Lucas: IL puts the call out for leaders in the law
Lucas encourages nominations for an up-and-coming lawyer or distinguished barrister for Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in Law awards.
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Dean’s Desk: Indianapolis law school enters new era
Robert H. McKinney School of Law Dean Gary R. Roberts writes about the multi-million dollar gift the Indianapolis law school received in December 2011.
Start Page: Protecting those pesky passwords is necessary evil
Author Kim Brand says: you don’t like passwords or complicated password policies and you don’t think a secure password is worth the trouble.
Lucas: Trial reports give glimpse into litigation strategies
The Indiana Lawyer would like to revive the trial report section of the newspaper in 2012.
Judge in high-stakes suit praises lawyers
Indianapolis class-action attorney Irwin Levin just helped lead a legal team that is going to collect more than $6.7 million in fees in a high-profile Iowa lawsuit involving price fixing in the concrete industry.
Federal Bar Update: Removal and venue changes are on the horizon
With the recent passage of the Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2011, key statutory changes to removal and venue are on the horizon.
Book review: ‘Judge the Jury’ looks at juror handwriting
Trial consultant Rodney Nordstrom offers his thoughts on Alice Weiser’s book on using graphoanalysis to pick jurors.
Indiana Judges Association: Dealing with different takes on language
A trial judge’s job is often befuddling. We have to differentiate between peoples’ language, their values, even their competing views about what language means.
Lucas: Expanded coverage helps you stay informed
Editor Kelly Lucas discusses changes to the Indiana Lawyer daily.
Technology Untangled: Using smartphones to enhance shopping
With the holiday season in full swing, Stephen Bour looks at some smartphone applications that you may find helpful in your quest for the perfect gifts at the perfect price.
Column: Learning to be thankful can improve your life
Quality of Life columnist Jonna Kane MacDougall discusses how gratitude can improve a person's life.
Lucas: Maintaining your Thanksgiving state of mind
IL Editor Kelly Lucas writes about keeping a focus on issues of importance and that maintain sense of gratitude.
Column: Innovative trial techniques on a shoestring budget
Legal technology consultant Deanna Finney offers inexpensive trail and practice strategies that all lawyers can incorporate.
Federal Bar Update: Comments sought for changes to local rules
John Maley writes about changes coming to local rules in each District Court.
Lucas: State bar emphasizes attorney wellness in 2012
Editor Kelly Lucas writes about the Indiana State Bar Association’s emphasis on attorney fitness and wellness.
Morris: It’s election season – is anyone paying attention?
IBJ Media president Greg Morris writes about the importance of participating in civic life.
Column: ISBA Young Lawyers Section has busy year
Michael Jasaitis writes about the activities performed by the state bar’s Young Lawyers Section and the benefits of joining.
Column: Does your client’s business have a will?
Investment firm managing director Greg Maurer wants attorneys to ask their business clients “What happens to my business if I die tomorrow?”
Van Winkle: Should Indiana adopt Uniform Mediation Act?
John Van Winkle writes that the incorporation of all or parts of the Uniform Mediation Act into the Indiana ADR Rule 2 covering mediation would bring clarity to the scope and extent of confidentiality in mediation.
Sidebars: South of Chicago offers authentic ‘Region’ fare
We give South of Chicago 3.5 gavels!