DTCI: Meet the 2019 Board of Directors
At the November annual meeting of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, the following officers and directors were elected. They assumed office January 1, 2019.
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DTCI: The art of witness deposition prep, according to Sun Tzu
“The Art of War,” a 2,000-year-old analysis of battle preparation and strategy, remains perhaps the most widely read book on strategy in the world. Sun Tzu’s theories have been successfully applied in business, politics and sports, and they are no less useful and effective in the “battlefield” of litigation.
DTCI: Congratulations to the 2019 board of directors
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2019 officers and directors at its Twenty-Fifth Annual Conference and Annual Meeting last month. The officers and directors will take office January 1, 2019.
DTCI Annual Meeting and Board of Directors meeting at University of Notre Dame, South Bend
Photos from the DTCI Annual Meeting and Board of Directors meeting at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend.
2018 DTCI Amicus Activity: Summary of key cases
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana has participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar. Although DTCI is unable to become involved in every case in which its participation is requested, the Amicus Committee and the Board of Directors carefully consider each request and welcome the chance to work with defense counsel across the state on important issues of Indiana law before Indiana’s appellate courts.
New DTCI president Mortimer hopes to encourage civility and professionalism, diversify membership
The qualities of skilled advocacy and civility attributed to Renee Mortimer’s success as a practicing lawyer, and because they are the right thing to do, she plans to bring them with her into the DTCI presidency. Here’s what she had to say in a recent Q&A with Indiana Lawyer.
DTCI: Awards to be given at annual meeting
Attorneys will receive the accolades of their colleagues at the DTCI Annual Meeting, November 15-16.
DTCI: Revisiting Medical Monitoring Class Actions
In recent years, federal and state courts have issued numerous decisions involving medical monitoring. The results of these decisions make a couple of things clear. The first is that the viability of medical monitoring claims continues to decrease, and the second is that both federal and state courts overwhelmingly deny certification in medical monitoring class actions.
DTCI: Do we have to pay a price to practice law and have it all?
Do we all feel like we are drowning? Probably not, or at least I hope not. Some days I definitely feel like I have it all together. But what can we all do to help each other — and not just defense attorneys, but all members of the Indiana bar — during those days and weeks when we are struggling?
DTCI: 25th Annual Conference & Meeting Agenda
Read what’s in store for this year’s annual meeting of Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, November 15-16 at The Morris Inn, Notre Dame.
DTCI: Handling Depositions Like A Pro
It’s no secret that depositions can make or break your defense. A discovery deposition is generally your one and only chance to learn what a witness knows and what they might say at trial. Failing to take advantage of this tool can lead to big consequences down the road, whether at trial or in a dispositive or other motion.
DTCI: Pro trip — head up north to avoid vacation deficit disorder
This year, the annual DTCI conference in South Bend will include a presentation on stress management. Those who find themselves with spare time in the northern part of Indiana should cross the state line into Michigan. I have heard numerous people say that the instant they enter Michigan on the Red Arrow Highway, they feel like they are on vacation.
DTCI: Medical Malpractice Vs. Ordinary Negligence
Indiana courts have developed a workable test, but one that makes it difficult in some instances to predict whether certain acts constitute ordinary negligence or medical malpractice.
DTCI: Key questions on enforceability of noncompete agreements
In addition to the standard family and criminal law questions, most attorneys have been approached by a friend or family member requesting advice on their noncompetition agreement and, more importantly, whether they really must comply with the terms of the agreement.
DTCI & ITLA Young Lawyers’ Punch Bowl Social
DTCI & ITLA Young Lawyers’ Punch Bowl Social was sponsored by Robson Forensics, August 2.
DTCI: Compare and Contrast — Indiana’s Corporations Statute and LLC Statute
There are important distinctions between LLCs and corporations that should be analyzed when deciding between the two forms. These distinctions include legislative policy considerations, business formalities, tax implications, litigation, creditor rights and others.
DTCI: Take your deposition preparation beyond the ancient commands
Deposition preparation should not be a reflex exercise. Simply relying on your tried-and-true deposition preparation outline with the long list of ancient commands (“Don’t guess!” “Don’t elaborate!” “Don’t volunteer!”) is wrong. All witnesses are not created equal, so your next deposition preparation session should not be the same as your last.
DTCI: Women in the Law Division Book Club
DTCI’s Women in the Law Division Executive Committee would like to invite you to our third Book Club!
DTCI: Award nominations invited
The Defense Trial Counsel’s Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 15 and 16 in South Bend at the University of Notre Dame. One of the highlights of the meeting will be the presentation of the “Defense Lawyer of the Year,” the “Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Trial Counsel” and the “Outstanding Young Lawyer” awards. The DTCI Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for this year’s awards.
DTCI: Author! Author!
The 2018 edition of the DTCI Indiana Civil Litigation Review is now in the planning stages. The board of editors invites ideas and authors for articles for Volume XV, deadline Sept. 1.