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 The Department of Labor (DOL) recently rescinded the 2021 Independent Contractor (IC) Rule and issued a…

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Should Arbitration Proceed Mediation in a Hybrid Mediation / Arbitration?

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By Donald G. Korman Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator One of the great strengths of mediation is confidentiality. As we tell the participants at the outset, “what is said in mediation stays in mediation.” We often remind them of the consequences of disclosing what was said. But this…

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Mediator & Arbitrator Raul Romaguera Joins MediationWorks

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MediationWorks is pleased to announce the addition of Raul Romaguera to the company as its newest mediator. Raul Romaguera is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. Raul has been a litigator and trial lawyer in Florida for over 30 years. He has extensive experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in state…

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July 2023 4th of July Pie Deliveries

MediationWorks Joanne Luckman with a cart of more than 50 apple pies

We had a fantastic day celebrating the upcoming Fourth of July, as we enjoyed visiting with cherished clients and friends and sharing the joy of freshly baked apple pies. Wishing you a Happy 4th of July!!  

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Spirit of Giving

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      We are proud sponsors of support Vinny Cuomo and the Spirit of Giving’s Annual Back to School PBC. The program provides over 10,000 at-under-resourced children and their families with school supplies, backpacks, health resources, shoes, community resources and more. Click link to see how you can make a donation 2023 – Annual…

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Starbucks’ Grande Mistake

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By: Brenda F. Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator We all know what it is like to order a coffee at Starbucks, with its signature sizes ranging from Short to Grande to Venti. Every time I go there for a coffee, I get order anxiety. Starbucks was forced to perk up on June…

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July 2022 4th of July Pie Deliveries

Joanne Luckman spreads 4th of July cheer with Apple pies for staff at Morgan & Morgan

“Nothing is more American than apple pie and settling a case with help from MediationWorks!” We had a blast spending time visiting with some of our favorite clients and friends over the past week. One thing that makes MediationWorks stand out from the crowd is our in-person relationships with our clients and friends. Have a…

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