Hammerle on … ‘Fruitvale Station’ and ‘The Conjuring’
In this issue, Robert Hammerle reviews "Fruitvale Station" and "The Conjuring."
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From Atlantic to Pacific, the golfing is terrific; McKinney student completes 96-day fundraising odyssey
Luke Bielawski, a student at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, has spent the better part of his summer teeing off from California to South Carolina as a fundraiser for Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis.
65 years in the law
World War II had just ended and the Baby Boom generation was making its debut when Philip “Skip” Kappes graduated from the University of Michigan Law School. It was 1948 and, for those who were not alive or just too young to remember that time, the following are a few facts that might help you gain perspective on the differences in American society between then and now.
Indiana law firms named among best for women
Three law firms based in Indiana or with offices in the state are among the 50 Best Law Firms for Women in the annual list compiled by Working Mother and consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC.
McKinney student to take final tee shot to end 2,900-mile journey
After 96 days of whacking a golf ball, Luke Bielawski will hit a final shot into the Atlantic Ocean Saturday.
Indiana Tech Law School shows new building to community
Indiana Tech Law School recently held a series of open houses to give professors, lawyers and community members a peek inside its new building.
Hammerle On: Hammerle pays tribute to colleague’s spirit and humor
In this issue, Robert Hammerle reviews “The Way Way Back” and also remembers C. Joseph Russell, an Indianapolis attorney who died July 17.
Lawyers talk about considerations in leaving firms, opening new practices
Several attorneys recently have departed established firms to form their own practices, leveraging their legal talents, goodwill and loyal clientele to satisfy entrepreneurial longings.
Lilly, Simon lawyers make best-paid general counsel list
Attorneys for two Indianapolis-based Fortune 500 companies are among the 50 best-paid general counsel, according to a list published Monday by Corporate Counsel Magazine.
Groups partner to offer legal services to homeless veterans
Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana Inc. and Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic recently signed an agreement for a clinic attorney to work with veterans.
Legal services provider partners with nonprofit to help homeless veterans
A partnership between two Indianapolis nonprofits will provide for the first time ongoing legal services to homeless veterans working to become self-sufficient.
Hammerle on … ‘The East,’ ‘The Purge’
Bob Hammerle recommends you see “The East” to find out how domestic terrorists can be the good guys.
ACLU of Indiana celebrates 60 years of guarding founding principles
The organization was embroiled in controversy at its founding and continues to draw a leery, sometimes angry, response from the public. However, the group maintains that it fights solely for the rights provided in the U.S. and Indiana constitutions.
Fireworks lawyers help clients with flying colors
Muncie attorney John H. Brooke has a flair for providing hands-on help to his clients in the fireworks business. Say someone’s unavailable at the last minute to fire off a town’s Fourth of July display. Brooke can handle that.
Butler to host panel on Shuai murder, attempted feticide case
A panel of legal and medical experts will discuss the murder and attempted feticide case against Bei Bei Shuai, whose prosecution in Indianapolis has made international headlines. The event will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Butler University.
More 2012 law grads find jobs, but overall employment rate dips
The overall employment rate for 2012 law school graduates is at the lowest its been in nearly 20 years, according to data released by NALP Thursday.
Hammerle on … ‘Frances Ha,’ ‘Fast & Furious 6’
Hammerle’s take on “Frances Ha”: This is a movie that every woman should see who remembers the thrill and torment of being 27.
Former U.S. attorney, Superior judge dies
Retired Judge Alfred W. Moellering of Fort Wayne died Sunday at the age of 86. He was a longtime Superior Court judge in Allen County.
Evansville attorney recognized for service
Scott Wylie was turned down for the first job he applied for in legal services. Now, he’s being honored as pro bono professional of the year.
History-loving attorneys tell the stories of people, places past
After a day of serving clients, these lawyers scroll through microfilm at the local library or go online researching people and places. They then become storytellers who weave together the nuggets of information and tidbits of clues about an individual or incident.