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Alcohol Awareness Month

David Wallace

Tuesday, 03 April 2018 / Published in Law

The facts are staggering; the tragedy enormous; the solution difficult. Did you know that alcohol is the most commonly misused substance consumed in the United States? Did you know that

5 Tips to Reduce Company Liability

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

On a bright morning just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, a semi truck hauling two trailers crashed into a motorcycle that was stopped for a red light. The bike and

Negligent Entrustment Vicarious Liability

Using the CARS Assessment Tool to Address Co-Occurring Disorders in DUI Offenders

David Wallace

Thursday, 22 March 2018 / Published in Podcast

Learn how the CARS assessment tool helps identify co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in DUI offenders, providing targeted treatment referrals.

The Opioid Epidemic

Hon. Peggy Hora (Ret.)

Tuesday, 20 March 2018 / Published in Drugs

“According the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), in 2016, over 11 million Americans misused prescription opioids, nearly 1 million

Man’s Threats A Threat Against Democracy

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Tuesday, 13 February 2018 / Published in Law

Brandon Griesemer, a part-time grocery clerk living with his parents in Novi, called the main telephone line at CNN 22 times Jan. 9 and 10. Along with racist insults, he

Seeking Justice

David Wallace

Tuesday, 06 February 2018 / Published in Law

Recently I had the opportunity to re-visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington DC. The inscriptions on the wall reminded me of the power of this inspirational

Equifax and Protecting Your Credit

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Tuesday, 30 January 2018 / Published in Cyber Law, Law

You’ve been robbed. Don’t reach for your wallet or your car keys; they are not missing. But all the information in your wallet and the information about how you finance

Crash, Not Accident: Why Words Matter in Traffic Safety

David Wallace

Tuesday, 23 January 2018 / Published in Traffic Safety

Every day, thousands of people are affected by traffic crashes. Yet, they are often called “accidents,” implying that they are unpredictable and unpreventable. However, with 94% of traffic crashes caused by

Drop the A Word

2018 – Your Year to Make a Difference

David Wallace

Tuesday, 09 January 2018 / Published in Traffic Safety

Every year at this time thousands of individuals make New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives and be a better person. Whether it is to lose weight, stop smoking or

New International Award Named After JSI President Judge Peggy Hora

Justice Speakers Institute

Wednesday, 03 January 2018 / Published in Problem Solving Courts

The Board of Trustees of the International Society for Therapeutic Jurisprudence (ISTJ) has enthusiastically approved the creation of the “Peggy Hora/Michael Jones Award for Distinguished Judicial Service,” to be presented