October 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “To Serve and Advocate…” by John Maley
  
• ISBA Update: “Access Resources Tailored to Your Career Stage” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “A Legislative History of Indiana’s Origination Clause, Part II (1851 Constitution)” by Gregory S. Mize
  
• “Short-Term Rentals Law” by Patrick Jones
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “July Cases Address Juvenile Rights Advisement, Discovery of Police Reports, Double Jeopardy” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Breaking Up Doesn’t Have to Be Hard to Do: Ethical Considerations When a Lawyer Leaves a Firm” by Adrienne Meiring and Hannah Dyer
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Local Elected Officials as Part-Time Employees, Commitment Appeals, and More in July” by Dakota C. Slaughter and Farrah N. Goodall
  

September 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Passing the Torch: Reflections on This Journey and the Road Ahead” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “Your Guide to the 2025 ISBA Annual Meeting” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “A Legislative History of Indiana’s Origination Clause, Part I (1816 Constitution)” by Gregory S. Mize
  
• “Spotlight on New Trial Procedure and Administrative Rules” by Hon. Marianne L. Vorhees
  
• “Six Strategies for Successful Client Relationships” by Tony Paganelli
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “June Cases Discuss Appeals in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings, Speedy Trial Violations, More” by Suzy St. John
  
• Ethics: “Switching Teams: Ethics of Lawyers Changing Firms” by Meg Christensen and Katie Jackson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Indiana Supreme Court Addresses Rights of Action, SORA, and More in June” by Jane Dall Wilson and Matt Giffin
  

July/August 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “The Rule of Law: Our Enduring Foundation” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• “The Importance of the Rule of Law” by Hon. Christopher M. Goff
  
• “Wisdom from the Bench: Thoughts on Facing Injustice, Remaining Motivated, and Loving the Rule of Law” by Hon. Steven David, Angka Hinshaw, Hon. John Baker, Hon. Carr Darden, and Hon. Robert Rucker
  
• “What Is a 'JAG' and Why Should We Care?” by J Thomas Parker
  
• “Having a Polite Conversation about the Rule of Law” by Kevin McGoff
  
• “May Judges Talk About the Rule of Law? Yes—With Care” by Charles G. Geyh
  
• “Bridging the Civics Gap: Indiana Bar Foundation and the Legal Profession in Action” by Abigail Hopf
  
• “From the Trenches: Bringing Legal Education to Indiana Classrooms” by Andrew Jones
  
• Ethics: “How Do Students Today Learn About the Rule of Law?” by Cari Sheehan
  
• ISBA Update: “Protecting the Rule of Law Starts with You” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “PCR Amendments, Reckless Homicide, Indigency Hearings, and More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Civil Cases Discuss New Approach for Appeals of Temporary Commitments, More” by Maggie L. Smith and Tony M. Powers
  

June 2025 Res Gestae

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• President's Perspective: "Power-Ups for the Profession: Nintendo, Kodak, and Indiana's Attorney Shortage Plan” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “Congratulations to Class XIII!” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: "ISBA Adopts Plan to Address Indiana’s Legal Service Shortage” by Christine Cordial
  
• “There’s More Than One Way to Be Mentored: Generational Trends and Mentorship Models” by Rebecca Smith
  
• “A New Chapter for Access to Justice and Indiana Legal Help” by Indiana Bar Foundation
  
• “Indiana’s Judiciary Advancing Mental Health Treatment Through Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs” by Hon. Matthew E. Sarber
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: "Five Criminal Case Summaries” by Jack Kenney
  
• Ethics: "Hallucinations, When Lawyers Fall Victim to Client Crime, and the Ethics of Retirement" by James Bell
  
• Civil Law Updates: "March Civil Cases Address Dismissals with Prejudice, Attorneys’ Fees” by Jenny Buchheit, Rani Amani, Abby DeMare, and Sean Dewey
  

May 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Justice, Independence, and Sunday Suppers: A Conversation with Chief Justice Loretta Rush” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “Don’t Forget to Renew Your ISBA Membership” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Reentry as a Human Rights Issue: Policy Considerations in Indiana's Criminal Justice System” by John Vance
  
• “Keep an Eye Out for the U.S. Supreme Court Group Swearing-in Ceremony" by ISBA Staff
  
• "Andersen v. Stability AI: The Future Impact on Artificial Intelligence Cases” by Hannah Andrade
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “February Cases Address Retroactivity, Jury Instructions, Second Amendment, and More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Revisiting the Attorney Surrogate Rule: A Proposal” by Greg Anderson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “February Cases Address Property Protections, Building Permit” by Dakota C. Slaughter and Curtis T. Jones
  

April 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “The Perfect Blend of Professional Development and Cultural Immersion: This Year’s ISBA CLE Abroad in Portugal” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “New Member Benefit: Decisis Legal Research” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Litigating Speedy Trial Rights in Indiana” by Christopher Keleher
  
• “Leveling the Playing Field: Litigation Strategy and Business Consulting for Solo and Small Firms” by Jason M. Massaro
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “January Cases Address Due Process Fairness, Cell Phone Tracking, and Right to Counsel” by Liz Houdek
  
• Ethics: “Generative AI and Attorney Ethics: A Conversation for Indiana Attorneys” by Meg Christensen and Katie Jackson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Court Discusses Production of a Smartphone in Discovery, Medical Malpractice Act, and More in January" by Maggie L. Smith and Cameron S. Trachtman
  

March 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “United in Purpose: The ISBA's Dynamic Partnership with Our Courts” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “ISBA Resource Round-Up” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “2025 State of the Judiciary: Your Indiana Judiciary” by Hon. Loretta H. Rush
  
• “Be a Savage: The Mindset That Got Me Through 100 Miles” by Hon. Michael T. Douglass
  
• "Merchant Cash Advances in Bankruptcy” by Mark S. Zuckerberg and Amanda K. Quick
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “December Cases Address Criminal Rule 4, Voir Dire Time Limits, More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Apple iOS 18.1: The Ethics of Recording Cell Phone Calls” by Cari Sheehan
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Court Discusses MMA’s Applicability, Standard of Review, and More in December” by Jenny Buchheit, Rani Amani, Abby DeMare, Sean Dewey
  

January/February 2025 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Changing the Game in 2025: Inspiration from the Gridiron” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “A Legacy of Service: ISBA Pro Bono Committee’s Walk-In Legal Clinics” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Integrating AI into Your Legal Practice: Practical Use Cases and How to Get Started” by Abigail Hopf
  
• “Guardian ad Litem Guidelines Adopted by Indiana Supreme Court” by Leslie Dunn
  
• “The Legal Landscape of Privacy: Why Lawyers Must Keep Up with Change” by Michael C. Maschke, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek
  
• “Honoring 25 and 50 Years of Service in the Legal Profession” by ISBA Staff
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “Indiana Court of Appeals: Key Decisions from October to November 2024” by Ruth Johnson and Jack Kenney
  
• Ethics: “Offensive Personality and the Oath of Attorneys” by James J. Bell
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Right to Compensation in Eminent Domain Proceedings, Constructive Trusts, and More” by Jane Dall Wilson
  

December 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Vigilant Guardians, Caring Neighbors: A Holiday Message About Professional Community” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “CLE Tips and FAQs” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Citation Matters: An Updated Guide to Correct Citation Form in Indiana” by Joel Schumm
  
• “Navigating QDROs: Important Guidance for Family Law Attorneys” by Dennis Groves
  
• “How to Use a Paralegal: Tips for the New Attorney” by Lottie Wathen
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “September Cases Address Contempt, Criminal Rule 4, Perjury, and More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “The Disqualification Dilemma” by Adrienne Meiring
  
• Civil Law Updates: “September Cases Discuss TikTok, Duty of Care, and More” by Dakota C. Slaughter and Curtis T. Jones
  

November 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “From Courtroom to Classroom: Building A 'Feeder System'” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “The 2024 Annual Summit” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Women in Law: In an Age of Tectonic Shifts, What Can We Do to Propel Everyone to the Next Level?” by the Indiana Women’s Empowerment Network
  
• “Women of 'Sense and Steel'” by Monica A. Fennell
  
• “Alternative Fee Arrangements: Embracing the Fixed Fee” by Randall Cloe
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “August Cases Address Judicial Recusal, Double Jeopardy Issues, and More” by Suzy St. John
  
• Ethics: “To Sign, or Not to Sign: A Primer on Attorney Deception” by Meg Christensen and Katie Jackson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Supreme Court Discusses Bright-Line Strict Liability Rule and Equitable-Estoppel Principles in August” by Maggie L. Smith and Cameron S. Trachtman
  

October 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: A Call to Engage” by Michael Jasaitis
  
• ISBA Update: “New Retirement and Succession Planning Resources” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Well-Being in Retirement—Turn Off Autopilot” by Kevin McGoff and Loretta Oleksy
  
• “Leading with Purpose: How Board Service and Volunteering Elevate Legal Careers and Communities” by Katherine Tapp
  
• “Private Judging in Indiana: What Is It and Why Should You Use It?” by Hon. Heather A. Welch (Ret.)
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “July Cases Address Second Amendment, Sentencing Challenges, and More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “AI Note-Taking Tools: Best Practices and Ethical Considerations” by Cari Sheehan
  
• Civil Law Updates: “July Cases Discuss Firefighter’s and First-Responder’s Rules, More” by Jenny Buchheit, Abby DeMare, and Sean Dewey
  

September 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “'Just Call Me Tom,' Signing Off” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “ISBA’s New On-Demand Library” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “ISBA to Address Indiana’s Attorney Shortage at the 2024 Annual Summit” by Christine Cordial
  
• “Hoosier Justice: AI and Jury Selection in Indiana” by Rodney R. Nordstrom, Ph.D., J.D.
  
• “The Big Shift: Moving from 'Have To' to 'Get To'” by Mike Tooley
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: "June Supreme Court Opinions Discuss LWOP and Delaying Trials Beyond the CR4 Deadline” by Zach Stock
  
• Ethics: "Call Me Maybe: The Art of Ethical Case Selection and Avoiding Unworthy Clients” by James J. Bell and Tyler Helmond
  
• Civil Law Updates: "June Cases Discuss Arbitration, Trial Rule 41(E), and More” by Daniel E. Pulliam and Aidan T. Parker
  

July/August 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “TCB!” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “Introducing the Inclusion Reference Guide” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Revisiting Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(d)” by J Thomas Parker
  
• “Trauma-Informed Legal Services Benefit Clients and Profession” by Kerry Hyatt Bennett
  
• “Perspectives on Indiana’s Legal Deserts”
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “Jury Instructions, Sentencing, and Statutory Language” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Maintaining Client Confidentiality in an 'Online' World” by Adrienne Meiring
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Spring Cases Address Seized Cash, Standard for Directed Verdicts, and More” by Dakota Slaughter and Farrah Goodall
  

June 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Is Your Lamp Lit?” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “Congratulations to LDA Class 12” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “House Enrolled Act 1209 Increases Multi-Generational Trusts’ Maximum Duration” by Jeffrey S. Dible
  
• “Succession Planning: Selling the Practice” by Don Hopper
  
• “Law Practice Management Considerations: File Storage and Data Security” by Seth R. Wilson
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “Double Jeopardy Test Clarified, Vindictive Prosecution Claim, and More” by Jack Kenney
  
• Ethics: “Red Flags to Help You Recognize and Avoid Certified Check Scams” by Margaret Christensen, Bryan Weese, and Katie Jackson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Supreme Court Issues Three Opinions on the Affiliation Statute and More” by Maggie L. Smith and Cameron S. Trachtman
  

May 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Exploring the Big Tent: Final Thoughts on DEI” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “New Updates, Dues Renewal, and Saying Goodbye to a Familiar Face” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act” by Res Gestae Staff
  
• “Hot Topics in Law Practice Management 2024” by Marc Matheny
  
• “OpenAI’s Prompt Guide for ChatGPT and How to Keep Out of Ethical Trouble” by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek, and Michael C. Maschke
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “February Cases Address Removal of Public Defenders, Lack of Intent, More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Ethical Obligations of Cybersecurity” by Cari L. Sheehan
  
• Civil Law Updates: “February Cases Address Implied Easements, Possibility of Different Standard for Unilateral Contracts, More” by Jenny Buchheit, Abby DeMare, and Sean Dewey
  

April 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Exploring the Big Tent: Further Thoughts on DEI” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “Talk to a Lawyer Today: Clearing the Queue” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: "A Challenging Landscape: How the Harvard Affirmative Action Case Will Affect Legal Diversity" by Jessica Heiser
  
• “Retirement and Succession Planning: Protecting Your Firm and Clients’ Legal Interests in Times of Transition" by John Trimble
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “January Cases Discuss Applying Cash Bail to Other Costs and More” by Liz Houdek
  
• Ethics: “No Pressure, But Lawyers Need to Preserve Society” by James J. Bell
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Standard of Care and More Addressed in January Cases” by Matt Giffin
  

March 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Exploring the Big Tent: ISBA Leaders’ Thoughts on Diversity” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “ISBA Section and Committee Leaders Participate in Leadership Enhancement Workshop” by Res Gestae Staff
  
• Cover Story: “Healthy Conflict in an Age of Avoidance” by Mike Tooley
  
• “Immigration in Indiana and Other Things to Consider When Representing Non-Citizens” by Haddy Rikabi
  
• “Continuing the Conversation on Attorney Attire”
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “Speedy Trials, Identity Deception, and More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “It’s Not a Party If It’s Ex Parte: A Review of the Ex Parte Rules” by Adrienne Meiring
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Premature Dismissal, Lack of Final Judgment, and More” by Dakota C. Slaughter and Curtis T. Jones
  

January/February 2024 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “A Hoosier’s Reflection on Washington, D.C.” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “Staff Updates and a New Focus” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “2024 State of the Judiciary: Indiana Courts' Return on Investment” by Hon. Loretta H. Rush
  
• “Using Online Reviews to Amplify the Customer Service Edge of Solo and Small Firm Attorneys” by Kelsey Singh
  
• “Financially Planning for Retirement” by Kevin Alerding
  
• “AI’s Impact on the Legal Profession” by Abigail Hopf
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “Courts Address Hospital Sentencing Hearing, Police Uniform Statute, and Other Issues” by Ruth Johnson and Jack Kenney
  
• Ethics: “The Technological Tightrope: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Responsibility” by Margaret Christensen and Katie Jackson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “Courts Address Class Actions Related to COVID-19, Silence as Acceptance, and More” by Maggie L. Smith and Cameron S. Trachtman
  

December 2023 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Step Up to Leadership” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “Your End-of-Year CLE Requirements” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “The Ethics of Attorneys’ Attire” by Jon R. Pactor
  
• “A Note on Attorneys’ Attire” by Hon. Marianne Vorhees and Melissa Keyes, Written Publications Committee Co-Chairs
  
• “Planning for Retirement” by Ted A. Waggoner
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “September Opinions Address Jury Issues, Warrant “Particularity,” and More” by Joel Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Weaponizing Inadvertent Disclosures” by Cari Sheehan
  
• Civil Law Updates: “September Cases Discuss Super PACs, Public Disclosure of Private Information, More” by Kathy Osborn and Katrina Gossett Kelly
  

November 2023 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “What’s Your Theme?” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “2023 Annual Summit” by Res Gestae Editor
  
• Cover Story: “Indiana Legal Deserts: Where We Are, How We Got Here, and What We Can Do” by Hon. Melissa S. May and Michael Moore
  
• “The Impact of Veteran Disability Attorney Representation: A Look at the VA Claims Influx Since 9/11” by Angelica C. Schultis
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “Evidentiary Harpoons, Things of Value, More Addressed in August Cases” by Zach Stock
  
• Ethics: “The Impact of Bias” by Adrienne Meiring
  
• Civil Law Updates: “August Cases Address Excusable Neglect, Bright-Line Rule, More” by Curtis T. Jones and Dakota C. Slaughter
  

October 2023 Res Gestae

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• President’s Perspective: “Just Call Me Tom” by Tom Felts
  
• ISBA Update: “Share Your Feedback: 2023 Res Gestae Readership Survey” by Res Gestae
  
• Cover Story: “The “Hoosier Statesman” Who Has Transformed Indiana’s Criminal Code” by Andrew Cullen
  
• “Creatures of Habit: Suggestions to Thoughtfully Evolve and Become an Inclusive Law Office” by Angka Hinshaw, Esq.
  
• “Lessons Learned by Clients’ Financial Assistance Fund Committee” by Nicky Mendenhall
  
• Criminal Justice Notes: “July Cases Address Retroactivity, Self-Representation, Sentencing, and More” by Joel M. Schumm
  
• Ethics: “Words and Their Ethical (and Expensive) Consequences: Navigating Pre-Trial and Extrajudicial Statements” by Meg Christensen and Katie Jackson
  
• Civil Law Updates: “July Cases Address Deceptive Consumer Sales Act, More” by Maggie L. Smith and Cameron S. Trachtman
  

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