Hammerle On … “The Miseducation of Cameron Post,” “The Meg”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle says “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” resonates with matters in the local news, while “The Meg” is about what to expect from a shark-attack film.
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DTCI: Key questions on enforceability of noncompete agreements
In addition to the standard family and criminal law questions, most attorneys have been approached by a friend or family member requesting advice on their noncompetition agreement and, more importantly, whether they really must comply with the terms of the agreement.
Hammerle on… “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Alpha”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle falls in love with the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” and has a soft spot for the dog-loving film “Alpha.”
Essential legal documents in transitioning law firms
After developing a succession plan for your law practice, you should be aware of essential legal documents you will need to implement your plan, depending on the option that works best for you.
Harrell and Lucas: CPP vs. ACE — A case study of administrative ‘parenting styles’
Most of us can recall when our caretakers made different parenting choices to achieve similar outcomes. Some embraced “tough love” where discipline and strictness set expectations. Others used gentler encouragement and allowed broader autonomy. Those parenting styles — the “tough” versus the “flexible” parent — are apt frameworks for comparing the Obama-era Clean Power Plan (CPP) and the Trump-era Affordable Clean Energy rule (ACE) approaches to carbon dioxide emissions limits for electric utility steam generating units (EGUs).
Wildeman and St. Pierre: Case gives employers bright-line rule on ADA unpaid leave
In an area of law focused on individualized inquiry, Indiana employers now have a bright-line rule thanks to a recent decision in our jurisdiction. In September 2017, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, Inc., 872 F.3d 476.
Finklea and Eckhart: Good faith under Wage Payment Statute still developing
Liquidated damages under Indiana law were initially mandatory, but amendments to the statute in 2015 created a good faith defense. However, three years out from the 2015 amendment, the concept of good faith remains relatively undefined by caselaw.
Bankovich and Pauli: Documentation tells the employer’s story
Preparing and maintaining good documentation is a practice that seems simple in theory. But it requires discipline and training for those creating documentation. It’s important to know that just as good documentation is helpful, bad documentation can be harmful.
Hammerle on… “Christopher Robin,” “BlacKkKlansman”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle says “BlacKkKlansman” is the year’s best film to date, while “Christopher Robin” offers its own special special brand of magic.
Eye on the Profession: Does culture in the legal workplace matter?
One of the new tensions of moving a law firm or legal department toward more businesslike behavior is culture. Critics constantly ask, “Will our culture be ruined?” “Will our culture be changed?” “Should we even be concerned about the impact change may have on culture?” “Does culture matter?”
Law Student Outlook: Navigating the 2L summer job search
Along with a full course load, leadership positions on the executive boards of student organizations, moot court, journals with endless cite-checking assignments and other time-consuming obligations, one thing is common among top priorities for rising 2Ls: the job search.
Cotterill: Reinforcing corporate culture with personnel policies
Everyone’s talking about corporate culture and employee engagement these days because talent attraction and retention are so critical to the success of every company. So much goes into developing culture, and lawyers can have a positive impact on their company’s culture just by modernizing the old, boring personnel policy manual.
Quality of Life: Navigating life’s highway, patched potholes and all
If only we could have a heads-up before encountering uneven pavement in life — perhaps then we could be more resilient when hitting our personal rough patches.
Hammerle on… “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle sings the praises of “Mama Mia! Here We Go Again” and “Mission Impossible — Fallout”.
Start Page: Tech tools to turn talk into transcribed text
You can use a voice recorder or iPhone to capture your thoughts and plan future actions. Over the next few articles, I want to share some thoughts on modern dictation — turning your thoughts into text using technology.
Law Firm Succession Planning: Key questions develop a strategy
What are your goals for your retirement and law firm succession plan, and how do you plan to achieve them? Do you have any timetable in mind? It can be difficult for some of us to sit down and think about retirement and how we will plan our exit from our practice. But just as in estate planning, we need to face these issues.
DTCI: Take your deposition preparation beyond the ancient commands
Deposition preparation should not be a reflex exercise. Simply relying on your tried-and-true deposition preparation outline with the long list of ancient commands (“Don’t guess!” “Don’t elaborate!” “Don’t volunteer!”) is wrong. All witnesses are not created equal, so your next deposition preparation session should not be the same as your last.
Living Fit: 6 tips to eating right and staying energized on the job
Other than getting a good night’s sleep, there’s probably nothing that impacts your productivity and mood at work more than what you eat. Yet you probably give little thought to what you consume before and during work, defaulting instead to what’s convenient, cheap and tasty. Fortunately, there are a few basic food guidelines that can help you eat better to perform better on the job.
Criminal Justice: Sounding out our criminal justice system
Reasonable minds can always differ about individual outcomes, but the criminal justice system seems to work best when the cards are dealt early and everyone knows more than half of what the others are holding.
Shives and Racher: How to prepare for an unavailable expert witness
A good expert witness can be the deciding factor in obtaining a favorable outcome for your client. But what happens if in the days, weeks or months before trial, your expert is suddenly unavailable due to illness, death or other circumstances beyond your control?