Knowledge is Power!
I recently read mega movie star and former California Governor and Mr. Universe Arnold Schwarzenegger’s book “Be Useful: Seven Tools for...
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Negotiating with Monkeys
I am unaware of any research into the negotiating habits of monkeys. But the monkeys in Bali do negotiate – at least with humans...
Different Adjudication Process: Understanding & Preparing for HISA’s Equine Anti-Doping Rules, the Arbitral Body & Arbitration
Prior to May 22, 2023, positive drug test results in horse racing were adjudicated by state race commissions. Typically, the process was a..
Surprises Can Be Opportunities!
I’m a planner, as a core element of what I teach involves creating Strategic Negotiation Plans based on the experts’ proven research.
Trial Court Decision Upheld Denying Mother’s Request to Relocate Child
Mother and Father met in San Diego in 2016 while Father was stationed there with the Marine Corps. The parties married the following year...
The Power of Pattern Bargaining
I remember taking a labor history course in college years ago that opened my eyes to the hostile and contentious record of union-management
PSA Awarding Husband Almost All Assets of the Parties Business Assets Includes Cryptocurrency
Husband and Wife married in 2007. During the marriage, they operated Echo Systems (“Echo”), a cryptocurrency mining and trading company.
3 Tips for Negotiating with Medical Professionals
My Dad was recovering from emergency surgery to his abdominal area about 8 years ago when one of the hospital’s physicians told us that...
Negotiation Lessons from Korea’s “Nunchi”
Do you know the Korean concept of “nunchi” and how it can help transform a good negotiator to a great negotiator? I didn’t – until I read...
ICLEF Vice President Magistrate Drew Bloch Receives Honor
ICLEF is proud to announce ICLEF Vice President Magistrate Andrew R. Bloch received the Nanette K. Raduenz Award from the Family & Juvenile
2023 Applied Professionalism - 6 CLE / 6 E / 6 APC
By directive of the Indiana Supreme Court, all newly admitted attorneys must attend a six-hour Commission approved course on Applied...
Above & Beyond: Developing Customer Loyalty
“I got the call Friday afternoon. They were desperate. A crisis at their hotel put them in a real bind – and they needed all their sheets...
Little Things Like a Handshake Can Make a Big Difference in Negotiations
I met my wife over 20 years ago when one of my former law students introduced us. When I learned she grew up in Wisconsin, I immediately...
COA: Trail Court Erred in Granting Father’s Motion to Transfer Adoption Proceedings
Mother and Stepfather filed a petition for Stepfather’s adoption of Child. The petition was filed in Marion County, where their attorney...
To Kill a Mockingbird: An Application of Negotiation Judgment
Our kids tend to be rule-followers, which is perhaps not surprising as my wife and I tend to be more rule-breakers. Not big ones, but I do..
COA: Trial Court Properly Denied Summary Judgement that a Wife’s Interest in a Trust was Not Marital
Husband and Wife married in 1962. During the marriage, Wife’s mother created the Trust, which provided that Wife receive net income of the..
Negotiating With College Kids
My son starts college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois next week. Time flies! As the son of an author, he recently bought..
Longtime ICLEF Professional Responsibility Presenter becomes Career Management Coach with New Book
Longtime ICLEF faculty member and recently retired Indianapolis litigator and ethics attorney Kevin McGoff has not sat idle in his...
The Power of Tribal Unity
I met my wife over 20 years ago when one of my former law students introduced us. When I learned she grew up in Wisconsin, I immediately...
Father Not Entitled to Notice of a Petition for Temporary Custody of Child
While this appeal was dismissed for lack of appellate jurisdiction, the Indiana Supreme Court first noted that the Court of Appeals had...
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