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Murtaugh: Big law mental health media coverage soars in 2019
Within legal media, mental health made the jump from invisible to mainstream this year. There is now compelling evidence that it is OK for attorneys to talk about their mental health struggles publicly or disclose them to their employers.
Maley: Contempt order shows electronic case filing e-notice risks
For years now, all federal courts have been using ECF electronic filing along with electronic service of filings and court orders. This system offers great convenience and efficiencies, but in today’s litigation practices, with the seemingly nonstop, never-ending inflow of email, the risks of missing a court order are increased. This proved painful in a recent 7th Circuit decision.
Soshnick: Debunking fiction? Tax affecting S corporation valuations in divorce cases
A recent case from a United States district court has garnered much notoriety and created major waves that may revive the important conceptual topic and signify broader acceptance of S corporation tax affecting in business valuations.
Trimble: What does ‘professional generosity’ mean to you?
Earlier this summer, my friend Dan Kohane of Hurwitz & Fine in Buffalo, New York, embarked on a series of essays for young lawyers on how to market themselves and how to build a practice. In his final chapters Dan introduced the subject of “professional generosity.”
Hammerle on … “Spider-Man: Far from Home” and a trip to Iceland
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle is again ensnared in “Spider-Man’s” web, but those big-screen thrills are no match for the real-life majesty of Iceland.
Makris & Zoeller: How relocation statute changes affect child custody orders
When a parent with a child custody order plans to move, Indiana Code 31-17-2.2 sets out the requirements that they must follow in order to provide the nonrelocating parent with notice of their intended relocation. Amendments to the relocation statute that took effect on July 1 bring changes to filing deadlines, notice procedure, and to whom the law applies.
Kiefer & Gaerte: Defending addicted doctors has hidden consequences
The opioid crisis plaguing the U.S. affects people in all walks of life, including doctors. A significant number of physicians suffer from chronic pain and use opioids to cope and to allow them to continue to practice medicine. Lawyers representing these doctors must be aware of the myriad ramifications and consequences of addiction for licensed physicians.
Eckerle & Long: Telemedicine tips for Indiana care providers and counsel
Although the practice of telemedicine has existed for many years, the statutory and regulatory requirements, technology, and best practices are constantly evolving. Attorneys advising health care providers on telemedicine matters should be aware of several key factors in that evolutionary process.
DTCI: Settling a lawsuit over the policyholder’s objection
In many instances, a policy-limits demand results in a discussion between defense counsel and the policyholder about the policyholder’s desire to settle the lawsuit to avoid the risk of personal exposure and/or to avoid the emotional stress of litigation. But what if the policyholder does not want to settle the lawsuit? What if the policyholder wants her day in court? What if the policyholder is willing to risk personal exposure? What should defense counsel and the insurance company do if they believe the case should be settled?
Bell: Guantanamo, Rick Kammen, a job hunt and judicial ethics
Forgive me, but I have grown a little obsessed with what is going on in Guantanamo. Specifically, I have been following the Abd al-Rahim Hussein Muhammed al-Nashiri case from afar. I’m interested in the al-Nashiri case mainly because Hoosier attorney Rick Kammen represented al-Nashiri.
Wood: Papers chased — law students’ plight and how JLAP can help
During my initial campus visits to Indiana law schools, I encountered several students who manifested the stressors of their academic environment in a number of ways. Some had turned to alcohol and other drugs, sometimes resulting in serious consequences such as DUI arrests and academic probation. Others demonstrated noticeable signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.
Hopper: Challenges in helping sole law firm owners’ succession plans
Over the past few months I have been helping three sole owners of law practices develop succession plans. They have presented some unique challenges as I help them.
Hammerle on… “Toy Story 4,” “Yesterday”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says the summer blockbuster “Toy Story 4” is an immediate Oscar front-runner, and “Yesterday” is a magical mystery tour that wonderfully manages to imagine life without the Beatles.
Dreyer: Should judges help litigants who don’t have lawyers?
In 2017, the Legal Services Corporation found 86 percent of civil legal problems of low-income Americans receive no or inadequate help. So what, if anything, should judges do when faced with people in court day after day without lawyers?
Stafford: New laws, plus what Indiana lawmakers didn’t do this year
Indiana Lawyer this edition presents our annual look back at what the General Assembly did this year. But our Legislature was also noteworthy for the many important things it failed to even discuss.
Letter to editor: Justice center comments beg response
Given the quote of Andy Mallon in the May 29-June 11, 2019, Indiana Lawyer addressing the contamination that has soaked the property of the proposed Marion County courthouse/jail project, a response is required.
Hammerle on… “Late Night,” “Dark Phoenix” and “The Dead Don’t Die”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says “Late Night” has Oscar potential, “Dark Phoenix” is tiresome, and “The Dead Don’t Die” is entertaining, if underplayed.
Start Page: Living the iPad lifestyle — Trade in legal pad, pen
Recent iPad software developments represent an opportunity for doing “real” work on the iPad, making it an integral part of a lawyer’s workflow.
Hammerle on… “Aladdin” and “Rocketman”
A remake of a Disney classic and a biopic on a classic rock star are both crowd-pleasers, movie reviewer Robert Hammerle reports.