COA considers new allegations in medical malpractice cases
Can parties present evidence or theories at trial that were not presented to the medical review panel?
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Meet the 2017 DTCI 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 on Jan. 1, 2017.
DTCI: 2017 Board of Directors named at 23rd annual conference
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2017 officers and directors at its 23rd annual conference and meeting last month.
2016 Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana amicus report
Kite By Donald B. Kite Sr. In 2016, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana’s Amicus Committee participated in a number of interesting appeals. The cases DTCI became involved in this year, as in past years, pertain to a variety of issues that are of significant interest to the defense bar. While DTCI does not become […]
2017 DTCI president focused on celebrating 50th anniversary
The Evansville attorney wants to look at the history of organization and engage members in service projects in 2017.
DTCI: Indiana Civil Litigation Review
The DTCI’s flagship publication, the Indiana Civil Litigation Review, is now in production.
DTCI Nominations for Board of Directors
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana will elect its 2017 officers and directors at its 23rd Annual Conference and Meeting in Fort Wayne Nov. 17-18. They will take office Jan. 1, 2017.
DTCI: Patchett v. Lee: The end of the fight over the admissibility of medical write-offs?
The Indiana Supreme Court reinforced its position that Indiana applies the “middle ground” approach in determining the reasonableness of medical services. It has affirmed this approach with respect to medical bills that are paid by private health insurance companies and government entities.
DTCI: Calling corporate counsel! Join your defense colleagues
While the roles of defense trial counsel (particularly “outside” counsel or panel counsel in the law firm setting) and corporate and in-house counsel are often different, we have much in common.
DTCI: Some lessons learned while on the DTCI board
Since I am soon leaving the DTCI board of directors and moving on to the ISBA Board of Governors, I thought that I would share a few lessons that I have learned over the years, both on the board and off, as my last director’s column.
DTCI: North Central Region Trial Academy
Need to enhance your skills as a litigator? Searching for a good trial advocacy seminar? If so, be sure to register today for the 2016 North Central Region Trial Academy!
DTCI: Business associate classification and HIPAA liability for lawyers
Jarrod Malone writes about the impact of the business associate classification on lawyers and law firms.
DTCI: The need for federal anti-SLAPP legislation is great
Whether it is The Speak Free Act or some other federal legislation, there appears to be a growing consensus that a federal uniform anti-SLAPP statute will eventually be enacted.
DTCI: Young Lawyer Mixers—a Hit!
DTCI Young Lawyer regional mixers were enthusiastically received in Merrillville and Evansville in July.
DTCI: Awards Nominations Invited
The Defense Trial Counsel’s Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 17-18 in Fort Wayne. One of the highlights of the meeting is the presentation of the “Defense Lawyer of the Year,” the “Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Trial Counsel,” and the “Outstanding Young Lawyer” awards.
DTCI: Indiana’s Uniform Security Act: An introduction
This article will give the reader some insight as to when the Indiana Uniform Security Act may come into play. This article is not meant to cover all IUSA’s applications, defenses or interplay with federal law.
DTCI: Want to stop the lawyer jokes? Change the perception
It troubles me when our profession is reduced to jokes. If the public perception of lawyers perpetuates the jokes and negative portrayals, and if those jokes and portrayals bother us, what can we do to change the public perception?
DTCI: Of stare decisis, dissents, and asbestos litigation
This article examines the role stare decisis played in deciding personal injury cases stemming from asbestos.