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11th Circuit Clarifies Article III Standing in FCRA Class Action
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
By Lance A. Harke (lharke@uww-adr.com)

Mediator Steven Jaffe Appeals for Help With 14-Year Thanksgiving Passion Project
Mediator Steven Jaffe Appeals for Help With 14-Year Thanksgiving Passion Project "Over the past 14 years, my friends, along with lawyers and many law firms, have donated time and money to help provide turkeys and fixings to loving families who need our help, and I want to say thank you. As many of you know, I have asked for donat... Read More

Vinny D’Asssaro, Well-Known Litigator Turned Full-Time Neutral, Booking Mediations Statewide
Vinny D’Asssaro, Well-Known Litigator Turned Full-Time Neutral, Booking Mediations Statewide Vincent M. “Vinny” D’Assaro, a long-time litigator, left the line of fire earlier this year and is now a full-time dispute resolution professional on Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group’s panel. Mr. D’Assaro has been Florida Supreme Court-cer... Read More

Experienced Mediator Frank Bedell Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max
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

Courts Re-Examine Long-Standing Approach of Basing Fees on Benefits Available to Class
Courts Re-Examine Long-Standing Approach of Basing Fees on Benefits Available to Class In Lowery v. Rhapsody International, Inc., the Ninth Circuit reversed a $1.7 million fee award in a claims-made class settlement because only $53,000 in class benefits were distributed, despite $20 million in benefits being available. Read More
By Lance A. Harke (lharke@uww-adr.com)

From Inception to Approval: Successfully Mediating Class and Mass Actions Approved 1.0 Hrs. General FL Bar CLE Credits Certification: Civil Trial: 1.0  Course #2304747N until 12/31/2024 Presented by: Pam Perry, Lance Harke and Rodney Max June 22, 2023 View This Webinar   Read More

Supreme Court May Take up Class Representative Awards as Inter-Circuit Conflicts Emerge
Supreme Court May Take up Class Representative Awards as Inter-Circuit Conflicts Emerge We will be closely monitoring this fast-changing legal landscape and updating our readers on future developments. Read More
By Lance A. Harke (lharke@uww-adr.com)

Resolution Techniques for Construction & Personal Injury Cases Used in Recent Catastrophic Events Approved 1.0 Hrs. General FL Bar CLE CreditsCertification: Construction Law: 1.0/Civil Trial: 1.0  Course #2302995N until 9/30/2024 Presented by: Barry Davis and Mark Boyle March 29, 2023 View This Webinar Mediators, please note: I... Read More

3rd Circuit Knocks J&J's 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcy 2 Steps Back
3rd Circuit Knocks J&J's 'Texas Two-Step' Bankruptcy 2 Steps Back This procedural maneuver, unique to Texas, permits corporations to split into two new companies, one that holds only mass-tort related liabilities (in J&J’s case all talc-related liabilities) and another that holds non-talc assets and liabilities." Read More
By Lance A. Harke (lharke@uww-adr.com)

SWS Law Firm Managing Partner Steve Sands Becomes Full-Time UWWM Mediator/Arbitrator
SWS Law Firm Managing Partner Steve Sands Becomes Full-Time UWWM Mediator/Arbitrator ORMOND BEACH. FL. (February 20, 2023) – Steven L. Sands has begun to mediate as part of Upchurch Watson White & Max’s distinguished panel of neutrals. He is based in Central Florida, but, like all UWWM mediators, is available in person or by Zoom. He... Read More

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