Adults have one thing in common: we were once children. The quality of one’s childhood may have been tumultuous, nurturing, or a little of both. Certain events from childhood can stay with a person, sometimes long into adulthood. There is a scientifically documented relationship between events occurring in one’s childhood and an adult’s health and well-being. There was an intriguing study done in the 1990s called the … [Read more...] about Are ACEs in your Courtroom?
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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)
Hon. Beth Ann Butsch
This is the thirty-ninth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Fayette Circuit Court Judge Beth Ann Butsch is our judge featured in this issue. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1981, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law (Indianapolis) in 1985. Following graduation from law … [Read more...] about Hon. Beth Ann Butsch
Judge Harcourt receives distinguished service award
Senior Judge Barbara Harcourt received the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) Distinguished Service Award on July 12 from NCSC President Mary McQueen. One of the highest awards presented by NCSC, it is presented annually to those who have made significant contributions to the justice system and who have supported NCSC’s mission. Judge Harcourt was honored for her innovative work with NCSC’s Institute for Court M … [Read more...] about Judge Harcourt receives distinguished service award
Bob Harkness named 2016 CASA of the Year
The State Office of GAL/CASA and the Indiana Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) began a partnership in 2007 to encourage more retired teachers to become advocates for abused and neglected children. In support of this partnership, each year the IRTA recognizes an outstanding IRTA member who has served as a CASA director, staff member or volunteer. This year, the IRTA Award for the Outstanding Contribution to CASA was … [Read more...] about Bob Harkness named 2016 CASA of the Year