Getting Into and Out of Impasse: What to Do in the 5 Most Common Scenarios
UWWM Principal Kimberly Sands spoke at the Florida Justice Association’s Workhorse Seminar earlier this year. "It’s something I’ve done many times over the years, even before I began my mediation practice 16 years ago," she writes. "This year the top... Read More
Meet Our Mediators: Lawrence Kolin
Lawrence Kolin has a distinguished career in Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has been a professional neutral for over 15 years and has served as an arbitrator, mediator, and as a General Magistrate in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. T... Read More
Meet Our Mediators: Judi Lane
In this blog, UWWM Principal Kimberly Sands introduces Central Florida Mediator K. Judith (Judi) Lane. "I had the pleasure of first mediating with Judi early in my career as a mediator. She was one of the most impressive negotiators I had ever seen,... Read More
Meet Our Mediators: Al Tetrault - IN MEMORIAM
The second installment of Meet Our Mediators, written in October 2016, focuses on Albert R. Tetrault, who died in December 2018. He had a wealth of experience outside the legal field and as a mediator. He joined the UWWM panel earlier in 2016. He had... Read More
Part 2: The Wrong for Which There Is No Legal Remedy
A plaintiff in an institutional child sexual assault case had argued that his claims were timely under the doctrine of equitable estoppel. In rejecting this argument the court reasoned that, in order to find that the defendant was equitably estopped ... Read More
The Wrong for Which There Is No Legal Remedy
Numerous courts around the country have applied the delayed discovery doctrine to cases alleging childhood sexual abuse where the emotional response resulting from childhood molestation, “often coupled with authoritative adult demands and threats for... Read More
Part 2: Trial May Be a Rarity, but Trial Lawyers Are Not
Part 2: In its analysis, the Court concluded that there was no showing or finding that without the prospect of a multiplier to an otherwise reasonable fee award, the Plaintiffs would have had difficulty finding competent counsel. The court held that ... Read More
Part 1: Trial May Be a Rarity, but Trial Lawyers Are Not
As noted by the Court, the facts of the case are pretty straightforward. The insured homeowners suffered a loss when a refrigerator water line broke and caused some flooding inside their house. They sought coverage from their insurer under their prop... Read More
