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Inside the Criminal Case: The exclusionary rule is on a losing streak
The latest defeat for the exclusionary rule came in the case of Utah v. Strieff.
Hammerle on… ‘Free State of Jones,’ ‘The Legend of Tarzan’
Bob Hammerle says don’t be misled about “The Legend of Tarzan” by critics with a bad attitude.
Hammerle on…’Finding Dory,’ ‘Weiner’
Abandoned by my two grandchildren and Saudi foreign exchange student, I was forced to bite the bullet and go alone to see “Finding Dory.”
Start Page: Clear your Outlook inbox, clear your mind
Unfortunately, leaving emails unprocessed in your inbox waiting for you drains your energy, causes you to procrastinate, and takes up mental capacity. Thankfully, there’s a better way to deal with email. It’s called getting to “Inbox Zero.”
Cotterill: Commercial courts will enhance economic development
Indiana’s judiciary has been added to the long list of what makes Indiana so favorable a place to do business.
Hammond: Loss of love and companionship: Tough love for minors
The situation: a single mother is killed in a crash leaving behind a young daughter. The defense attorney refuses to consider paying any damages to the young daughter beyond her 18th birthday, including for the loss of love, care and affection of her deceased mother. Can that be right?
Editorial: Modest proposal to state, IBM lawyers: Settle for nothing
Six years have passed since Indiana sued IBM over the failed $1 billion contract for the computer giant to modernize a punch-card-era system for determining welfare eligibility. After the contract was famously canceled, IBM blamed the state, the state blamed IBM, and they’ve been fighting in court since.
Adams: Setting standards for ‘silver tsunami’ preparedness
A popular topic in the media lately is the “silver tsunami” — the huge wave of baby boomers who will leave the workforce in the coming years and become eligible for the senior discount. The legal system needs to prepare today for the influx of issues that will wash ashore.
Hammerle on…’Me Before You,’ ‘Love & Friendship’
Bob Hammerle says “Love & Friendship” defines why people like him love movies.
DTCI: Experience New England in the fall with defense colleagues
My dear defense lawyer colleagues, it is time to plan to attend the Defense Research Institute 2016 Annual Meeting!
Quick: Showcase your face in internet videos to attract new clients
More law firms are spending more of their marketing dollars on web-based online videos instead of traditional television advertising. Done right, this strategy can actually save you a ton of money and be more effective as you can really target your customers wherever they are.
Jerrells: Thoughts on the Ad Hoc Tax Court Task Force report
Though naysayers may decry the costs of adding a magistrate, two additional judges, or both, it would be a small cost to avoid justice delayed and, therefore, justice denied.
Technology Untangled: Some thoughts on email security and encryption
Email security is about more than just keeping attachments secure until they reach the intended destination. There is also the concern about who may be looking at the body of your transmissions along the way.
Dean’s Desk: Students, faculty, alumni changing lives for the better
A legal education gives people the power to change lives for the better. I am proud to share some examples based on efforts from students, faculty and alumni of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Hammerle On… ‘The Nice Guys,’ ‘Money Monster’
Bob Hammerle says “Money Monster” is a very entertaining film.
Federal Bar Update: Southern District’s proposed local rule on court appointments
As an active participant in drafting and review of the Local Rule, this author has observed first-hand the careful, thoughtful and patient consideration by the court of the clear need for more lawyers to take on more pro bono cases in the court, and the balance of limits on an individual lawyer’s time and resources to take on these cases.
Plugged In: Untangling those unwanted emails from your inbox
One of the most mismanaged items across businesses today is the email inbox.
Column: Federal Trade Secrets Act signed into law
On May 11, President Barack Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 into law, thereby creating, for the first time, a federal system of trade secrets law.
Ira: Artificial intelligence raises questions, has great promise
New lawyers face a volatile future given the recent surge of technology capable of automating many tasks traditionally performed by lawyers.