In December 2011, former Governor Mitch Daniels appointed a 15-member bicentennial commission to oversee the planning and execution of a statewide celebration for Indiana’s 200th birthday. Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and former Congressman Lee Hamilton served as the co-chairs. The Bicentennial Visioning Project (Project) is an endorsed project of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission engaging more than one hundred H … [Read more...] about 50 Big Ideas to Improve Indiana
Hon. John R. Pera
This is the fortieth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Lake Superior Court Judge John R. Pera is our judge featured in this issue. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1972, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1975. Before assuming the bench in 2000, he practiced law in Merrillville … [Read more...] about Hon. John R. Pera
Educators attend Teacher Workshop at the State House
On August 31, sixty educators attended a workshop sponsored by the Indiana Supreme Court in collaboration with the Indiana Historical Society. The workshop provided teachers, administrators, and one truancy officer with an opportunity to visit downtown Indianapolis and learn about the history and operation of the judicial branch. Judges and lawyers nominated these educators for this professional development … [Read more...] about Educators attend Teacher Workshop at the State House
Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Changes are coming to the Senior Judge Program. On August 10, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court created the Senior Judge Committee consisting of seven members, including three senior judges and three trial court judges. Under the Order, the “Committee is charged with making recommendations to the Court regarding the utilization of senior judges and the administration of the senior judge program. The Committee shall e … [Read more...] about Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Increase pay or limit hours is the choice for many employers effective December 1st under a new Department of Labor rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers are under more stringent standards concerning over-time pay for non-exempt employees. Most court employees are, and will remain, classified as non-exempt but courts should be aware of the changes. Three factors determine the exempt versus … [Read more...] about Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)