Nothing is more important to democracy than civic literacy
As we approach the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution this Sept. 17, we might consider where civic literacy is taking place.
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DTCI: Candor toward tribunal trumps attorney-client privilege
The requirement for candor toward the tribunal is set forth in Indiana Rule of Professional Conduct 3.3, and it qualifies the attorney-client privilege.
3 things to know about the ethics of files
A formal opinion recently issued by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility sheds light on what materials belong to the client.
Hammerle On… ‘Straight Outta Compton’, ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’
Bob Hammerle writes in regard to “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”: “Be prepared to say, ‘I really enjoyed it, although I can’t say I liked it.'”
Hammerle On… ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’, ‘The Stanford Prison Experiment’
Bob Hammerle writes in regard to “The Stanford Prison Experiment”: “If the re-creation of an event is destructive, think what the actual event is like.”
Start Page: Scanning solutions
Mobile device scanning doesn’t take long to learn and helps when you wish you had a copy machine nearby.
Hammerle On…’Mr. Holmes’, ‘Testament of Youth’
Bob Hammerle writes that “Mr. Holmes” is a tiny film that will remind many of you why guys like him love the cinema.
Hammerle On…’Mad Max: Fury Road,’ ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’
Bob Hammerle writes that he’s curious as to why “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” won both major awards at last year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Ponzi scheme remains white collar fraud of choice
Since the fall of Bernard Madoff, the Securities and Exchange Commission has upped its enforcement on Ponzi schemes.
I’d walk a mile for a cheeseburger – better make that six
Do not despair and throw in the towel on your daily exercise routine because you don’t think you could ever burn enough calories to eat burgers. Exercise is, without a doubt, the best medicine for our bodies, minds and spirit.
DTCI: Legal questions abound for hands-free driving
Although fully autonomous cars will take years to reach the general public, several car manufacturers already sell or have plans within the next year to begin selling cars with hands-free driving features.
Hammerle on …’Jurassic World,’ ‘Inside Out’
Bob Hammerle writes that “Jurassic World” poses a small, interesting questions for the obvious sequel. What if the U.S. could release Velociraptors of enemies like ISIS?
Start Page: Secure your life with a password manager
This article will offer some suggestions on how to protect yourself using a password manager.
Inside the Criminal Case: The duty to correct the trial court in a criminal case
Prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers need to know that there are times they are required to correct the trial court’s record.
Hammerle On…’Spy,’ ‘The Connection’
Robert Hammerle writes about “Spy” that international spies have not been this frenetic and madcap since Peter Sellers died.
Technology Untangled: Can software save money on printer ink?
There is some evidence suggesting that simply using a different font could save significant volumes of ink.
DTCI: Impact and questions from EPA draft study on fracking
Just shy of 600 pages with a 28-page executive summary to boot, the EPA report concludes that that the agency was unable to find “evidence that ‘mechanisms’ [identified in the report] have led to widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources in the United States."
Klein: McKinney Law trains leaders for success in life sciences
In so many ways, Indianapolis helps us thrive. But the converse is also true. The McKinney School of Law is critical to Indianapolis’ success.
Kissel: Keeping the business in the family
Passing the family business to the next generation is likely to be one of the biggest projects of the owner’s lifetime. Family business succession is the process of transitioning the governance and ownership of a closely held business to the next generation.
Quick: How to get noticed by the media
Swallow your pride. Sometimes the media doesn’t believe your law firm is as important as you do.