Gary O. Todd Presents at 8th Annual CLE by the Sea Conference
Gary O. Todd was a featured speaker at the 8th Annual CLE by the Sea: New England Conference for Solos & Small Law Firms, hosted by the Greater Newburyport Bar Association in collaboration with several regional bar associations.
Gary’s session, Leveraging Alcohol Monitoring Technology to Mitigate Conflict and Avoid Common Mistakes, explored best practices and legal strategies on how to navigate family law cases involving one or both parents who are accused of alcohol misuse while parenting.
Topics included:
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The dynamics of parenting when Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is involved
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Applying medical and behavioral facts about AUD to parenting plans and custody decisions
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The evolution of alcohol testing methods—from traditional approaches to modern, tamper-resistant technologies
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Tools for accountability without enabling misuse of monitoring as a weapon
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Recognizing compliant vs. non-compliant behavior and addressing it appropriately in legal proceedings
The day-long program, held at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts, covered a range of substantive legal issues and practical guidance tailored to solo and small firm practitioners.