Dollens: 2023 DTCI amicus activity
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar.
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DTCI: When attorney and soccer mom collide
In my defense, I never set out to become a soccer mom.
Summit looks to address rural needs, challenges: Legal, public health issues at forefront of Wabash conference
The 2023 Summit for Rural Justice and Public Health Professionals will feature 26 speakers, including Indiana Supreme Court Justice Christopher Goff, who serves as the chair of Indiana’s Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council.
DTCI Annual Conference Highlights
Join your DTCI Colleagues at the 30th Annual Conference Nov. 16 and 17 at the Indiana Memorial Union in Bloomington. The complete agenda will be circulated soon, but in the meantime, here are the preliminary topics and events.
DTCI: DRI Annual Meeting: San Antonio style
Everything is bigger in Texas, including this year’s DRI Annual Meeting!
DTCI: Pathways Pilot Project: What it could mean for litigators
The Civil Case Management Pathways Pilot Project took flight on June 1. The Indiana Supreme Court established seven courts that will assign new cases to “pathways”: streamlined, complex and general.
DTCI: Working with a professional coach has big career benefits
Working with a coach is an investment in your career. It is not cheap, and it can make you ask difficult questions about yourself. But it can also help you determine what you want out of your career and the steps you can take to get there.
Strenski: Don’t underestimate the power of human interactions in law
There is real business value in human interaction. The COVID pandemic put the brakes on human interaction. It affected all aspects of life, including the practice of law.
DTCI: Close the email: Focus on deep work
Rings, pings and vibrations draw our attention to communications and away from the task we are working on or the conversation we are holding.
Assise: Avoiding mistakes as a new attorney
Even the smallest issue when practicing law can lead to disaster for both attorneys and their clients.
DTCI: Legislature updates Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act
During the last legislative session, the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act received several updates, most of which have taken effect. This article highlights the changes made to the act and the date the amendments are effective.
Earnhart & Komrabai-Kanu: Laws give pregnant, breastfeeding workers more protections
President Joe Biden ended 2022 with a bang by signing two new pieces of legislation into law that will impact many employers and their pregnant and breastfeeding workers.
DTCI: Meet the 2023 DTCI Board of Directors
Meet the 2023 Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Board of Directors.
DTCI: Where have all the jury trials gone, and what will happen next?
The possible causes of the decline in civil jury trials is a discussion for another day. Let’s look at the statistics and the effects.
2023 DTCI officers, directors named at annual conference
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana named its 2023 officers and directors this month at its 29th Annual Conference and Annual Meeting. The officers and directors assume office Jan. 1.
Dollens: 2022 DTCI amicus activity in Indiana appellate courts
This year, the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana participated as amicus in a variety of issues of significant interest to the defense bar.
DTCI gives ‘outstanding’ lawyer awards for 2022
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana recently honored the Defense Lawyer of the Year, Diplomat of the Indiana Defense Trial Counsel and Outstanding Young Lawyer.
DTCI: Lawyers League softball: Fun, exercise and camaraderie
Once I entered law school, I began playing slow-pitch softball in the Indianapolis Lawyers League. Over the 30-plus years of involvement, it has been fun and has allowed this old man to keep active, stay young and enjoy fellowship.
DTCI: Challenges are opportunities to become better lawyers
The practice of law and the zealous representation of clients demand that we, at times, take unpopular positions and make difficult decisions. This can cause considerable angst and sleepless nights.
DTCI: 29th Annual Conference and Meeting of the Membership Nov. 17-18
A five-star lineup of speakers for this year’s Annual Conference has been assembled. We hope to see you there on Nov. 17 and 18.