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Florida Bar News Briefs details a quest to protect quasi-judicial officers

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The Florida Bar News BriefsThe latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:

  • The Family Law Section calling for new legislation to protect magistrates, child support hearing officers, administrative law judges, and other “quasi-judicial officers,” and their administrative assistants.
  • The Supreme Court charging the Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts with the ongoing responsibility of addressing the needs of individuals engaged with the court system due to mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • The 11th Circuit Public Defender’s Office being named a “Gold Stevie Award” winner in the Corporate Responsibility Category of the 22nd Annual American Business Awards.

Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department.

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