With the renewal of increases in COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, Indiana, and the country, I have determined that it is in the best interest of myself, my staff, and my clients, to reinstitute certain protocols to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Everyone has an absolute Constitutional right to maintain the absolute privacy …
Mandates? Liberties?
The United States Supreme Court has long upheld mandates to protect against the spread of communicable diseases. In reference to measures taken to eradicate smallpox, it has said that "the liberty secured by the Constitution of the United States to every person within its jurisdiction does not import an absolute right in each person to …
Nonprofit Consulting & Legal Services
Many of you know that I am pretty active with our community's philanthropic sector. Over the years, however, I have found that too often, an organization will come to me on the fly with a "quick" question that puts me in kind of a bind. I really want to help, but I also want to …
We’re Revisiting Our Health & Safety Protocols
As Indiana continues to struggle with controlling the spread of COVID-19, we at Dudas Law have determined to revisit our health and safety protocols to ensure that all of us and all of you remain healthy and virus-free. You may recall that we closed our doors to the public on March 20, 2020, and reopened …
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“Quick Question …”
... with few exeptions, there are no "quick questions." In order for me to answer your "quick question," I am ethically required to do a number of things.
What’s this idea of judicial retention?
Every general election in Indiana, you’ll see a section where you’re asked the following question: “Should Justice/Judge [Jane Doe] be retained in office?” You can either vote “yes” or “no.” If the Justice or Judge receives a majority of yes votes, they get to keep their job for another ten years. How does this work, …
Reopening Protocols
Barring a roll-back of Indiana’s reopening plan, Dudas Law will reopen to the general public on Monday, July 6, 2020. Here’s what you need to know: All staff is required to wear a mask when engaged in person with a member of the public. People entering the office will be required to wear a mask. …
Why Bulldog Tactics Won’t Work
For whatever reason, prospective family law clients often start our introductions with, “I hear you’re a bulldog.” They say it with all the confidence in the world that the compliment will flatter me to no end, thus kicking off our relationship as co-conspirators in our shared goal of conquest and victory at all costs. But …
A Lawyer and her Horse Walk into a Theater …
Amy’s latest Indiana Lawyer column highlights Indianapolis attorney Maria Matters who applies compartmentalization skills gained as a lawyer to the sometimes stressful long tech rehearsals in musical theater (at Footlite Musicals) and scripting skills gained while engaged in theater to her litigation practice. Her horses provide her opportunities to clear her mind which allows for …
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Amy Highlights Columbus Attorney Who Announces High School Sports
I write a bi-monthly column for the Indiana Lawyer about colleagues across the state who have what some might consider an “unusual” fit for an attorney.This month’s column is about Tim Vrana, a Columbus attorney who is the public address announcer for the Columbus North High School Bull Dogs. His story is fascinating! Check it …
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