As we are all painfully aware, the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the U.S. economy. We’ve seen soaring unemployment rates, a plummeting GDP, and the most significant U.S. economic downturn since the Great Depression. If you are a court manager, you’re likely pondering the impact this...

As part of recent demands to “defund the police,” some have argued that school resource officers (SROs) should not have a place in our nation’s schools. Some school districts, including those in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, and Portland, OR, have recently cut ties with the police. Is this a...

For many, working from home has become the new normal as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as states begin the process of opening back up, your employer may soon be calling you back to the office. Although some employees are eager to get back to their old work routines, the research shows...

The judicial system has a unique mission – to administer justice fairly and efficiently. Achieving this mission during a global pandemic comes with a distinct set of challenges. in court planning. Courts nationwide are struggling to strike a balance between carrying out essential functions and...

Let’s face it – these are unsettling times. Our lives and daily routines have been completely upended by the Coronavirus pandemic. Depending on where you live, you may not be able to go to a mall, the movies, a restaurant, or even a friend’s house. Your kids are home from school. You may need to...