DTCI: Early mentors influenced me as an attorney
How did I turn out like this? After practicing law for 32 years, I decided it was time to look back and examine the reasons that I behave certain ways.
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Lucas: Another year older and, hopefully, wiser
As they say, time flies when you are having fun. I’ve found that it also seems to stampede past when you are very busy. Both have been the case for the staff of the Indiana Lawyer. But time moves on, which is a good thing, and with this issue of the paper Indiana Lawyer turns another year older.
Technology Untangled: App lets you use iPad as an extra PC display
Today we will look at another way to deploy an extra display by using the portable device you likely carry with you everywhere: your iPad.
Dean’s Desk: Notre Dame Law in Chicago shows promise
Chicago is the No. 1 destination for Notre Dame Law School graduates, followed closely by Washington, D.C., New York City and Los Angeles, with Indianapolis rounding out the top five. But while many NDLS students plan to practice law in a major metropolitan area, until recently there were limited opportunities for them to explore and experience what it is actually like to practice law in a big city.
Maley: Updated series is valuable for practitioners
As the practice has moved from law-firm libraries to online research on laptops and iPads, there remains a place for comprehensive, in-depth and practical treatises and practice guides. Since 1998, Westlaw’s Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts has been just such a valuable resource.
Hammerle on … ‘Life of Pi’; ‘Silver Linings Playbook’
Bob Hammerle reviews two movies who recently won awards at the 2013 Oscars.
Sidebars: Unique Pure Eatery offers options for all types of diners
We give Pure Eatery 3.5 gavels!
Dean’s Desk: A new curriculum at Valparaiso Law School
Law schools have two natures. On the one hand, they are graduate academic programs, generally in universities. On the other hand, a law school is a path to a career. Through the educational program and other services, it develops professional skills in students and supports their entry into law or other professional practice.
Lucas: Had a tough day? Escape to the movies!
With this issue of IL, we begin presenting movie reviews by Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer Bob Hammerle. Bob is known to many lawyers and businesspeople for his passion about cinema and his colorful commentary about the latest shows to hit the theaters.
And the Winner is: Hammerle’s Preliminary 2013 Oscar Picks
Read attorney Bob Hammerle’s picks for this year’s Oscars.
Hammerle on … ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
Director Kathryn Bigelow’s excellent saga about the quest to kill Osama bin Laden tells a larger story. Can we honor the dead of 9/11 by copying the moral depravity of their killers?
Start Page: Master of your domain
You may ask: “What is a domain and why would I want one?” Let me assure you that you have one and you want to keep it.
LaBret: Demystifying online reputation defense
Jabez LaBret writes about how lawyers can control what shows up about them in online searches.
Indiana Judges Association: Judges are good government partners
Judge David Dreyer writes a letter to Gov. Mike Pence about how to make people more legally literate.
Steuerwald: Lawmakers rewriting Indiana’s outdated criminal code
Rewriting Indiana’s criminal code is an issue that my colleagues and I have spent years analyzing. The code has been enhanced in the past, but there has not been a significant overhaul since 1977.
Indiana Lawyer launches ‘Lawyers on the Move’ email
We’re excited about bringing readers another opportunity to learn about and maintain connections with lawyers around the state.
BGBC: Understand how the new tax law affects you
On Jan. 2, 2013, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. We’ve compiled some key takeaways from the Act so you have a better understanding of how it affects your clients and you
Federal Bar Update: Southern District of Indiana adopts rule amendments
The Southern District has amended several Local Rules. These were approved in late December and took effect Jan. 1.
Badger: Using arbitration clauses to reduce potential liability risk
In the first part of this column, I outlined the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration as an alternative to litigation in court and concluded that neither arbitration nor litigation is preferable in all situations. This second part provides more specific suggestions on when to use arbitration in certain high-risk, “bet-the-company” situations.
Technology Untangled: Add communication flexibility to tablets and smartphones
I was looking for ways to make Wi-Fi tablets more versatile as communication tools and found several interesting applications. Today we will look at apps to turn your Wi-Fi tablet, or iPod Touch, into a push-to-talk (PTT) walkie-talkie, a device for standard SMS texting, and even a free wireless telephone.