The use of collegial judges’ chambers is a developing trend in courthouse design. A collegial chambers arrangement is where two or more judges’ chambers suites are grouped together, apart from the courtrooms, instead of the traditional arrangement with a judge’s chambers suite being adjacent to his...

I recently enjoyed traveling to Europe for a week – Ireland. Before leaving, I found some great tips online about international travel. There were solid tips on finding a credit card without a foreign transaction fee, the best place to exchange dollars for euros, and using the bulk of your...

It’s time for some more friendly reminders from Miss Open Office Manners. In this installment, I discuss establishing boundaries and diversity in the open office.

In my role as a court planner, I have traveled across the country to dozens of courts to learn about trends that are impacting court workload. During the past several years, it has struck me that many courts are handling a growing number of defendants who are battling mental health issues. This...