Editorial: Human trafficking is local issue
It’s a silent and devastating problem going on right under our noses, and it’s going to take courage and a willingness to ask invasive and uncomfortable questions to stop it.
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Letters to a new lawyer: Some general advice
Donald D. Doxsee gives advice in the first letter in an occasional series.
DTCI: Take time to smell flowers along the way
When the name Rabb Emison comes to my mind, I immediately think of the word “great.”
Sidebars: Landmark serves up more than history
Lukemeyer and Vaiana visit Zaharakos in Columbus, Ind.
Editorial: Ted Boehm not headed toward retirement
This was one retirement ceremony we were not looking forward to attending, fearing that the gentleman stepping away from the bench would slip away from public life and live quietly with his family, indulging his interests outside the law, while working as a mediator at Van Winkle Baten Rimstidt and senior judging for the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Technology Untangled: Overcome odd twists to solve tech issues
Let’s review some technical problems and solutions that have come across my desk in the past few months. It seems like even the apparently straightforward issues often take an odd twist
DTCI: Existing duty is prerequisite of negligence
To prevail on a claim of negligence, a plaintiff must show that a duty exists, that the duty was breached, and that damages resulted from that breach. It goes without saying that there can be no negligence or liability where there is no duty.
Federal Bar Update: Client representative at settlement conferences
In the Southern District of Indiana, settlement conferences are routinely held in most civil cases before the assigned magistrate judge.
Editorial: New justice brings much to appreciate
The state still needs to address the elephant in the room.
Quality of Life: Making significant life changes with purpose
If you have ever considered making a major life change, you know that it isn’t easy.
In-box: IBA’s move is a step in the right direction
Read a letter to the editor from the Indianapolis Bar Association president about the recently formed PAC for judicial campaign contributions.
Opinions Sept. 1, 2010
Indiana Supreme Court
Suzanne Eads and James Atterhold, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Insurance v. Community Hospital
No. 45S03-1001-CV-33
Civil. Rules general negligence claims filed with the Indiana Department of Insurance can continue an action already filed in state court relating to medical malpractice issues.
DTCI: Hands-free cell calls while driving are not safer
It is hoped that you had the opportunity to read an article written by my friend, Dave Temple, regarding the dangers of using your cell phone or PDA while driving, which was published in the March 17-30, 2010, edition of the Indiana Lawyer.
Indiana Judges Association: Plain English? Revisions plain common sense
“The Indiana Model Civil Jury Instructions, written in plain English, are now available. … The new instructions
were prepared by the Civil Instructions Committee of the Indiana Judges Association.”
Editorial: Preservation of judicial impartiality a win
Here at the newspaper, we don’t like to see anything put the brakes on the sharing of opinions.
Sidebars: Lunch at Pioneer Village most fulfilling, leisurely
Remember folks, the premise behind this article is not merely to make eatery suggestions, it is also to encourage a bit of
leisure over the lunch hour with your colleague, mentor/mentee, opposing counsel, or a friend.
Editorial: Nature of work requires adequate safety plan
A few days after then-U.S. District Court Judge David Hamilton ruled in late 2005 in Anthony Hinrichs, et al. v. Brian Bosma, et al., that sectarian prayer could not be used to open legislative sessions, we received a phone call from someone who wanted the judge’s e-mail address and contact information. We declined to give that information.
Federal Bar Update: More federal rule changes on horizon
For 2010, the Supreme Court approved a package of amendments in late April that will amend several appellate rules, bankruptcy rules, criminal rules, civil rules, and an evidence rule.
DTCI: Anchors away! Navigate to the DRI annual meeting
Have you ever considered what it would be like to stand aboard an aircraft carrier? Have you ever wanted to meet and learn
from a Navy Seal who survived on his own behind enemy lines in Afghanistan?