Abeska: St. Joseph County Bar Foundation is hitting its stride
The St. Joseph County Bar Foundation's philanthropic efforts are made possible by support from attorneys and law firms, though fundraising remains a challenge for the board.
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Federal Bar Update: Removing state-court actions to federal court
Removal of state-court actions to federal court has provided a seemingly never-ending source of procedural disputes. Fortunately many of those mind-numbing issues have been resolved in the last several years by Congress and the courts, with the Supreme Court of the United States addressing one key issue recently.
Abrams: Engage with professionals to discover opportunities
I would encourage recent law school graduates to remain optimistic, work hard and network with as many attorneys as you can find since you never know when the next law firm or employer will need to hire a recent graduate.
Bell/Whelan: 3 things to know about amended pro bono reporting rule
Rule 6.7, in effect for a mere four months, was recently amended by a Supreme Court order issued April 30, 2015, and effective immediately. The amendment provides additional clarity on what is expected of Indiana attorneys with respect to reporting pro bono service.
Indiana Judges Association: Clarity can come with certain costs
Judges are decidedly impartial, but not necessarily unequivocally impartial.
Start Page: Drag and drop your way to a more productive day
Lawyers live or die by deadlines, so if something’s on the calendar, there’s a good chance it will get done. This article will suggest a few ways we can harness the power of the Outlook Calendar to get things done and feel less stress.
Hammerle on … the value of books
Bob Hammerle takes a break from reviewing movies to offer his thoughts on a book that involves Hollywood directors serving in World War II.
Waterfill: State court vs. federal court: Which venue is best?
What are the various considerations when determining between state and federal court?
Column: Using Facebook to provide notice for service of process
A recent study found that nearly 75 percent of all adults in the U.S. who use the Internet also have Facebook accounts. What if Facebook could soon have a major (positive) impact on litigation?
Hammerle On…’The Water Diviner,’ ‘Ex Machina’
Bob Hammerle gives Russell Crowe credit for trying to match the power of “All Quiet on the Western Front” in his movie “The Water Diviner.”
Michael: The importance of Article 7 of the Ind. Administrative Code
Article 7 of the Indiana Administrative Code provides standards, procedures and protections for students with disabilities and is a “lucky number” for attorneys to remember when it comes to clients and their educational needs.
Dean’s Desk: Stewart Fellows bring global experience to Indiana
Globalization, once the exclusive domain of so-called international lawyers, now touches many lawyers’ practices. For this reason, the IU Maurer School of Law has been on the forefront of offering global opportunities to our students.
Technology Untangled: Remember this useful tip for fixing a computer
There is always so much new information to learn and absorb when utilizing and maintaining your computer. Sometimes, though, you can forget about some of the really good things you already know (or knew). After digging deep into a recent computer problem that appeared to be a major issue, I remembered to try an easy fix.
Neutral Corner: Admitting mediation communications in bad-faith actions
Are statements, offers and demands made during a mediation admissible in a bad-faith case? This issue is presently pending before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and is being watched by many in the mediation community with the hope it will clarify to what extent exceptions will continue to be created to the mediation confidentiality statutes.
Hammerle On… ‘Fast & Furious 7,’ ‘While We’re Young’
Bob Hammerle says even if you have to wear a disguise, you should go see “Fast & Furious 7.”
Living Fit: It’s up to you to be happy
For most of us, the answer to the question, “Are you happy?” depends upon who we’re with, our health, work life, finances and family dynamics.
Making Rain: Use these tips to improve email etiquette
Maybe you are thinking, “What does email etiquette have to with business development?” Generally, quite a lot.
Indiana Lawyer owner reflects on paper’s 25-year history
The Indiana Lawyer was launched 25 years ago with a quest to have a prestigious publication that would be educational and enjoyable, and have a positive impact on the legal community.
McCauley: Are you prepared for a data breach litigation?
Data breaches can be very stressful events for an organization and counsel should be prepared to help a client navigate the complexities of a proper response. At the end of the day, maintaining the client’s ongoing relationship with its customers and its reputation in the marketplace should be the primary goal of the client and counsel.
Lechleiter: PTO improves adversarial procedures for challenging patents
As the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues more and more patents each year, inevitably many companies will find themselves named as defendants in patent-infringement litigation.