Hammerle on … 2018 Oscar predictions
And the Oscar goes to … Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle shares his thoughts on who he thinks will win (and who should win) Sunday’s Academy Awards.
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Law Student Outlook: Examining the rise of judicial presence in pop culture
Judges are making unlikely appearances, taking the leap from the courtroom to the silver screen — most notoriously, United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. But what are the consequences when those charged with making decisions that shape society become pop culture icons?
Klein: From the heart of Indiana, IU McKinney spans globe
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law is proud to be located in the heart of Indiana’s capital, and we constantly strive to serve our community. But in an increasingly globalized society, an important part of our school’s work involves international engagement.
Dunlap: High-quality civic education is worth the investment
Having been involved in civic education in Indiana for almost 20 years, I welcome the recent increased attention on the need to have more civic education in our schools. Civic education holds us together as a state and country by giving us the tools we need to be informed and engaged citizens.
Dudas: Creative outlets help lawyers connect the dots
This new column is now dedicated to YOU — the lawyers who find nonlawyerly ways to feed your creativity and interests that have seemingly nothing to do with the practice of law. But I bet we’ll connect the dots. Tell me who you are, or those you know.
Start Page: Take steps to make a technology plan for 2019
The key to achieving an outcome, in technology and other matters, is consistent micro efforts over time that will lead to macro results. Starting a new habit is daunting. What if, instead, you replaced an existing habit?
Mills: AI’s impact, from driverless cars to lawyerless law firms
For decades, lawyers had a false sense of security that they were safe from technological automation because their work involved complex decision-making and creative problem-solving that a computer algorithm could never match. However, technology runs in a single direction toward improvement.
Hammerle on… “Stan and Ollie,” “The Kid Who Would Be King”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle has good things to say about the charming “Stan and Ollie” and the surprising “The Kid Who Would Be King.”
Trimble: Transparency key to successful law firm management
There is simply no question that the law firms that will survive and thrive are the ones that will adopt modern business practices. If there is any aspect of management that will be demanded by the rising generation, it will be transparency.
Morris: IndyBar leadership something to celebrate
I’ve always been drawn to the law and have thoroughly enjoyed my interactions with those in the legal field. And this is definitely the case working with the folks at IndyBar.
Hammerle On … “On the Basis of Sex,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says a new film about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be required viewing, while “If Beale Street Could Talk” is Oscar-worthy, if heartbreaking.
Federal Bar Update: The 3-business-day provision for seeking extensions of time
Effective Dec. 1, the Southern District of Indiana adopted various Local Rules amendments, specifically to Local Rules 5-2, 5-3 and 5-7 (electronic filing); Local Rule 6-1 (extensions of time); Local Rule 81-2 (removed actions), and; Local Rule 83-5 (admission). The amendments to Local Rule 6-1(a) are significant in that they impact the process of seeking extensions of time for filing deadlines.
JLAP: Lawyer wellness push extends beyond law firms
The recent emphasis on lawyer well-being is not limited to private law firms. Corporate legal departments, the public sector and other legal employers are embracing some of the wellness initiatives being implemented at many law firms.
Thornburg & Wiser: On pre-emption of claims against freight brokers, shippers
The viability of theories of liability for shippers, freight brokers and other parties in the distribution chain in trucking accident litigation is now being tested across the country.
Feary & Cohen: Changes might affect transportation independent contractors
The “gig” economy has brought increased attention to the use and meaning of independent contractors in America. With increased focus comes a change in how states attempt to define the work status of independent contractors, and if paternal protections should be offered to such workers.
David & English: Is police body cam video admissible in transportation litigation?
Police body-worn camera footage is becoming more prevalent in transportation personal injury lawsuits, but there are some key considerations regarding admissibility.
Zoeller and Makris: Prenups, postnups and ‘no-nups’ increasingly common
In recent years, prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements have become increasingly common in the United States. The increase in interest can be traced in part to the shifting of societal norms surrounding marriage, cohabitation, and divorce among the country’s different age demographics.
Reed: “Why do I need to have a premarital agreement?”
For those who are legal counselors to families, you have heard objections many times when the parents have told their adult daughter (or son) that they need to have a premarital agreement. The child is in love. She has found the person with whom she will spend the rest of her life. The person with whom she will raise a family. There is no possible way they would ever divorce, so why does she need a premarital agreement? The simple answer — she needs one!
Hammerle on… “Mary Poppins Returns” and “Vice”
Movie review Robert Hammerle finds very different kinds of Hollywood magic and Oscar-worthy performances in “Mary Poppins Returns” and “Vice.”
Hammerle on… “Mary, Queen of Scots,” “The Favourite”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle comes away with conflicting views about two period pieces focusing on royalty.