Mediator Madeleine Mannello Joins MediationWorks

Madeleine Mannello

MediationWorks is pleased to announce the addition of Madeleine Q. Mannello to the company as its newest mediator. Madeleine Mannello is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Her career has ranged from representing corporate entities at an AmLaw 200 International Insurance Defense firm to defending government entities against tort and contract suits to…

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New Delivery of Employment Laws

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By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator There have been critical new rules, regulations and law changes over the last year affecting the employment world. Two significant changes include the Department of Labor Wage and Hour rules and the passing of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The new…

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“I can’t get no…Satisfaction.” The Rolling Stones, 1964

Maybe if Mick Jagger went to a mediation he would have felt differently. Realistically, satisfaction should be the goal for all parties at a mediation. No one should expect to walk out feeling vindicated. On the other hand, no one should walk out feeling like they got hosed. Walking out of a mediation feeling satisfied is…

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Brenda Pagliaro – Guest on the Verdict is Marketing Podcast – Web ADA Compliance

LawBard's The Verdict is Marketing Podcast marquee with Guest Brenda Pagliaro on Web ADA Compliance

Mediator Brenda Pagliaro was a featured guest on LawBARD’s The Verdict is Marketing Podcast, where she delved into the critical topics of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and ADA compliance. Brenda explains the fundamentals of ADA and WCAG, provides actionable steps to achieve compliance and avoid litigation, explores potential solutions, and emphasizes the importance of…

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Mediation Can Be Like Preparing a Fine Meal

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By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Too often, when I begin a mediation, I hear one of the parties (usually one of the attorneys) say “we don’t want to be here all day”. Patience in mediation is a vital concept for all engaged reflecting the necessity…

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Are You Seeing the Whole Elephant?

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By: Philip G. Thompson Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator There are some really great proverbs that help illustrate what mediation is all about. One of them involves some blind children and an elephant. It goes like this: A support group for blind children went on a field trip…

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Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association Sponsorships

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                  MediationWorks is a proud sponsor of the Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association. The BCWLA is a diverse group of lawyers and judges who reside, work, and socialize in Broward County. The BCWLA’s vision is that a successful legal community thrives on the commitment of its lawyers…

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Is the Gig up?

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By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Many are contemplating the implication of the 2024 FLSA rule changes on the gig economy due to the expansion of the “economic realities” test. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently rescinded the 2021 Independent Contractor (IC) Rule and issued a…

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