While I am sure this writing could be deemed just another one that promotes civility, and while I am sure that there is a long list of ethical rules that promote that, too, I cite none here. I simply say this: Stop the (to use a football phrase) “unnecessary roughness.” I am hereby throwing a “flag on the play.”
Elliott Pinkie and Bill Kanasky write about persuasion through the use of primary and recency effects.
The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association joined with the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana to promote courtesy among adversaries. The two held a seminar on civility at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Lawyers representing plaintiffs and defendants in civil tort actions will eventually be challenged with protecting their client’s alcohol and drug treatment records from disclosure.
In its recent opinion in the case of Hunt Construction Group, Inc. v. Garrett, No. 49S02-1106-CT-365 (Ind. 2012), the Indiana Supreme Court provided some needed clarity concerning liability of construction managers for injuries suffered by employees of contractors on a construction site.
Robert Thornburg writes about civility among the legal profession.
Kori McOmber writes about the various apps one can use on the iPad to help with practicing law.
A procedural or substantive concern in a strict liability action?
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association have joined to present a seminar on civility at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on May 24 titled “Two Parties…One Oath – A Conversation on Civility.”
Certainly, a deposition can be a powerful tool. But what if the completed deposition transcript is delivered to the examining attorney along with an errata sheet that substantively alters material deposition responses?
The Trial Academy is the only trial technique seminar in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin specifically designed for the defense lawyer.
Nondisabled employees bringing claims following law changes in 2008.
With more demands on my time, I find myself less involved in the state, local, and firm activities and social events. Apparently, I am not alone.
Health care provider apologies in the face of adverse patient outcomes can have profound effects in the defense of subsequent patient litigation.
The DTCI’s flagship publication, the Indiana Civil Litigation Review, will be distributed soon.
Read about the 2012 Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana board of directors.
The DTCI held its annual conference Nov. 17-18 at French Lick Resort. View photos from the event.
Cases include wrongful death attorney fees and spoliation.