The Employee v. Independent Contractor Issue, Part I
This issue is treated as an affirmative defense, meaning that it is usually a jury issue in which each side must prove its point. This adds a lot of expense and risk to cases, beginning at the summary judgment stage and especially if the issue goes t... Read More
By Robin Fawsett (rfawsett@uww-adr.com)
Central Florida Mediator/Arbitrator Rick Kolodinsky Joins UWWM’s Panel
Rick Kolodinsky, a litigator of over 40 years, brings his real-world experience to bear as a Circuit Civil and Appellate certified mediator and qualified arbitrator with Upchurch Watson White & Max. As he describes it, Mr. Kolodinsky uses the benefit... Read More
11th Circuit Clarifies Article III Standing in FCRA Class Action
The 11th Circuit reversed the district court (and magistrate judge’s recommendation) and held – at least for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act – that the mere alleged statutory violation itself is a “concrete injury” akin to the tra... Read More
Florida Mediator/Arbitrator Reggie Hicks Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max
Reginald D. Hicks, an experienced civil mediator and arbitrator, has joined Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group as a full-time neutral. Since 1987, he has represented both individual and corporate clients throughout the state, primarily litig... Read More
Experienced Mediator Frank Bedell Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max
Frank M. Bedell, well-known throughout Central Florida for his years as a skilled mediator and arbitrator and as a leader in the Orange County Bar Association and The Florida Bar, has joined Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group. Mr. Bedell, as... Read More