Abrams: Professionalism and Civility
This past week made two marks on my personal challenge to promote and encourage professionalism and civility.
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IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Introduces Legacy Fund
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) is pleased to announce the formation of its new Legacy Fund, a planned giving initiative that ensures that the mission of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation – to advance justice and lead positive change in Indianapolis through philanthropy, education and service – will continue to positively impact our community and our profession for generations to follow.
Making Rain: I’m pretty sure my clients love me
Most small to mid-sized companies use on average three to five law firms. Larger companies use even more. So, each and every day you are being compared to your competitors. Knowing how you compare to them in terms of your service and client satisfaction is good to know. You can get this information in a variety of ways and use it to bring in even more business from the client.
Hammerle on … ‘The Skeleton Twins,’ ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them’
Bob Hammerle says “The Skeleton Twins,” which stars two people know for their comedy work, derives its strength not from comedy but the emotional connection of disturbed twins.
Smith: What to do when the EPA sends an Information Request
Even the best companies occasionally attract the attention of regulators. Recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will be focusing on addressing noncompliance issues and vigorous enforcement. EPA commonly investigates compliance and potential enforcement with an “Information Request.”
On The Move – 10/8/14
Read who’s joined an Indiana firm, been appointed to a board or received an award.
INBOX: Keep Marion County Small Claims out of Superior Court
A reader believes the rational solution to issues in Marion County Small Claims Courts is to keep the system as it is and not move it to Marion Superior Court.
DTCI: Bad faith when there was no coverage?
An insurer denies a claim and the court agrees there is no coverage under the policy. Case closed. Or is it?
Indiana Judges Association: Judges struggle with ‘rule of law’ questions daily
As judges, we struggle with “rule of law” questions every day. The gray areas between a fact and a supposition dog our paths. The tension between the letter of the law and the conscience of the community complicate our considerations. In some cases, the rule of law just seems to be unjust. But overall, the true meaning of “rule of law” should not be a barrier.
DTCI: Sign up now for the 21st Annual Conference and Meeting
Join us on Nov. 20 & 21 at the French Lick Resort for a jam-packed schedule.
DTCI: North Central Region Trial Workshop Academy
View a photo from the recent North Central Region Trial Academy Workshop Academy.
Small firms rise to top of ISBA leadership
Jeff Hawkins is like most Indiana lawyers – he works in a small practice. Hawkins, incoming president of the Indiana State Bar Association, will be the first of three consecutive leaders hailing from solo or small law firms.
Maximizing paralegal roles to get money’s worth
An Indiana State Bar Association panel examines ways firms can delegate work to paralegals to increase efficiency and profitability.
Technology Untangled: Document scanning in the palm of your hand
Today we will look at an application that allows your smartphone to function as a surprisingly capable portable document scanner, capturing images of higher quality and much greater utility than a typical .JPG photo capture.
Officer’s meth-exposure claims untangled by appeals court
The Indiana Court of Appeals rules an injured city policeman must exhaust workers’ comp remedies before turning to the injured-on-duty statute.
Deans ready to comply with revised legal education standards
The American Bar Association now requires more hands-on learning and student assessments throughout the course.
SCOTUS denial of marriage lawsuits creates historic day
The decision by the Supreme Court of the United States not to hear any of the same-sex marriage cases before it was unexpected but very welcomed by the same-sex couples and their attorneys who challenged Indiana’s marriage ban.
NDLS professor: Stop ISIS by choking funding
The battle against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is often discussed in terms of bombs and boots on the ground. However, an expert in terrorist financing at the Notre Dame Law School says destroying the Islamic State group, also referred to as ISIS, must include going after the money.
Getting down to business
Whether they juggle being a lawyer with being an entrepreneur or they change careers and become full-time business owners, many say their legal training continues to help them. They have the ability not only to understand the legal aspects of operating a business but also to organize and manage the enterprise itself.
