General Discussion https://www.inbar.org/forums/topics.aspx?group=134007&forum=167238 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 03:37:33 GMT Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:43:28 GMT Copyright © 2016 Indiana State Bar Association Tip of the Week from Heather Myers and the Solo and Small Firm Conference https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1200560 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1200560 Tuesday Tip: Did you know that some professional liability insurance policies provide coverage to an attorney for responding to subpoenas? So, if you receive a request for production or a deposition notice, you may want to consult your insurance broker or your Policy. You might be able to receive the assistance of counsel to review and respond to the request, to seek security for your costs to produce documents under Trial Rule 34(C), or to help prepare you and defend you at a deposition. Check back here each Tuesday for your useful practice tip of the week and join us June 2-4 for the Solo and Small Firm Conference in French Lick, Indiana.

 

 

This tip is sponsored by the 2016 Solo and Small Firm Conference in French Lick from June 2-4, 2016


]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:43:28 GMT Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcut - Save https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199265 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199265 Have you ever been working on an important Microsoft Word document, only to have it crash and lose your last brilliant sentence?  Never again.  Build in the habit of pressing "Ctrl S" to save the document at frequent intervals.  Having this habit has saved me many times over the years.  

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:14:37 GMT Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts - Double Space https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199262 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199262 If you are editing a Microsoft Word document and quickly need to change to double spacing, select the paragraph you want to change and use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl 2" to change from single space to double-space.  

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:08:52 GMT 3 changes to make next time you open Microsoft Word https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199260 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199260 Microsoft Word is one of those programs that we use every day, but I find myself often making the same changes to get things the way I want them.  Instead of changing or adjusting Word every time you open it, here's a link to an article suggesting three changes that will make life simpler.  

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:59:01 GMT Tips on To Do Lists https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199256 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199256 Making a to do list can be more effective with just a few adjustments.  A few tips, assuming you are using a digital to list: first, make a separate task for each discrete action. Second, set a due date. You can always adjust, but due dates and reminders can help you build the habit of reviewing the task list. Be careful here, though, as a task with a due date is no substitute for a calendared deadline.


Third, use a consistent naming structure. Start with an action word (e.g., Read, Call, Review, Discuss, Meet with, etc.) and then add a detailed description (e.g., Call client to discuss settlement offer and response).

If the task is to contact someone, take a few seconds to add the contact information to the task’s memo area. That way you have everything you need to accomplish the task and should be less likely to procrastinate when you are ready to do the task.

Finally, consider adding the case/matter name in the task (either the description or the memo/notes area) so you can search for it later.

]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 01:47:20 GMT ABA Techshow https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199027 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1199027 Early bird registration for the ABA Techshow in Chicago has been extended through February 15.  For anyone interested in Law Practice Management, this is an excellent event.  

 

http://www.techshow.com/ 

 

If you are already planning on attending and would like to network with other Indiana attorneys, feel free to respond to this post so that we can organize a meeting.

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 17:18:31 GMT Tip of the Week provided by the 2016 ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1198539 https://www.inbar.org/forums/posts.aspx?group=134007&topic=1198539 Tuesday Tip

Tuesday Tip: Do you get stressed out by that little red number next to your inbox on your phone? Do you have your email open on your computer during the day and check it as soon as you get a new message? Constantly checking email can result in lost time during the day and can increase your stress level. Try scheduling time each day to tackle your inbox and resist the urge to look at it at other times. Also, let your clients know that you are not able to immediately respond to emails and that will help remove the expectation of an immediate response. Check back here each Tuesday for your useful practice tip of the week and join us June 2–4 for the Solo and Small Firm Conference in French Lick, Indiana.

 

This tip is provided to you each Tuesday courtesy of Heather George Myers and the 2016 ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference

 

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