There’s an App for That: Apps that Support Sobriety

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Tuesday, 21 June 2016 / Published in Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder
According to the Pew Research Center, 68% of Americans have smartphones and 45% have tablet computers.  Along with smart phones and tablets come apps – apps that keep track of

Justice Speaks Podcast Episode #20

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Thursday, 16 June 2016 / Published in Podcast
Can Judicial Compassion Be Unethical?  Justice Speaks Podcast Veterans’ Treatment Courts Two months ago something happened that has been bothering me ever since. A judge in North Carolina sentenced a
Elder Abuse and Exploitation: An Attack on Vulnerable Victims
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Tuesday, 14 June 2016 / Published in Law
Elder Abuse and Exploitation: An Attack on Vulnerable Victims Editor’s Note: June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  Learn more here.  With our ever growing aging population, crimes against
A Perspective on the Syrian Refugee Crisis From Istanbul
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Tuesday, 07 June 2016 / Published in Law
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A Perspective on the Syrian Refugee Crisis From Istanbul I was recently invited by the Turkish Association of Judicial Unity, (YBD) to be an observer at an international symposium on
Happy Anniversary, Romer v. Evans
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Tuesday, 31 May 2016 / Published in Law
Happy Anniversary, Romer v. Evans May 20, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Romer v. Evans. This was the first positive decision by that Court
Understanding Addiction: An Old Dog Learning New Tricks
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Tuesday, 24 May 2016 / Published in DWI Courts, Problem Solving Courts, Substance Use Disorder
Understanding Addiction: An Old Dog Learning New Tricks Over thirty years ago, I walked into a courtroom located in Eaton County, Michigan. I was a new assistant prosecuting attorney (APA)
Marijuana in the Workplace
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Tuesday, 17 May 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Drug Policies, Drug Testing, Drugs, Law, Marijuana
Marijuana in the Workplace
Marijuana in the Workplace Along with alcohol and other drugs in the workplace, the advent of the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in many states requires employers to face

Vicarious Liability: Employer Liability for Employees’ Driving

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Tuesday, 10 May 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Law, Road Safety
The common law legal theory of vicarious liability existed long before the invention of the first motor vehicle.  Applying the concept of respondeat superior, courts have held that an employer
Alcohol-Impaired Driving: High Tech Approaches to Prevent It
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Tuesday, 03 May 2016 / Published in Impaired Driving, Traffic Safety
High Tech Approaches to Prevent Alcohol-Impaired Driving When was the last time you heard a hostess say, “Have one for the road”? Decades, right? However, in the 50’s and 60’s

Justice Speaks Podcast Episode #19

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Thursday, 28 April 2016 / Published in Podcast
Drug Court: The Criminal Justice System Rolls the Rock, Part 1 – Justice Speaks Podcast In this episode of Justice Speaks, JSI Founder Judge Brian MacKenzie (Ret) speaks with Judge

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