City of Orlando to Proclaim Oct. 11-17 Mediation Week
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2015) — Mayor Buddy Dyer will read a proclamation declaring the third week of October to be Mediation Week in Orlando at the…
The Seven Deadly Sins in Business Negotiations
Mediator K. Judith “Judi” Lane , known for her skills as a negotiator during two decades as a civil trial attorney, will present a 60-minute…
It’s Time for ABA Blawg 100 Nominations!
We can’t nominate our own blog or that of anyone affiliated with Upchurch Watson White & Max, but Sunday (Aug. 16, 2015) is the deadline for…
We Remember South Florida Mediator, Arbitrator, Teacher Mel Rubin
The day after we posted our remembrance, a beautifully written obituary was published by The Miami Herald. For more details about Mr. Rubin’s…
Negotiate This! Common Negotiating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
ADR Counsel Howard Marsee
Howard R. Marsee, mediator, arbitrator and special magistrate for Upchurch Watson White & Max, will present a…
What Is ‘Other ADR’?
Major changes are being proposed by The Supreme Court of Florida’s Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution…
Developing and Enforcing Good Faith Requirements for Civil Trial Mediations
Have you been frustrated by lawyers and parties in mediation sessions engaging in bad faith tactics or failing to demonstrate good faith in their…
Finding and Maintaining Leverage in Mediation
Whether your case is a 90-pound weakling or a sumo wrestler, there are ways to find leverage and gain and maintain tactical advantage in negotiations…
Mediator Ricardo Cata at Home in Miami
Mediator Ricardo J. Cata
Mediator Ricardo Cata ‘s heart has been in Miami for a long time, and now his residence is, too. He and his wife,…
Why Hire a Full-Time Professional Mediator?
This Webinar, noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, March 26, will explore some of the advantages of retaining a full-time professional neutral to mediate…