Hammerle on… “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Free Solo”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says not to believe the critics who pan the Freddie Mercury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” while the edge-of-your-seat “Free Solo” ranks among the year’s best documentaries.
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Law Student Outlook: Mental health and the legal profession
As 2Ls who recently, and very thankfully, came out of a challenging season of firm recruitment successfully, a small fraction of that stress is no longer weighing on us, but that does not change the overall mental health landscape typical of law school. Beyond that, the workplace culture that we will enter upon graduating and passing the bar is nearly guaranteed to continue that cycle.
Start Page: Use automation to harness benefits of modern technology
Why is there so much talk about automation in the practice of law these days? Almost every legal technology source extols the benefits of automation. There must be a reason, right? Yes. Automation of routine tasks can benefit your practice in multiple ways.
Millis: Time’s up: AIA retires 2007 contract forms, makes key changes
Commercial construction lawyers use American Institute of Architects (AIA) forms more than any other. Every 10 years, the AIA updates its contract documents to reflect legal trends and changes in the industry. If you are one who has waited to make the switch to the 2017 forms, your time is up.
Law: Ben Franklin and the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
As part of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, socially conscious investors now have the opportunity to defer or even avoid taxes on capital gains received from the sale or exchange of an investment. Under the new tax benefit, investors can defer tax on prior capital gains if their prior capital gains are invested in a Qualified Opportunity Fund.
Rush & Chaudhary: Joining forces to fight the opioid crisis
It is imperative that our legal system work on sustainable solutions to the opioid crisis. This epidemic is not only a major public health crisis — it also creates a variety of civil legal challenges.
DTCI: Do we have to pay a price to practice law and have it all?
Do we all feel like we are drowning? Probably not, or at least I hope not. Some days I definitely feel like I have it all together. But what can we all do to help each other — and not just defense attorneys, but all members of the Indiana bar — during those days and weeks when we are struggling?
Harrell: Meet the JLAP staff — faces of those lending a helping hand
The Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program is staffed by five passionate individuals. We all have different specialty areas but are well cross-trained to jump in and do whatever needs to be done.
Winingham: Unsolicited advice for new lawyers
I have essentially been a “new lawyer” twice — the first time as a newly admitted lawyer in Illinois (Chicago) in 2015, and the second time as a newly admitted lawyer in Indiana (Indianapolis) in 2017. So, if I know anything, it’s what it feels like to be a new lawyer. This has provided me with some perspective on what a new lawyer can do to help him or herself get ahead of the curve.
Greising: Thoughts on the work-life teeter-totter in the practice of law
We may have found work-life balance a bit easier during our student days, at least in hindsight — finding a way to squeeze in homework and chores with sports, theater, band or just hanging out. I’m not sure it really was.
Baldwin: A young lawyer’s recipe for survival and success
Being a first-year associate is a lot like being on a TV cooking competition show. My personal recipe for surviving the first year of practice has many ingredients that, when mixed together in the proper proportions, should result in success.
Hammerle on… “First Man,” “The Old Man & the Gun”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle sings the praises of period pieces “First Man” and Robert Redford’s swan song, “The Old Man & the Gun.”
Rosio: Levels of business valuation and unique situations
Understanding the conclusions reached in a business valuation report requires a basic knowledge of the economic theory underpinning the generally accepted valuation approaches. Familiarity with the concept of levels of value will also aid in understanding the conclusions reached by a BV professional.
Retzner: Estate planning for the newly “adult” children
Very few people consider the legal needs of their now-“adult” son or daughter. Absent a power of attorney or other delegation of authority, however, you may not be able to act on your child’s behalf with respect to his or her health care or financial affairs if he or she becomes incapacitated, or just needs assistance.
Eye on the Profession: Some tips for all seasons to improve law firm profitability
For many firms, improving profitability is as simple as engaging in some common-sense strategies that other businesses observe. Here are a few tips to get you started on improving your profitability.
Hammerle on… “Fahrenheit 11/9,” “A Star Is Born”
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says Michael Moore’s latest is a fascinating and chilling dissection of the current political climate while the latest remake of a Hollywood classic hits the right notes.
Fulford: Reflections on ICLEF training from a newly minted mediator
Prior to mediation training, my expectations were that it was an opportunity to learn some new information about mediation techniques. After the opening, it became apparent that this was not a seminar where I could sit back, relax, multi-task and drink my morning coffee.
Hammerle on… “White Boy Rick,” “Operation Finale”
For movie reviewer and criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle, “White Boy Rick&rdquo hits close to home, while “Operation Finale” stirs troubling echoes of the not-so-distant past.
Start Page: A deeper dive into using tech tools to turn talk into text
If you have ever tried talking to your computer, it feels a little strange (and may get you a few strange looks from colleagues).
Indiana Judges Association: Judges like people – sort of
What do people think about judges? And what do judges think about them? In the nonstop information age, whatever the public thinks about the courts, it may not matter if nobody, including judges, can actually notice and think about it for any meaningful length of time.