DTCI: What does the Swift-Kelce relationship have to do with the law?
Unless you have been living under a rock, everyone has heard about “Traylor,” “Tayvis” or “Swelce” — the nicknames given to the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship.
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Maley: New federal rule changes effective Dec. 1
Effective Dec. 1, various amendments took effect to several rules in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence.
IndyBar has the Largest Catalog of Online, Indiana-Specific, One-Hour CLE Programming to Efficiently Get You those Year-End Credits!
IndyBar stands ready to serve the needs of members who prefer virtual viewing with the largest collection of Indiana-specific on-demand seminars, all taught by local attorneys and competitively priced at $55.50 per credit hour ($110.50 for nonmembers).
IndyBar: Practice Toolkit: Sales Motion: Charging for Initial Consultations Is Easier Than Ever Before
If you’re charging for initial consultations, as many law firms do, and there are still multiple steps (including manual steps) involved in that process, you can potentially tighten things up significantly.
Marquez: ‘NameDropping’ may get you the connection you’re seeking
Essentially, NameDrop allows two iPhone users to exchange one or both party’s contact information electronically by simply bringing the phones together and tapping “Share” or “Receive Only.”
Moreillon and Steele: Complex estate planning: Managing the intangibles
Estate planning seeks to provide for family members, protect assets, avoid probate, minimize tax consequences and reduce legal headaches. The same is typically true for intellectual property estate planning, but with a couple of pitfalls.
Dickerson: Artificial intelligence and the legal academy
The use of artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in the legal industry, but what are law schools doing to train future practitioners?
Darnell and Harrell: Promoting social connection at work: What employers can do
Many employers have had success with retaining employees by focusing on supporting employee well-being.
Covington: A gift from us to you: The newest IL newsletter
On Dec. 14, Indiana Lawyer will release its first ever M&A Monthly e-newsletter.
Emanuele: AI has escaped the laboratory and IP law must adapt
Clearly, there are a number of important unanswered questions regarding the interaction of AI and IP.
Retzner: Avoid leaving an inheritance to someone you’ve never met
Over their lifetimes and at death, parents make gifts to children under the assumption that those gifts will be the property of that child for life, no matter what.
Mueller: A case study: Postnuptial agreements in estate planning
I think I’ll title this agreement something to the effect of “(Definitely-Not-A-Postnuptial) Agreement Waiving Statutory Rights in Spouse’s Estate.”
IndyBar E-Discovery Day Successfully Celebrates Law and Technology
In case you missed the Instagram Reels promo video, IndyBar’s E-Discovery, Information Governance, and Cybersecurity Section hosted its annual E-Discovery Day CLE on Nov. 16.
Trimble: Understanding the difference between ‘have to’ and ‘get to’
At a recent bar association meeting in Philadelphia, a very wise bar leader asked his audience, “How many of you understand the difference between ‘have to’ and ‘get to’?” None of us raised our hands.
IndyBar’s 50 Year Honorees
Each year the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Annual Recognition Breakfast is capped off by the celebration of those members of the association celebrating their 50th anniversary in the practice of law.
Hammerle on… “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and commentary on a trip to the Galapagos
Indianapolis criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle gives us his take on “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” plus commentary on his recent trip to the Galapagos Islands.
IndyBar: Buy a Gift that Gives Back with IndyBar’s Giving Nov. 21-27
The IndyBar Foundation has created a stress-free way for you to generously support your community while simultaneously planning your next vacation
OP-ED: Kinship care: Why is it so hard for relatives to care for children in Indiana?
It’s time we put our money where our mouth is and properly support kinship caregivers.