Morris: It’s election season – is anyone paying attention?
IBJ Media president Greg Morris writes about the importance of participating in civic life.
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Column: ISBA Young Lawyers Section has busy year
Michael Jasaitis writes about the activities performed by the state bar’s Young Lawyers Section and the benefits of joining.
Column: Does your client’s business have a will?
Investment firm managing director Greg Maurer wants attorneys to ask their business clients “What happens to my business if I die tomorrow?”
Van Winkle: Should Indiana adopt Uniform Mediation Act?
John Van Winkle writes that the incorporation of all or parts of the Uniform Mediation Act into the Indiana ADR Rule 2 covering mediation would bring clarity to the scope and extent of confidentiality in mediation.
Sidebars: South of Chicago offers authentic ‘Region’ fare
We give South of Chicago 3.5 gavels!
Lucas: The pace of news, like life, changes fast
The wave of technology that has swept the late 20th and early 21st centuries is taking us all for an interesting ride.
Technology Untangled: Cloud computing – a glimpse from the cloud
Just what exactly is the cloud?
TV drug court raises ethical concerns
Reporter Jenny Montgomery writes about a new TV drug court.
Robel: Preparing for seamlessly global profession
What does the future hold for the law students who began their studies a few weeks ago in Bloomington and across the United States?
Fehribach: What Labor Day means for people with disabilities
Earlier this month, the National Organization on Disability recognized nine U.S. companies for their work in hiring and engaging people with disabilities.
Baeverstad: Does M.D. allow expert to rely on junk science?
A patient comes to the hospital and receives twice the amount of thrombolytics ordered by the cardiologist. The thrombolytics have a risk of causing hemorrhagic stroke. Two days later, the patient strokes and dies. The treating cardiologist is of the opinion that the stroke was caused by the excessive dose given to the patient. Does this seem like a “no brainer” on causation?
Sidebars: Black Market is a must-visit Mass. Ave. destination
We give Black Market 4 gavels!
Indiana Judges Association:The Thinker 2.0
Have you been thinking lately? Judges and lawyers make a profession of “thinking,” of analyzing, balancing, applying, and just plain old wondering. But do we think like we used to?
Column: ‘Catch the rat’ by using forensic accounting
Has your client experienced theft or maybe suffered from financial losses due to fraud? In hindsight did they wonder how the fraud was not discovered sooner? Help your client “catch the rat” by understanding how to better detect fraud and identify red flags that may indicate “a rat” is on the loose.
Column: Discussion on salable goodwill continues
On July 29, 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision that upheld the inclusion of salable professional (personal) goodwill in a marital estate in Wisconsin.
Terms of Art: From death row to SoHo
Attorney Wandini Riggins writes about lawyer Rhonda Long-Sharp, who has a gallery in Indianapolis and plans to open others in Detroit and New York.
Federal Bar Update: Comments accepted on Rule 45 amendments
John Maley discusses proposed rule amendments and a study on 12(b)(6) motions.
Technology Untangled: Blu-ray players also stream Internet video
Stephen Bour takes a look into a HD Blu-ray disc player to expand his viewing options.
IL Editorial: The cynic asks: yVote! or why vote?
Marion County Clerk Beth White has started her yVote! program, which we believe to be a wonderful undertaking. She travels to any Marion County high school that will have her in to teach civics.