Waterfill: State court vs. federal court: Which venue is best?
What are the various considerations when determining between state and federal court?
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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.
Hammerle On … The Oscars revisited; ‘McFarland, USA’
Bob Hammerle calls “McFarland, USA” a Hispanic version of the movie “Hoosiers.”
Chamberlain: Brain injury awareness month highlights affects on survivors
March is brain injury awareness month in the United States, recognizing that 3.5 million Americans suffer a brain injury each year. Brain injury is a lifelong, ongoing and degenerative disease process that affects survivors, their families and the general public.
Technology Untangled: Meet face-to-face with these free video-chat apps
This article will look at Firefox Hello and compare it to the similar GoToMeeting.
Lucas: Indiana Lawyer names 2015 Leadership in Law award winners
Congratulations to our 2015 Leadership in Law Distinguished Barristers and Up and Coming Lawyers! This year’s group comprises an exceptional representation of legal talent, and Indiana Lawyer is pleased to have the opportunity to honor their work.
Dean’s Desk: Learning to write for the law
One of the educational challenges facing those of us in higher education (not just law) is teaching writing. The entry of what is often referred to as the millennial generation into higher education has shown a marked decrease in prior opportunities to write, to be critiqued, and, sadly, even to have been instructed in the basics of grammar, sentence structure and syntax.
Hammerle On… ‘Still Alice,’ ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Bob Hammerle says Julianne Moore’s performance in “Still Alice” won an Oscar for a role you will never forget.
DTCI: Still learning after all these years in practice
The practice of law is still exciting and challenging for me, even as I approach my 34th year of practice.