Letters to a New Lawyer: Laying the groundwork for private practice
Attorney Donald Doxsee offers advice on opening a private practice.
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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.
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.
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.