DOUBLE DIPPING or BRINGING HOME THE BACON
YOU MAKE THE CALL!
Judges are parents too, and they want their kids to get the best education possible. But should members of the Broward judiciary be allowed to teach at private schools during traditional court hours in exchange for lucrative tuition breaks? At least two 17th Circuit judges are doing just that, starting their mornings late, and giving rise to complaints of rushed A.M. dockets and hearings, in addition to causing even greater time pressures on already stressed litigants, staff, jurors, and attorneys. Others are quick to point out that other judges start just as late for no good reason at all, arguing no harm, no foul. Peter Weinstein has yet to call back confirming official policy in this area, so until then ... You Make the Call!