Hammerle on … ‘Selma,’ ‘American Sniper’
Bob Hammerle says the strength of “Selma” flows from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s relationship with his wife and President Lyndon Johnson.
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Making Rain: Business strategies for in 2015
The beginning of a new year always seems like a good time to look at what’s working and what’s not in terms of your business development strategies.
Federal Bar Update: Southern District’s uniform protective order
Throughout 2014, a subcommittee of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana’s Local Rules Committee, including Magistrate Judges Denise LaRue and Debra McVicker Lynch, was hard at work on a proposed uniform protective order.
Riggins: The effects of Obama’s immigration executive actions
A debate is being waged regarding the effects of the executive actions. Proponents tout ameliorative socioeconomic effects, while opponents decry a thinly veiled grant of amnesty. In this landscape, it is important to understand the intent and effect of the executive actions.
Hammerle On… ‘The Imitation Game,’ ‘Into the Woods’
Bob Hammerle says that “The Imitation Game” is one of the best films of 2014.
Living Fit: Aerobic exercise or resistance exercise?
The hard-core cardio junkies swear by aerobic exercise as the best way to lose weight, get fit and remain lean. Yet, those who are diehard weightlifters or yoga and Pilates fanatics claim that resistance exercise is the only way to lose weight and become strong and lean. What’s the answer?
Bell: 3 things to know about the ethics of interviewing witnesses
January brings frigid temperatures, snow and icy roads. In other words, it is a perfect time for you to knock on doors and conduct a field investigation. But before you put your coat on and head out to find that needle-in-a-haystack witness who will save your case, remember that there are ethical rules regarding how you deal with witnesses.
Letter responds to commentary on Resnover execution
Members of Gregory Resnover’s defense team respond to commentary written by a former employee in attorney general’s office at the time of Resnover’s execution in 1994.
Zoeller: Use depositions over interrogatories in family law matters
We’ve all received the responses to interrogatories so doctored by opposing counsel there is virtually no substance, or so littered with objections and qualifications that the answer is meaningless. So for many years my solution to this problem has been to take depositions. I will outline a few of the reasons more family law practitioners should do the same.
Hammerle on…’Top Five,’ ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’
Bob Hammerle says a tearful goodbye to the “Hobbit” series.
Commentary: Lawyer recounts work on Resnover death penalty case
Attorney David Hurley writes about his work for the state on the Gregory Resnover execution. Resnover was put to death by electrocution in 1994.
Quick: Start the new year with a ‘firm’ marketing plan
Jon Quick offers tips for firms to consider when creating an effective marketing plan.
INBOX: Lawyers question use of qualified immunity for police
Attorneys from an Indianapolis law firm suggest lifting qualified immunity, the shield that protects police officers’ actions.
Hammerle On… ‘Beyond the Lights,’ ‘The Homesman,’ and ‘Horrible Bosses 2’
Bob Hammerle says don’t waste your time on “Horrible Bosses 2.”
Technology Untangled: Apps for safe travels and finding lost phones
Today we will look at two smartphone applications that could be helpful to you this holiday season.
Dean’s Desk: IU McKinney is out in front with experiential learning
Our school is proud to provide students the ability to study at the center of the state’s legal profession, with an array of opportunities to learn both inside and outside the classroom.
Federal Bar Update: End-of-year tweaks to federal court rules
John Maley takes a look at rule changes in federal courts and reminds attorneys that the rule on Statement of the Facts has been deleted.
Inside the Criminal Case: Grand juries in Indiana shrouded by law
The effectiveness of grand juries has been in the news lately. In one case, a Missouri grand jury failed to indict a police officer in a case involving the death of an unarmed suspect. When inconsistent testimony was raised as a possible justification for this result, many opined that police needed to carry body cameras. However, approximately a week later, a New York grand jury failed to indict another police officer involved in the death of an unarmed suspect where the officer’s interactions with the suspect were caught on a cellphone video. This led lawyers and non-lawyers alike to wonder what happens behind the closed doors of grand juries. This article speaks to how grand juries are used in Indiana.
White: Say ‘I do’ to IP due diligence in business transactions
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable and important assets of any consumer products, life sciences or technology driven company. Despite the inherent value associated with these intangible assets, IP rights are often overlooked or are only cursorily evaluated when a company is embroiled in a business transaction (such as a merger or an acquisition).
Gallagher: Recent Supreme Court rulings could help end patent trolls
There have been recent efforts in Congress and state legislatures to address the issue of so-called patent trolls, also known as patent assertion entities. This year, at least three of the six patent-related decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States have been widely regarded as impacting PAE activity. Although these decisions are only six months old, they appear to be on a path to help curb these unwanted lawsuits.