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Hospital Liability: Understanding Malpractice and Administrative Negligence

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Hospital Liability: Understanding Malpractice and Administrative Negligence

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Tuesday, 04 October 2016 / Published in Corporate Safety, Law

Hospital liability arises from two separate and distinct sources. The first comes from malpractice committed by medical staff and the second arises from the negligence of administrative staff. The legal

The Role of the Judge: Procedural Fairness and Drug-Treatment Courts

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Tuesday, 20 September 2016 / Published in Law

The factors that make up a successful Drug Treatment Court (DTC) are diverse, but the emerging research demonstrates, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the interaction between a judge and a

The Hidden Crisis: Alcoholism in the Legal Profession

Hon. Peggy Hora (Ret.)

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 / Published in Alcohol Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder

The national average for people with alcohol use disorders is 1:10. According to Law.com, for lawyers, it’s 1:3. Alcoholism in the legal profession is a significant issue. Fully one third

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Tuesday, 06 September 2016 / Published in Law

As almost every American has learned from watching a myriad of police shows, a person charged with a crime has the right to an attorney and if that person cannot

Have You Read the Constitution?

David Wallace

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 / Published in Law

At the 2016 Democratic Convention, Khizr Khan asked of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump; “Have you even read the United States Constitution?” Unless you are living under a rock, if

Declaration of Human Rights Declaration of Independence Khizr Khan

A Judge’s Journey: How Sobriety Courts Transformed Justice – Part 2

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Thursday, 25 August 2016 / Published in Podcast

In part two of this series, Judge Brian MacKenzie interviews Judge Michael Haley about his law review article, Drug Courts: The Criminal Justice System Rolls the Rock. Judge Haley shares how Sobriety Courts transformed his approach to sentencing, offering hope and improving outcomes for participants and judges alike.

Sex Discrimination and the Law: Defining the Boundaries

Todd Brower (JSI Associate)

Tuesday, 23 August 2016 / Published in Law

Courts have started to determine whether sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination is cognizable as sex discrimination under federal statutes. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance and an

Civil Rights Act of 1964 Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The Marijuana Re-Schedule

Hon. Peggy Hora (Ret.)

Tuesday, 16 August 2016 / Published in Drugs, Law, Marijuana

It was good news and bad news this week for those who wish to legalize marijuana when the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) declined to re-schedule marijuana from a Schedule I

DEA

Voting Rights: Court Rulings on Democracy’s Cornerstone

Hon. Brian MacKenzie (Ret.)

Thursday, 11 August 2016 / Published in Podcast

This episode of Justice Speaks examines pivotal court decisions addressing voting rights following the Shelby County v. Holder ruling. Judges Peggy Hora (Ret.) and Brian MacKenzie (Ret.) discuss cases in North Carolina, Wisconsin, Texas, Michigan, and Kansas that highlight the ongoing battle to protect democracy and equality in the face of restrictive laws.

Honor Killings: A Global Crisis in Violence Against Women

David Wallace

Tuesday, 09 August 2016 / Published in Law

Sadly, the above news headlines are not uncommon. According to the United Nations, it is estimated that globally there are 5,000 murders called ‘honor killings’ every year. Women’s advocacy groups

Honour Killing