Hammerle On… ‘Captain America: Civil War’, ‘Sing Street’
The latest Marvel superhero film ‘Captain America: Civil War’ leaves Hammerle singing, ‘I Hate Myself for Loving You.’
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Biederman and Burke: Quality ESI governance good strategy
Good information governance entails creating processes by which companies can reduce the amount of unnecessary data they keep while using the remainder more efficiently. It consists of a set of interwoven policies carefully designed to help companies defensibly and responsibly reduce the amount of their useless data while being mindful of their regulatory and business requirements to keep data for specified periods of time.
Indiana Judges Association: Are we heading toward a ‘gig’ legal profession?
Changes in the legal landscape are of course parallel to what is happening everywhere. Lawyers used to function and prosper well during any economic or social circumstances. Law firms seemed to be immune to barriers and uncertainties facing other business entities. But today, as Jerry Garcia once wrote, “if the thunder don’t get ya, the lightnin’ will.”
Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about being your client’s board member
There is nothing unethical about being your client’s board member, but there are common ethical issues that arise in that relationship. Here are three things to know about the ethics of being your client’s board member.
Start Page: Give yourself a fresh perspective on Outlook
A few suggestions on modifying Outlook can help you get more out of the email system by better organizing to boost efficiency and productivity.
Dean’s Desk: Anatomy of a decision to start a tax clinic
Notre Dame Law students will soon have the opportunity to learn tax law by practicing it under the close supervision of full-time expert faculty. It is an exciting development for all of us at the law school. Moreover, at a time of straitened budgets, we have secured financing from the IRS for the clinic, a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Hammerle on … ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Elvis & Nixon’
Bob Hammerle says “Elvis & Nixon” is a hidden cinematic gem.
Jones: Examining the evolution of hospitals’ vicarious liability
The evolution of legal precedent regarding vicarious liability claims has left hospitals shifting in their seats.
Neutral Corner: Recent appellate case raises mediation issues
The recent Indiana Court of Appeals decision Jonas v. State Farm Life Ins. Co., ____N.E. 3d ______, 2016 WL 1248589 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016) highlights several issues concerning mediation and settlement in both state and federal courts.
Dean’s Desk: New faculty continue legacy of legal scholarship
Inspired and challenged by the school's awesome legacy, IU Maurer has been fortunate to recruit some of the most promising rising stars in legal education today, all of whom are classroom standouts as well.
Keyes: An alternative alternative dispute resolution process
The components of structured negotiation are not new; people resolve problems every day without resorting to litigation. But now the process has been better defined, refined and expanded.
Living Fit: Could you be diabetic and not know it?
Type 2 diabetes cases have quadrupled in the past three decades, largely (pun intended) due to our lifestyle choices.
Making Rain: Allocating resources to keep your clients
Recent studies indicate that firms that increase client retention by just 5 percent grow revenues by 25 percent. Who wouldn’t vote for 25 percent more revenue?
Nguyen: Is Circuit jurisdictional battle judicial wisdom or patent envy?
Having legitimate grounds to hear cases involving patent issues comes with a responsibility that regional circuits must address.
Davee: Initial trademark considerations when advising clients
When helping the client form their business, there are several items that should be discussed early on, particularly if the client has any desire to pursue federal trademark registration.
Hammerle on … ‘City of Gold,’ ‘Hardcore Henry,’ ‘I Saw the Light,’ ‘Midnight Special’
Bob Hammerle says you might consider looking up these movies for home viewing.
Hammerle On …
Take Bob Hammerle’s advice on the latest superhero blockbuster: Forget the hokey script and see “Batman v Superman” at an IMAX theater.
Hammerle On … ‘Eddie the Eagle,’ ‘Zootopia’
Bob Hammerle wonders why the American public seems to reject inspiring films. Does everything have to be a cross between “Star Wars,” “The Avengers” and “Jurassic Park”?
Plugged In: 3 easy ways to add value to PDF documents
With a rise in the number of mobile-friendly offices, voluminous PDF files have quickly become the norm in today’s society. PDFs have retained popularity with their innate ability to easily share across operating systems, protect content and ensure formatting remains intact across platforms.
DTCI: Senate obstruction on appointments harms entire judiciary
Since the Republicans took control of the Senate after the 2014 elections, the Obama administration has made only one judicial appointment as Republican senators have refused to sign off ahead of time on nominees for judgeships in their states. This is in stark contrast to President Obama’s predecessors since Ronald Reagan who also faced a Senate controlled by the opposing party, yet appointed between 10-18 appellate judges in their last two years in office.