Letters to a New Lawyer: Building blocks for a successful legal career
After practicing law for nearly four decades, it is a joy to share some thoughts with new lawyers who are beginning their practice.
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Sidebars: Court House Grounds serves up ‘comfort’ food
Authors give Danville restaurant three gavels.
Editorial: All who serve as judges should be lawyers
Judges Mark Stoner and Terry Shewmaker explain why a proposed bill would protect Hoosiers’ rights by making sure that law-trained judges preside over all cases in Indiana.
Indiana Judges Association: Incivility Anonymous – help is available
Judge David Dreyer discusses being an uncivil-holic.
Editorial: Home is where the heart is for Mr. Copsey
We often think of law enforcement officers and firefighters as first-responder types who venture into situations where others are reluctant to go. We’d like to expand the definition of first responder a bit, and bring your attention to an Indianapolis lawyer who after retiring from his day job years ago decided he wasn’t quite done practicing law.
Technology Untangled: Dropbox offers simple file storage and sharing
If you find that you are often having to e-mail files to yourself or are constantly transferring files via USB drive, then Dropbox online file storage and syncing may be for you.
Federal Bar Update: Southern District amends civil and criminal rules
Effective Jan. 1, the Southern District of Indiana amended three local rules affecting civil practice, plus Local Criminal Rule 13.1 affecting criminal practice and sentencing (see the court’s website for the text of all rule changes).
Letters to a New Lawyer: Laying the groundwork for private practice
Attorney Donald Doxsee offers advice on opening a private practice.
Sidebars: Detour off U.S. 31 to Big Mike’s Cafe
Nestled in a bland little strip mall just north of 96th Street on College Avenue, Big Mike’s Café is worth the small detour it takes to get there.
Editorial: Subpoenas for advocates raise concerns
In our culture, someone accused of a crime gets a vigorous defense to make certain all of the accused person’s constitutional rights are protected. This is as it should be. Those faced with the loss of their liberty or life deserve no less than the best defense that can be put forth.
Federal Bar Update: Dec. 1 rule changes now in effect
As previewed in prior columns, effective Dec. 1 various amendments took effect to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (as well as appellate, criminal, and evidence rules).
Techology Untangled: The Android alternative to the iPhone
Today’s review will discuss the latest Droid phones by Motorola and their Android software.
In-box: Marion County slating system works well
A reader writes a letter in support of Marion County’s hybrid method of selecting trial judges.
Indiana Judges Association: Protect ‘We (All) the People’
Judge David Dreyer writes about judges doing their jobs on controversial topics.
Editorial: Election Day 2010 provides cause for concern
Here’s to hoping reason and sanity will prevail, but we’re not holding our breath.
DTCI: Medical Negligence vs. Premises Liability
When a patient is harmed during a medical procedure, a patient may elect to file a medical negligence claim against his physician and the health care facility in which the procedure occurred. However, when a patient is harmed during a hospitalization, should the claim still be pursued as one of medical negligence or is it more appropriately a premises liability claim?
Sidebars: Gamba Ristorante consistently top notch
Attorneys give Merrillville’s Gamba Ristorante four gavels.
Viewpoint: I hope you read this
An anonymous young lawyer in Indianapolis discusses her anxiety issues and the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
Federal Bar Update: Federal rule changes take effect Dec. 1
Significant rule changes are occurring to various district rules and local rules next month.