It’s been more than two years since the COVID-19 virus was first detected by scientists. And during this time, we have learned quite a bit. The pandemic — something that some people now consider to be endemic — has affected nearly every sector, including the courts and criminal justice system. The courts and justice ...
Consumer purchasing behaviors are changing. While the connection between purchasing and courts with jury trials is muddy, there are important data from the American Marketing Association's latest report that translate over. "Consumers have started caring about healthy and hygienic packaging and how companies treat their employees." 26 percent of customers bought more based on how ...
Across the country, courts and businesses are slowly opening or reclosing depending on COVID-19 cases. Here's a list of new policies to consider implementing when your county is safe to open. Make face masks mandatory or strongly encourage their use. Enforce social distancing of 6 feet. Make hand sanitizer available and encourage its use. Improve ...
Check and cash payments Checks and cash were already heading out the door before COVID-19 arrived. In the last two decades, consumers have been using debit and credit cards more often. In the last ten years, payment services such as Square, PayPal, and Venmo have became increasingly popular. Online shopping has exploded since March when ...
When virtual courts can be utilized COVID-19 has dramatically changed how courts proceed with trials. Virtual courts have become more prevalent and helped lower the number of back-logged cases. However, only the trials that do not require juries have been able to be moved online. Bench trials do not have a jury. The judge weighs ...
Save during budget cuts COVID-19 has interrupted business so strongly many are preparing for a recession. When a recession occurs, budget cuts are sure to follow. CourtFunds is here to help save your county money when court functions open again. Forbes lists several ways to prepare for a post-coronavirus recession: Get a grip on financial ...