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Adoption Law in Indiana 2023 - 3 CLE
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Federal Civil Practice 2023 - 3 CLE
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Charitable Giving: The Basics to Advanced Applications 2023 - 6 CLE / 1 E
Charitable Giving: The Basics to Advanced Applications 2023


The Sports and Negotiation Relationship
I’m a big sports fan. Phoenix Suns. Pro tennis and football. March Madness. Not a fanatic. But I really enjoy watching elite athletes...


COA Affirms Trial Court’s Determination that Father’s Consent to Adoption was Valid and Binding
Indiana statute generally requires that a consent to adoption, to be valid, must be executed in the presence of specific witnesses, such as


How to Make Strategic Negotiating a Habit
I’m in the behavior modification business. I try to change negotiation behavior from instinctive or intuitive – the way we have negotiated..


Annual Lessons to Implement in 2023
Here’s my annual list of lessons learned and a reminder to put these strategies into practice in 2023. You won’t get better results if you..


3 Lessons from the Brittney Griner Negotiations
I recently watched the movie "Bridge of Spies" in which Tom Hanks, playing an American lawyer, negotiated the release of a U.S. spy pilot..


When to Take the Deal
Should I take the deal? I don’t want any regrets. It seems great, but I could be leaving a lot on the table. What should I do?” I get this..


COA Reasons that Trial Court’s Specific Findings of Inability to Communicate & Cooperate
Trial court erred when it awarded the parties joint legal custody of Child after making specific findings that the parties have an inability


The Role of Luck in Negotiations
Almost 30 years ago, I was sitting in my office when a senior partner at the law firm stuck his head in my door and asked if I wanted...


A Wonderful Time Was Had at This Year's Advanced Elder Law at the Turkey Run Inn
The annual Advanced Elder Law Masters Series program took place at the Turkey Run Inn August 12 – 13, 2022. Nestled in the shadows of ...


A Major NFL Negotiation Mistake
NFL star quarterback Kyler Murray recently signed a $230.5 million, five-year contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals. On its face...


ICLEF Provides Complementary 30-minute Law Practice Management Consultations - Sept. 12
We have a limited number of complementary Law Practice Management appointments available. Appointments are available on a first come...


Building a Negotiation Culture
Our folks don’t think about the sales process as a negotiation. They think the negotiation is just the back-and-forth at the end...


COA Reverses Trial Court’s Provisional Order that the Marital Residence be Sold
COA Reverses Trial Court’s Provisional Order that the Marital Residence be Sold


Dad’s Negotiation Lessons
My Dad recently passed away at 91. He taught me a ton about life and negotiation. Here are my five biggest negotiation takeaways from his...


COA Affirmed Husband was Voluntarily Underemployed, but the Income Imputation was Remanded
Trial court acted within its discretion when it found Husband to be voluntarily underemployed for child support purposes, but the amount...


4 Powerful Strategies in Negotiating with the Elderly
My Dad is 91 years old and my Mom is 84. Both are in generally good health, and the years have been pretty kind to them. But their mental an


ICLEF Family Law Institute Chair Andy Mallor Among Five Inducted into IU Maurer's Alumni Fellows
Five alumni from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law will receive the highest honor the school can bestow when they are inducted int
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