Hammerle on … “Coco,” Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “The Greatest Showman,” “All the Money in the World,” “Downsizing”
Film reviewer Bob Hammerle finds something to like — and not — in five recent movies.
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Mental Fitness: Connection a constant in decision to disclose
I know that my desire to write and reach others who suffer is difficult for some people to understand. Many people view mental illness as a personal matter that should be kept private. I see nothing wrong with keeping it private. I do not think that anyone with a mental health diagnosis should feel pressured to disclose. Dealing with the disease in this way is just part of who I am. It was something that I tried, and it has worked for me.
Jones: Stresses of bar exam sometimes can go beyond the test itself
“It’s only minimal competence.” This well-meaning phrase is meant to reassure bar examinees that, though the exam is difficult, you only need to pass it, not receive a high score. Despite the minimal competence standard, bar examinees still stress about the exam. As a recent examinee, I want to share how three significant changes surrounding the bar exam in the past 20 years have contributed to examinee stress.
Editor’s Perspective: Warming thoughts of spring, Leadership in Law
Spring is closer than it seems, and so is The Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in Law ceremony recognizing 15 Distinguished Barristers and 15 Up and Coming Lawyers, as well as those who’ve earned these honors in years past. The awards begin with your nominations, due Jan. 17.
Succession Planning: What is succession planning for solo and small law firms?
Law practice succession planning is the development and implementation of a plan to protect a law practice’s clients and continue its legal legacy. In some ways, it is coming to terms with the fact that our legal careers are finite.
Hammerle on … “Darkest Hour,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Bob Hammerle says Gary Oldman delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour,” while “The Last Jedi” is captivating as the latest “Star Wars” feature.
DTCI: Lessons from 1405 French novel timely, relevant for litigators
The ancient novel “The Book of the City of Ladies” serves as a reminder that in this and other unexpected places one can learn (or relearn) tactics to hone our craft. More broadly, it is reminder that today — as in fifteenth century France — there remains a need for effective advocates.
Eye on the Profession: Ready for 2018? Some ‘hot’ tips to get you started
For 29 years, Bob Denney of Robert Denney Associates, Inc., has published his annual “What’s Hot and What’s Not in the Legal Profession.” Firm leaders, industry consultants and legal junkies like me have looked forward to Bob’s compilation of industry news. Alas, unless he changes his mind, the 2017 bulletin will be Bob’s last.
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.
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.