July 2025 4th of July Pie Deliveries

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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!  

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AI & Trial Changes Boost ADR Need

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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…

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The Unraveling of the McDonnell Douglas Framework in Title VII Discrimination Cases

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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.…

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Feb 2025 – BCBA Workers Comp Conference

Joanne Luckman and Mediator Brenda Pagliaro at the BCBA Workers Comp Conference

MediationWorks was proud to sponsor and attend the Broward County Bar Association’s 2025 Workers’ Compensation Section Conference and Reception on February 28th at The Riverside Hotel. It was a pleasure to connect with fellow legal professionals and discuss the latest developments in workers’ compensation law.  

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Navigating Mediation Impasses: A Practical Guide for Litigators

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By Andrew Y, Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator In the complex landscape of dispute resolution, mediation impasses can present significant challenges for litigators and their clients. However, these moments of standstill need not signal the end of negotiations. Instead, they can serve as opportunities for creative problem-solving…

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The Art of Active Listening in Florida Mediation

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By Andrew Y, Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, I’ve observed that one of the most powerful tools in a mediator’s arsenal is often overlooked: active listening. This skill, when mastered, can transform the mediation process and lead to…

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Dec 2024 – BCBA Holiday Party

Eric Luckman at BCBA's Annual Holiday Party at MediationWorks booth

We were proud to sponsor and attend the recent Broward County Bar Association’s Annual Holiday Party! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the season with fellow legal professionals. Here’s to continued collaboration and success in the year ahead. Happy Holidays from all of us at MediationWorks!      

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