Hammerle on… ‘A United Kingdom,’ ‘Get Out’
Bob Hammerle says “Get Out” is a great horror movie.
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Technology Untangled: Sideline app adds second line to your smartphone
I recently ran across an advertisement for an app that allows you to add a separate phone line to your existing smartphone. This idea seemed practical, especially in this age where virtually everyone carries a personal smartphone at all times.
Start Page: Microsoft Word for the legal profession: reformat documents
For 2017, the Start Page column will focus on Microsoft Word. Each article will help build skills you can use each day in your practice to be more efficient and effective for your clients.
DTCI: I’m prepared for life’s emergencies, but are you?
This article raises some simple questions about the way we function in our day-to-day lives and honestly assesses how “prepared” we really are.
Neutral Corner: Experts advise to ‘think slow’ when handling mediations
The tendency for decision-makers to respond first with an intuitive (and often wrong) response has significant implications for both mediators and advocates.
Eye on the Profession: Dr. King’s timeless words from 50 years ago still ring true
Is our legal profession confronted with “fierce urgency?” I submit that we are.
WKW: Automobile insurance coverage without entering your car
One of the lesser known benefits of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is that it does not require insureds to be inside an automobile. This is because most policies frame the coverage as applying when the insured is legally entitled to recover from an uninsured or underinsured motorist because of an accident, but they do not specify where the insured has to be when the accident occurs.
Reuhs: Insurance coverage for the internet of things
The “internet of things” appears to represent the next wave of new liabilities: cars being remotely controlled by hackers or medical devices being used as access points for theft of medical records.
Hammerle’s 2016 Oscar predictions
Once again, the Oscars are upon us, and it’s time that I stare into my admitted fuzzy crystal ball. I wouldn’t go to Vegas and bet on my predictions, but I’m not afraid to be wrong.
BGBC: A closer look at the GOP proposal for corporate tax reform
The Republican blueprint believes that the current corporate tax structure encourages businesses to move money overseas.
Indiana Judges Association: Presidential inaugurations show judicial power
United States Chef Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office for President Donald Trump on Jan. 20. There is no law or provision indicating who shall give the presidential oath.
Borissov: Broadband access in rural areas and mandatory e-filing
Would I welcome mandatory e-filing with such open arms if I practiced in a small town or rural area in Indiana, as many of our distinguished colleagues do, where access to broadband is limited?
Hammerle on … ’20th Century Women,’ Tribute to Mary Tyler Moore, John Hurt and Barbara Hale
Bob Hammerle wanted “20th Century Women” to be a better movie than it was.
JLAP: Post-holiday blues: Yes, it really is ‘a thing’
You may or may not be aware of it, but at JLAP we are sensitive to the reality that a lot of people feel pretty crummy right after the holidays. We talk to lawyers a lot about how they are feeling and our observations are that despite all the advice on how to avoid feeling stressed during the holidays, more people struggle after the holidays than during the holidays.
Making Rain: The secret to networking lies within your firm
Having an organized approach to becoming more visible internally and forming stronger relationships with your co-workers can be a very effective networking strategy.
Hammerle on… ‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Sing’
Bob Hammerle says all women will enjoy “Hidden Figures.”
Hammerle on… ‘Jackie,’ ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Bob Hammerle says “Rogue One” gets its strength from its characters, not its special effects.
Examining Forensics: Making and questioning various e-discovery requests
Let’s look at pre-discovery, where you are formulating what types of files and data you are asking for, the format that you would like your deliverables in, as well as any dates or keywords relative to the case.
Living Fit: Past success can help you keep new year’s resolutions
It’s that time of year — making resolutions. I write about this topic every January, hoping that something I write this time will click with you to be the impetus you need to change the course of your health.
Mental Fitness: I’m not scared of the bipolar stigma
In this article, you will learn a mental fitness exercise that only takes three minutes. But first, I will share my experience with asking the Indiana Judges Lawyers and Assistance Program for help in May 2015.