Hammerle on… ‘It Comes at Night,’ ‘Megan Leavey’
Bob Hammerle says “It Comes at Night” grabs you by the throat.
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BGD: ‘Disclosure-only’ bank merger lawsuits and Indiana’s solution
An increase in mergers and acquisitions, however, could mean an increase in a recent trend in Indiana and the rest of the country — the “disclosure-only lawsuit.”
Bell: 3 things to know when receiving inadvertent disclosures
When you receive an inadvertent disclosure, you need to act.
Mental Fitness: Sharing my diagnosis gives other attorneys courage to do same
The fact that publicly sharing a mental health diagnosis is still considered to be such a big deal is unfortunate. I hope people in our profession will realize that the idea that you must hide a mental health diagnosis to have a successful law career is absurd.
Start Page: Wrapping your head(ers) around footers
Hopefully this article will help you wrap your head around the header and footer tools in Microsoft Word.
Mills: Updates to Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act are here
In 2016, the Indiana Legislature made significant changes to Indiana’s Medical Malpractice Act to take effect on July 1, 2017, giving insurance companies and health care providers time to adapt and implement the changes.
Scopelitis: HB 1002 balances higher trucking fees, infrastructure help
The trucking industry, a vital part of the state’s economy, had a special interest in House Bill 1002, both because the state looked to the industry to bear a significant share of the funding and because the industry relies on well maintained, free-flowing roads.
Hammerle on… ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Churchill’
Bob Hammerle says “Wonder Woman” is a special film that should not be missed.
Ira: The future of cyber liability in Indiana
There is no shortage of headlines reporting on major data security breaches across the United States. It is no surprise that the wheels of justice have turned slowly in defining the scope and extent of liability for data security breaches.
Technology Untangled: Fujitsu document scanner is ideal small law office tool
I searched Amazon for Fujitsu scanners and was pleased to see that the ScanSnap iX500 is the Amazon Number One Best Seller in computer scanners.
Lindman: Determining where to incorporate after TC Heartland
Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States made the problem of deciding where to incorporate a little more complicated. Sure, your client could still choose Delaware for its well-developed business laws. But how does Delaware stack up in patent litigation?
Eye on the Profession: Attorneys, change is here but you will eventually like it
I was at a bar association meeting within the last week that had a cross-section of lawyers of all ages and practice areas. There was one overriding theme of the conversations among the lawyers in attendance: They were hating change.
Hammerle On… ‘The Dinner,’ ‘The Lost City of Z,’ ‘Colossal’ and ‘The Circle’
Bob Hammerle shares his thoughts on four forgettable films in theaters.
Quick: Get noticed by being the expert in your practice area
The secret to being a lawyer that’s a “go-to” source for legal commentary in the media is simple.
Federal Bar Update: Northern District order changes judicial assignments
The Northern District of Indiana has implemented new protocols for assignment of cases to judges, both for certain pending cases and for newly filed cases.
Plugged In: WannaCry ransomware – You would cry too if it happened to you
While there is no way to completely prevent malware attacks, this strain is a great example of why it is important to ensure your computer is always kept updated. These updates include things such as patches and fixes to the computer’s operating system, security software updates, and anti-virus definition updates as they become available.
Hage: Pros and cons of a decade of experience prior to entering law
I graduated from law school in December 2015 and sat for the bar exam in February 2016, then continued to work in state government until joining Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP in January of this year. In many ways, I am starting a second career and this has both pros and cons.
Boldt: Estate planning essentials for newlyweds and new parents
Amid all of the anticipation and excitement surrounding new unions and new babies, estate planning often falls by the wayside. Nevertheless, newlyweds and new parents are wise to make their estate planning goals a priority.
Retzner: Estate planning second step is more important than first
Most clients, and indeed more than a few attorneys, believe that once step one is completed, so is the client’s estate planning. The file is closed and, maybe a reminder to check back with the client in a few years for any updates. Maybe there is correspondence discussing “step two,” but in too many cases nothing is done. Step two, however, is by far the most important part of the estate planning process.
Schocke: Tech saves money, attracts talent, keeps employees happy
Although legal research has become more efficient, most attorneys still work in the traditional office while sitting at a desk. However, with tools like widespread broadband access, videoconferencing and file sharing systems, it begs the question as to whether the large office footprints and office settings are truly necessary to achieve success.