Will internal email die

Friday, December 2, 2011 by Chris Stephen
Initially, I will state for the record the apologies of your friendly, neighborhood Indiana Technology Lawyer for not posting a blog in a while.  I know that you, my loyal readers, have been waiting with bated breath in the hope that I would again grace cyberspace with my knowledge and wit.  And, alas, I have failed to deliver.  In my defense, this little technology law firm has been experiencing exponential growth and prosperity, which has dictated more work for yours truly.   But, that is...Read More »

New York guarantees lawyers to foreclosure debtors

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by Chris Stephen
 The first caveat is that I'm sorry I haven't posted anything recently.  Work here at Alerding Castor Hewitt has been going like gangbusters and yours truly has been up to his distinguished eyeballs in work.  Trust me, however, I'm now dutifully committing myself to continue providing insight and humor as your Indiana Internet Litigation guru. 

Second caveat is that this post actually has nothing to do with privacy litigation, software litigation or really any other technology law issues. ...Read More »

TECHNOLOGY LAW FIRM – THE SEASON OF CELEBRATION

Monday, December 20, 2010 by Scott Kreider

Your friendly neighborhood litigation attorney at Alerding Castor Hewitt, LLP with a final post for the year to all of our business, Indiana internet litigation, and technology law clients.  Saturday, December 25th will no doubt be a date of celebration in many homes.  As you spend time with your family, remember how special the day is and all of the changes that have taken place in the last 20 years.

Some of you might wonder what I mean exactly.  I’m not referring to Christmas.  And for those...

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Two interesting non-Indiana internet litigation rulings related to 47 USC 230 protection

Monday, November 29, 2010 by Chris Stephen
I hope that you all had a thankful and fulfilling turkey day.  Your friendly neighborhood technology legal counsel stuffed himself horrendously.  But, I digress.  I know that I owe you all part 2 of my discussion of the legal landscape of corporate blogging, and I promise that I will get that posted in the near future, but two recent opinions in some non-Indiana Internet litigation piqued my interest and I had to talk about them.  Both rulings involve application of the liability...Read More »

Funding Law – TechPoint Innovation Summit

Thursday, October 21, 2010 by David Castor
Next week I am moderating the plenary panel at TechPoint’s Innovation Summit entitled Funding Innovation

Check it out: TechPoint Innovation Summit
 
Also check out the sponsors page.  I counted today, and nine Alerding Castor Hewitt clients are sponsors of the Summit.  That is awesome. 

This year’s panel members represent private equity investors, angel investor groups, successful entrepreneurs and grant funding organizations which look for funding and investment opportunities in Indiana...Read More »

Memo from Uncle Sam: Die Hard 4 wasn't all that impossible; let us help you

Monday, August 30, 2010 by Chris Stephen
Another post that doesn't quite fit neatly into Indiana Internet litigation or privacy law, but that intrigues me.  BusinessWeek, passing along a Tim Greene article from NetworkWorld (found here: www.networkworld.com/nwlookup.jsp), is reporting that the U.S. military has issued an essay in which it urges its expertise in defense be put to use in protecting civilian networked infrastructure, such as power grids, financial institutions, etc.  The essay from Foreign Affairs sets out the concept...Read More »

Never underestimate your staff, but rather, allow them to envision and strive for excellence

Sunday, August 22, 2010 by Chris Stephen
The ACH litigation team had its first ever (as far as I'm aware) litigation retreat this weekend, and as I reminisce on our time, I am struck by the realization that to be a successful business, you have to allow your team to envision and strive for excellence with you.  This weekend we had some great discussion and "vision-casting" on the areas of privacy litigation, Indiana probate litigation, business law, Internet litigation, banking law, SaaS litigation, and several other areas where we are...Read More »

Firm Joins Innovation Summit as a Sponsor

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by Lainey Scheetz

FIRM JOINS INNOVATION SUMMIT AS SPONSOR

 

For the second year in a row, the firm committed to this year’s Innovation Summit as the Plenary Panel Sponsor. 

 

This annual event brings together entrepreneurs, executives and policymakers for learning, dialogue and debate on the central challenge of today’s economy – turning today’s ideas into tomorrow’s business breakthroughs. The Summit includes keynote speakers, breakout sessions on a variety of innovation related topics, and dozens of trade and...

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ALERDING CASTOR HEWITT, LLP CLIENT NAMED 10TH FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY IN INDIANA FOR THIRD TIME

Friday, July 23, 2010 by Lainey Scheetz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2010
Contact: Lainey Scheetz
317.403.9012
lscheetz@alerdingcastor.com

ALERDING CASTOR HEWITT, LLP CLIENT NAMED 10TH FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE COMPANY IN INDIANA FOR THIRD TIME

Indianapolis, IN – Iasta, the leading provider of eSourcing software and solutions, was titled as the 10th Fastest Growing Private Company in Indiana for 2010 by the Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ).  A third time honoree, Iasta boosted its three-year growth rate at 134 percent.

The report...

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Alerding Castor Hewitt Proud Sponsor of Adoptions of Indiana (AD-IN) Annual Golf Outing

Monday, April 26, 2010 by Lainey Scheetz

You might wonder why an Indiana law firm with a practice in several areas of technology (Indiana Internet Litigation, SaaS Legal Consulting to name just two) finds itself supporting a golf outing that raises money for adoption?  "As a firm that prides itself on supporting the local community, we don't always align our charitable giving strictly to serve our immediate demographic.  There are many organizations deserving of our support and Adoptions of Indiana is certainly one of them," comments...

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Venue Selection Clauses - The Hidden Danger (Part 1)

Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Chris Stephen
Indiana Privacy LitigationYour friendly neighborhood technology legal counsel here to discuss with you the hidden dangers lurking in your unassuming (and unread) terms of service agreements.  Janet Croswell, one of our fabulous tech lawyers, posted back on February 10, 2010 about the pitfalls that businesses face related to the clickwrap agreement (here's a link for those playing along at home  blog.alerdingcastor.com/blog/alerding-castor).  Now for those of you scratching your head and wondering what a "clickwrap...Read More »

Rules of Funding

Thursday, March 11, 2010 by David Castor
US Private EquityThere is a good article on the Mercury News Blog today on How dot-com start-ups have changed 10 years later.  The article addresses the maturity of both technology companies and US private equity investors over the last decade.  It is an interesting read.

There has been a lot of activity in angel investor groups and venture capital investments in Indiana technology companies over the last few months.  2010 has definitely started with a bang at Alerding Castor Hewitt where we have helped five...Read More »

2010 Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer: Brian Hewitt

Thursday, February 18, 2010 by Janet Monroe
Indiana Probate Litigation, Indiana Entrepreneurial LawCongratulations are in order to Brian Hewitt, the newest parter of Alerding Castor Hewitt, LLP, who was recognized this week as one of Indiana's 2010 top 50 Super Lawyers.

Brian concentrates his practice on estate, trust, and guardianship planning, administration, and litigation; and mediation and business law.

He is a Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and a member of the Probate Litigation Committee of the...
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ALERDING CASTOR HEWITT LLP PARTNER NAMED TO FORTY UNDER 40

Thursday, February 4, 2010 by Lainey Scheetz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2010
Contact: Lainey Scheetz
317.403.9012
lscheetz@alerdingcastor.com

ALERDING CASTOR HEWITT LLP PARTNER NAMED TO FORTY UNDER 40

Indianapolis, IN – Alerding Castor Hewitt LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Alerding, a partner at the firm, has been named to the 2010 Indianapolis Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list.  The list recognizes local business and professional leaders who have achieved success and excelled in their field before the age of 40. Those...

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Check Out The Butler Accelerator

Thursday, December 24, 2009 by David Castor
Entreprenurial Law - Accelorator ProgramClosing in on the end of 2009 I have to say that I am quite pleased with the commitment Indiana showed this year to be a State that supports and promotes innovation, entreprenuership and business growth.

This week I had breakfast with Larry O'Connor, Executive Director of Butler University's Business Accelerator.  Larry is a former CEO of Bank One Indiana.  Following his "retirement", Larry became CEO of The IndianapolisMuseumm of Art, and recently took the position to lead theAcceleratorr...Read More »

The Danger of the Autofill

Friday, December 11, 2009 by Chris Stephen
Interesting case (2009 WL 4261214) came across my desk.  Not related to Indiana Internet litigation, but interesting conundrum.  The basic facts are that client wanted to send e-mail response to his attorneys.  In adding the second attorney, he inadvertently sent it to a third party.  Through several forwards, it ends up at his opposing counsel's desk.  That counsel wants to use it in litigation.  Ultimately, the Idaho District Court found that it was an inadvertent production and made the...Read More »

Good Metrics

Monday, November 23, 2009 by David Castor
What are your metrics for business success?  I attended a non-profit board meeting this past week where the directors were working through this question  - "How do we measure success?" 

A common metric that was discussed was # of volunteers in the organization in ___ years.  Although this metric does measure growth, it does not measure the quality of growth.  What if the volunteers are under committed, under trained or just plain lousy at their job?  You may meet your metric but find that your...Read More »

Indiana Is More Than Low Cost Housing And A Good Family Enviornment

Friday, November 20, 2009 by David Castor
There are several business blogs that I follow.  Most of these are written by SaaS law / Internet law clients of mine or other Indiana businesses in technology industries.  Lately I have been falling behind on them.  This morning I am trying to catch up. 

I came across a very good, brief video on Kristian Andersen + Associates' blog.  

The video is from the Bigger Ideas/Smaller Indiana conference this past summer.  In the video Kristian Andersen shares his feelings on central Indiana's business...Read More »

Today is the Innovation Summit

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 by David Castor
The TechPoint Innovation Summit 2009 is finally here.  I have been looking forward to this event this year (which has not necessarily been the case in past years). 

This year's focus is more tailored to helping seed and emerging stage Indiana technology companies pursue excellence in developing their innovation, marketing their innovation and seeking funding for their innovation.  As an Indiana tech lawyer these topics hit right at heart of the needs I have wrestled through with my clients.  

I...Read More »

Lori Drew- The Saga Continues

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Chris Stephen
I had every intention today of writing an insightful piece on the recent Lori Drew decision handed down by District Court in California yesterday, however, Eric Goldman beat me to it. So, I'm going to instead give you the link to his blog post on it and send him a big kudos from the Indiana technology law world. 

Professor Goldman's tech and marketing blog (which I recommend to anyone that is interested in cyberlaw or Internet litigation) is http://blog.ericgoldman.org/.  His blog also has a link...Read More »