Indiana Judges Association: Could judicial Olympics cure court budget woes?
Judge Dreyer comes up with a way to cure court budget woes and provide reality TV.
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Cox: Avoid client problems by avoiding problem clients
In this column, basic tips for preventing legal malpractice claims and other risk management strategies will be explored. Here are this author’s Top Ten client screening suggestions.
Lucas: Make this the year to support civic education
Indiana lawyers will have a unique opportunity to participate in a civic education program that will cast a national spotlight on our state and legal community. The 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship will be held in Indianapolis May 9 to 11.
Inbox: Society doesn’t value genders equally
A letter in response to editor Kelly Lucas’ editorial on whether women in the law can have it all.
Inbox: Group advocates for court reporter to be used in pilot project
The Indiana Shorthand Reporters Association explains its concerns with a recently announced pilot project in courts involving video transcripts.
Federal Bar Update: No changes to federal rules this year
Federal rule amendments take affect Dec. 1 of each year after a lengthy, time-consuming process of transmittal from the Judicial Conference to the Supreme Court and then to Congress. This coming December, for the first time in many years, there are no amendments on the horizon for the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, or Federal Rules of Evidence.
Van Winkle: Decision pits mediation confidentiality against contract law
Attorney and mediator John Van Winkle discusses the difficulties that occur when mediation confidentiality provisions collide with long-established contract common law.
DTCI: Note from the defense – Stop the ‘unnecessary roughness’
While I am sure this writing could be deemed just another one that promotes civility, and while I am sure that there is a long list of ethical rules that promote that, too, I cite none here. I simply say this: Stop the (to use a football phrase) “unnecessary roughness.” I am hereby throwing a “flag on the play.”
Adams: Relief for immigrant ‘Dreamers’ soon to be a reality
Just minutes before attending my first session of the second day of the American Immigration Lawyers Association annual conference in Nashville, Tenn., I began to receive a flood of emails and tweets on my phone about an announcement which would completely change the lives of an estimated 1.4 million immigrant youth, commonly called “Dreamers,” across the country and between 21,000 and 29,000 immigrant youth in Indiana.
Lucas: Consider where you stand in the national debate
Last week was a difficult one for those covering the news to avoid taking sides. The constitutionality of several very important issues – including the Arizona immigration law and the Affordable Care Act – were ruled on by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Lucas: Judges say all young lawyers face challenges
My seat at the recent Indiana Supreme Court Bar Admission Ceremony provided a perfect vantage point to witness the mix of emotions young lawyers feel when they have the opportunity to present themselves for the first time to members of the state’s highest-ranking courts.
DTCI: Take a moment to breathe before hitting ‘send’
Robert Thornburg writes about civility among the legal profession.
Indiana Judges Association: Is it time for an electoral college for judges?
Some people just do not like judges. But according to Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Charles Geyh, most people do – at least up to a point.
McGoff: Go on vacation
Sharon McGoff writes about why our bodies need vacations and how to take one.
Sidebars: Restaurant’s sandwiches fail to impress diners
We give Forkey’s in Martinsville 1.5 gavels!
Indiana Lawyer announces Leadership in Law honorees
The nominations received tell the story of impressive court victories and decisions that have had an impact on Indiana law. But even more telling is the passion that comes through in many of the nomination packets and letters of recommendation from colleagues, peers and even adversaries who say they are better lawyers for having worked with the individual nominated.
DTCI: DTCI and ITLA join forces to encourage civility
The Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association have joined to present a seminar on civility at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on May 24 titled “Two Parties…One Oath – A Conversation on Civility.”
Nordstrom: Book offers advice on treatment of jurors
The theme of the book, “Twelve Heroes, One Voice,” is why should jurors care? Why should they care enough to let go of the natural tendency to do nothing? This question is at the heart of every trial.
McGoff: Take care of your most valuable asset
We all have excuses for not taking care of ourselves: too busy, too tired, don’t know where to begin, don’t know how to relax/de-stress. Let’s get past these excuses, one choice at a time.
IL celebrates 22 years covering legal community
You may not have realized it, but with this issue of the Indiana Lawyer – Volume 23, Number 1 – we celebrate an anniversary.