The election of 2008 is over and what an enthralling and exciting year this was for our nation. Many worked for, or volunteered for, their candidate of choice. Some, like me, may have yearned to contribute and work for the success of their favorite candidate, but could not because of their employment. I didn’t contribute one dime, go to any campaign events, or display any signs (except for one poster on my ref … [Read more...] about The First Amendment and At-Will Employment
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Court Technology and Mos Maiorum: "We have always done it that way."
How many times do you walk away scratching your head when you hear this explanation given for the use of a questionable procedure? Well, you may not know it, but there is an historical reference. The Roman doctrine of mos maiorum means adhering to the legacy of usages and systems and organization inherited from the past. As we move forward with court technology this is one judge’s perspective on these rapidly app … [Read more...] about Court Technology and Mos Maiorum: "We have always done it that way."
Bits & Bytes Enters the Blogosphere
Just as technology in general advances at lightning speed—with some new device, software, mobile or web application entering the market every month—court technology in Indiana reaches new milestones on a weekly basis. For example, since the last issue of the Court Times was published: The Odyssey CMS went live in Tipton Circuit Court and Center Township Small Claims Court (Marion County) 28 law enforcement depa … [Read more...] about Bits & Bytes Enters the Blogosphere
Workplace Bullies Beware
A recent Indiana Supreme Court case, Raess v. Doescher, 883 N.E. 2d 790 (Ind. 2008), has really grabbed the interest of employment lawyers across the nation. In a national phone-in seminar last month on “New Trends in Employment Law,” a panel of legal experts spent considerable time discussing the case. Enter “workplace bully” in any search engine and many sites will appear discussing the Raess case. With the nationa … [Read more...] about Workplace Bullies Beware
The Odyssey Continues: CMS Deployment Under Way in 10 New Counties
With the successful completion of the first phase of deployment of the state Odyssey case management system (CMS) in the 10 pilot court sites (9 Monroe County trial courts and one Washington Township, Marion County small claims court), work is under way to prepare the next deployment in 10 potential county sites. These 10 counties are home to 35 trial courts, eight small claims courts, and 14 city and town … [Read more...] about The Odyssey Continues: CMS Deployment Under Way in 10 New Counties