Posts Tagged ‘MediationWorks’
Oct 2025 – Savor the Hope
A Night of Hope and Gratitude: Supporting The Soup Kitchen in Delray We had such a wonderful time at the “Savor the Hope” event supporting The Soup Kitchen! What a fantastic evening of fun, great food at the Warren Delray – American Whiskey Kitchen, and coming together for a vital cause.
Read MoreMediator Gregory J. Donoghue Joins MediationWorks
MediationWorks is pleased to announce the addition of Gregory J. Donoghue to the company as its newest mediator. Greg is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. As a trial lawyer for over 36 years, he has a unique understanding of the legal, human, and business dynamics that litigators and their clients face. His…
Read MoreUse It or Lose It
By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrtor As a Neutral, one of the most important characteristics one needs is to be able to control our words, thoughts and emotions. After all, we are not robots, avatars or actors. We are people with beliefs, thoughts, emotions and yes, opinions. We…
Read MoreSignatures? We Don’t Need No Stinking Signatures
By: Philip G. Thompson Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Many of you may recall a prior article I wrote where I discussed the mandates of Fla.R.Civ.P. 1.730 in terms of who was required to sign the mediation agreement. This Rule addresses completion of mediation. Previously, subsection (b) of…
Read More1st and 10
By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Football season is here! There are many, many life lessons in the game of football that can be applied to life, love, and business. I was thinking they are equally applicable to mediation. They say football is a game of inches.…
Read More“I’m Sorry” – The Most Underrated Tool in Mediation
By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Mediation is not simply a negotiation involving a neutral 3rd party to facilitate a hoped-for resolution of the case. It can be a rich blend of cognitive science, emotional intelligence and control, and social dynamics. Parties often see the case/conflict as…
Read MoreJuly 2025 4th of July Pie Deliveries
Sweet Thanks Delivered Early! We’re hand-delivering apple pies ahead of the 4th of July as a heartfelt thank-you to our valued current and past clients. Your trust in our mediation and arbitration services means everything—and we hope you enjoy a delicious slice of gratitude! Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day!
Read MoreAI & Trial Changes Boost ADR Need
By Donald G. Korman Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator In the not-too-distant future, once AI overcomes its tendency for hallucination and inventing cases, every lawyer will have comprehensive access to all relevant case law and law review articles for their claims. Lawyers will tell their AI system the facts…
Read MoreThe Unraveling of the McDonnell Douglas Framework in Title VII Discrimination Cases
By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on a reverse discrimination case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, clarifying the varying application of the McDonnell Douglas framework and evidentiary standards applied to discrimination cases.…
Read MoreApril 2025 – St. Baldrick’s Event for Kids’ Cancer Research
MediationWorks was proud to support the ST. BALDRICK’S event on April 4th at The Irish Brigade in Lake Worth. Together, we’re committed to conquering childhood cancer and saving young lives. Funds raised fuel vital research that offers hope to kids with cancer everywhere.
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