Neutral Corner: What they said about mediation in 2017
Here is a quick look back at some interesting observations about mediation from journals and law review articles in 2017.
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Tech Untangled: Periscope live streaming augments presidential tweets
In theory, Periscope could be useful to broadcast important societal interactions such as civil unrest events, or disaster relief response efforts. In practice, there are probably better social media avenues for such things.
Hammerle On… “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “Lady Bird,” “Wonder”
Recent big-screen releases could be Oscar contenders, Bob Hammerle writes.
Dean’s Desk: McKinney initiatives broaden access to legal education
When I talk about the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, certain themes recur. We are fortunate to educate students in a vibrant capitol city. We take advantage of operating in a leading hub for the health and life sciences. And we are mindful of our school’s mission to make legal education accessible to a wide range of people. Several recent initiatives highlight these themes.
Indiana Judges Association: Trials inside, outside the courtroom
All of us lawyers live two lives. One is the world of daily work endeavors — cases, clients, decisions, deadlines and problem-solving. The other life of lawyers and judges is the non-legal real world, away from smartphones and computers, outside our office, and outside the courtroom where experiences of family, friends, and private interests fill our personal time.
Polak and Elrod: Joint ownership and implied license disputes in copyrights
With the increasing complexity between business relationships and joint ventures today, it is difficult for companies to know when they are putting their intellectual property in jeopardy. Copyrighted works of every type — from script and screenplay to software code or even a training manual — may fall victim to legal disputes because of a party’s introduction of their work to another.
Nelson: Planning for the future, transitions and saying goodbye
In this issue, we’re launching a new column from Don Hopper about law firm succession planning. And speaking of the future and succession planning, we’ve got a succession plan in place here at Indiana Lawyer.
Hopper: New columnist answers questions on succession planning
This is a first in series of articles on the issue of law practice succession planning.
Hammerle on… “The Vietnam War”
The 10-part PBS series is a poignant, historical masterpiece that relives a misguided military adventure that took the lives of more than 58,000 young American men.
Federal Bar Update: Jurisdiction, jurisdiction, jurisdiction
A recent opinion in which Chief Judge Diane Wood issued a published order addressing jurisdictional statements on appeal is a must-read for anyone handling 7th Circuit appeals.
Stemerick: The DC Circuit hands Trump EPA an early defeat
The decision casts a shadow on other Trump EPA efforts to use agency discretion to review and reconsider Obama-era rules.
Hammerle on… ‘Logan Lucky,’ ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard,’ ‘Wind River’
Bob Hammerle says “Logan Lucky” is as unique as it is creative.
Grills: How important is electricity to your clients?
No one expects the business lawyer to understand the complexities of energy markets, but the lawyer can know how energy impacts his or her client’s business and how to pull together the expertise to address the issues.
Terms of Art: Back in the saddle — on workhorses, jockeying and free rein
I have long noted with interest the number of attorneys who not only harbor a love of the arts, but who also have a unique artistic passion. This resurrected — (praise be!) — column will feature such practitioner-artists in hopes of gleaning valuable insights from their experiences.
DTCI: Highlights of DTCI Annual Meeting and Gala
The 2017 DTCI Annual Conference will be held Nov. 16-17 at the French Lick Springs Resort in French Lick. Because this year also marks the 50th anniversary of Indiana’s defense counsel organization, the association leadership is planning a memorable event.
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.
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.