Bell: 3 things to know about ethics and the ‘heat of trial’
It is hard to describe what the “heat of trial” is, but an attorney knows what it is when he or she is in it.
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Mental Fitness: Connecting outside the office, across state lines
When I allow myself the time to connect — locally or nationally, face-to-face or electronically — I am instantly reminded of how good it feels.
Hammerle on… ‘Detroit,’ ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power’
Bob Hammerle says “Detroit” serves as a dramatic history lesson.
Examining Forensics: Convincing clients to give up their phones isn’t easy
One of the questions I most often receive from attorneys who call and are looking for help is, “What do I do about this client’s cellphone and the data on it?”
Eye on Profession: Chris Hickey to lead National Conference of Bar Presidents
Our own IndyBar and IndyBar Foundation past-president, Christine Hayes Hickey, has just been installed as the new president of the National Conference of Bar Presidents.
Adolay: Legal tools for combatting employee leave abuse
While the availability of medical leave plays an important role in keeping workers healthy and providing job protection, employers do not have to tolerate leave abuse.
Bankovich/Pauli: Dos and don’ts of social media policies
Employers that do not have a social media policy may leave themselves open to public relations disasters, risks for leaks of confidential information, or discrimination and retaliation claims — to name a few issues.
DTCI: Blockchains, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies: What does it all mean?
Public interest in blockchains, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies has intensified in recent months, but many still fail to understand what they are, how they work and what purposes they serve.
Federal Bar Update: Magistrate Judge LaRue’s opinions have longstanding value
As this column’s focus is always federal civil procedure and practice, Magistrate Judge Denise LaRue’s contributions in this realm are significant, particularly considering her tenure was cut so short by her early passing.
Morris: Indianapolis Mayor Hogsett to be in hot seat at ILAS roast
I want to let you know about a fun evening coming up on Oct. 6 at the Crane Bay Event Center. Like last year, when famed Indianapolis attorney Jim Voyles was roasted to benefit Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett is stepping up this year to take the heat for the same great cause.
Start Page: Online billing and e-invoicing options for lawyers
This article discusses the various online billing and e-invoicing tools available to lawyers today. As always, be aware of your ethical compliance responsibilities when utilizing any online or third-party service.
Dean’s Desk: A law degree opens doors to nontraditional legal jobs
Despite some narratives to the contrary, a law degree does not limit one’s professional trajectory. To the contrary, it opens doors.
Hammerle on … ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Girls Trip’
Bob Hammerle says “Dunkirk” teaches you more about an event in World War II than you will ever learn in a textbook.
Hammerle on … ‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘The Big Sick’
Bob Hammerle says “The Big Sick” is the best movie of 2017 so far.
Ringlespaugh: Parenting coordination: the good, the bad and the ugly
Although parenting coordinators have been around for a while, Indiana has only within the last 10 years or so started to create uniformity in the rules and regulations regarding parenting coordinators.
Technology Untangled: Video editing technology can put words in your mouth
Sometimes in my technical work I am asked to analyze a video to see if it has been edited or altered. The argument typically goes along the lines that something has been added to a recording to make things appear worse than they really were, that words were added and essentially put in a person’s mouth.
Making Rain: Utilize the 1-page strategy to eliminate dust bunnies
Here are some tips on how to create a simple plan that will not collect dust and can have a significant impact on your marketing and business development success.
Vaidik/Diaz-Bonilla: Let’s talk about motion hearings
Most attorneys come to a hearing ready to lecture at the judge with a set agenda while judges crave a hearing full of clarifying conversation with the advocate clearing up any confusion.
DTCI: Bravo! Brava! Bravi! Ballet company to grace Indianapolis
Indianapolis will soon join New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Nashville, Cincinnati, Milwaukee and other great cities as a home to a professional ballet company.
Living Fit: Lawyers find ways to stay active, make healthy choices
In the past year, I returned to the practice of law and living the billable life. Having written this column about the importance of health and wellness for lawyers for the past seven years, I realized that staying in shape in the legal profession was easier said than done.