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Court, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence

March 28, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Join Kevin Bowling as we discuss the ethical issues surrounding the burgeoning topic of courts’ use of artificial intelligence (AI).  Kevin discusses a definition of AI and specifically generative AI, existing practical uses in … Continue reading Court, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence

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Highlights of the 2024 NACM Midyear Conference (Virtually!)

Last month I virtually attended the 2024 Midyear Conference of the National Association for Court Management (NACM).  The conference theme was “Leadership Opportunities and Challenges for our Nation’s Courts – Engaging a New and Diverse Workforce.”  This was the third time I have used the livestream option to attend a NACM conference, and I highly … Continue reading Highlights of the 2024 NACM Midyear Conference (Virtually!)

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Employee Performance in the Workplace: Ethical Conundrums

Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – October 26, 2023, Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Today’s Question of Ethics Conversation looks at several ethical challenges regarding employee performance. It discusses four questions many supervisors face in their oversight role. Can you, as a supervisor, remain friends with … Continue reading Employee Performance in the Workplace: Ethical Conundrums

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“Quiet Quitting”: What Is It? What Should We Do About It?

Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – April 27, 2023, Episode. Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management “Quiet Quitting.”  It is a topic that many of us have heard about.  In an era where it is a challenge to hire employees, is “Quiet Quitting” an emerging change in the … Continue reading “Quiet Quitting”: What Is It? What Should We Do About It?

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Hiring Ethical Employees: Accountability and Background Checks

Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – February 23, 2023, Episode. This is the second of a two-part conversation on hiring ethical employees. Please check this website for Part-One, held January 26th, 2023. Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management What actions can a court take to optimize the hiring … Continue reading Hiring Ethical Employees: Accountability and Background Checks

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Courts and Ethics: Should the U.S. Supreme Court Adopt a Code of Conduct?

January 17th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Every state in our nation has a Judicial Code of Conduct.  Every judge in each state is obligated to follow that state’s Code.  Since 1973, most Federal judges have been subject to The Code of Conduct … Continue reading Courts and Ethics: Should the U.S. Supreme Court Adopt a Code of Conduct?

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: What is the Court’s Duty?

Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – Summer 2022 Edition of the Court Manager Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM NACM has made a commitment to the values of providing equal justice regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity, disability, or social economic status.  What is the court’s ethical obligation, particularly … Continue reading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: What is the Court’s Duty?