To Settle or Not Settle? That is the Question.
By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Everything in life starts with a decision. In fact, life is full of decisions, big and small. For some people, making decisions comes easy, naturally and quickly. According to Malcom Gladwell, the author of “Blink”, there...
Mediator Madeleine Mannello Joins MediationWorks
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...
New Delivery of Employment Laws
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...
“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...
Brenda Pagliaro – Guest on the Verdict is Marketing Podcast – 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,...
Mediation Can Be Like Preparing a Fine Meal
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...