Bob Metcalfe, the inventor of the Ethernet computer-networking technology and founder of a tech company sold in 2010 to Hewlett-Packard for $2.7 billion, called this negotiation tactic of a potential venture capital investor the “Oh-by-the-Way Syndrome.” Here’s what happened. This venture firm would reach a tentative agreement with him on all the major terms, but then – just when he expected to sign – they would say “oh, by the way, we also need …,” and add another signifi

Please join Indiana Worker's Compensation Board Chair Linda Hamilton, program Co-Chair Krysten LeFavour, along with their faculty discussion leaders and several members of the Indiana Worker's Compensation Board for the annual Masters program. Be sure to register and reserve your spot now as attendance is in-person only!

Leadership is no longer optional for today’s legal professionals—it’s essential. Whether you're managing a corporate legal department, running a firm, or guiding a team of professionals, your ability to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience directly impacts performance, culture, and client outcomes.

Effective March 1, 2026, the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new law goes into effect that requires certain residential real estate transactions be reported to the federal government. Lawyers are subject to the reporting requirement. We will include a WalkThrough the Flowcharts to Determine What Transactions are Reportable and Determining What Must Be Gathered Using FinCEN’s Fileable Form.

Law firms constantly change and evolve. So to do the ethics and malpractice issues guiding lawyers’ conduct and representations. Only through regular review and updating of a firm’s processes and procedures to align with such changes can lawyers avoid unwanted surprises.