Several years ago, I wrote, “10 Rules to Open Office Etiquette Brought to You by Miss Open Office Manners.” Boy, have times changed since then, particularly in light of COVID. Employers now realize that it is just as efficient (and in many cases, more so) for employees to telework at least part of...

Evictions are rising across the country. Beginning in March 2020, a patchwork of federal, state, and local eviction moratoriums were enacted as a response to the direct and indirect effects of the COVID pandemic. But the moratoriums were largely lifted between the end of 2021 and mid-2022. Since...

“Oh no, not jury duty!” exclaims the frazzled parent of two toddlers, the plumber with a calendar full of appointments and kids in college, or the graduate student working full-time and taking evening classes. Busy citizens from all walks of life often share a sense of dread upon learning they must...

The public can find courthouses to be an intimidating experience. Visitors to a courthouse are often there to support a family member, be a witness in a proceeding, or sometimes a plaintiff or defendant. They often need to spend a large portion of the day in the building, and amenities can help...

For more than two decades, I have worked in the law enforcement and security consulting profession, including several years as a school resource officer (SRO). As an SRO, I worked in five schools that housed all grade levels from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.