On December 28, 2009 Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Peggy Quince signed an Administrative Order adopting the recommendations of the court’s Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force requiring mediation in residential mortgage foreclosure cases. The Administrative Order is AOSC09-54.It is
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Florida Mediator, published by Perry S. Itkin, J.D., M.S., focuses on mediation practices and developments within Florida's legal system. The blog covers topics such as residential mortgage foreclosure mediation, ethical considerations for mediators, and the impact of mediation on litigation outcomes. It discusses court task force reports, mediator ethics opinions, and practical issues like the role of medication in mediation sessions. The blog also examines empirical studies related to settlement versus trial decisions, providing insights relevant to mediators, attorneys, and parties involved in dispute resolution.
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The Florida Supreme Court Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force Issues Final Report!
I’ve been waiting until this moment to provide you with the Final Report of the Florida Supreme Court’s Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Task Force [to which I had the honor and privilege of having been appointed by Chief Justice Peggy A.
2009 MEAC Opinions [and Others] – Online!
A new addition to my website Mediation Training Center is the menu link Ethics Opinions.I’ve included a brief overview of the Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee [MEAC] and added all of the MEAC Opinions from 2004 through 2008, PLUS I’ve have…
Mediation & Medication
“What drugs are you on?” Is this a good question for a mediator to ask a party? No. Okay, how about “are you juiced?” No. Okay, how about “have you taken your meds today?” Not much better. Should mediators engage…
Mediation & Chicken Soup?
What do mediation and chicken soup have in common? They’re both good for you!According to a recent article in The New York Times, “Study Finds Settling Is Better Than Going To Trial,” a study to be published in the…
You Don’t Just RSVP [Or Not] To A Court Order – You Comply Or . . . !
In Mojzsik v. Estrada, 983 So.2d 699 [Fla. 5th DCA 2008], Appellee’s attorney sought relief from the Fifth District Court of Appeal’s Order to Show Cause for failure, without good cause, to appear at a court-ordered appellate mediation. Apparently,…
You Want How Many Bites At The Apple!!!! You’re Kidding, Right?!?
One – okay. Two – not so fast! Three – that’s crossing the line. Well, how about ten?!?In Ayala v. Gonzalez, 33 Fla. L. Weekly D336 [Fla. 5th DCA 2008] and in Ayala v. Gonzalez, 33 Fla. L.…
Soon It Costs More!
On June 30, 2008 Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis, as one of his final acts as Chief Justice, entered Administrative Order AOSC08-23 In Re: Procedures Governing Certification of Mediators.The Administrative Order includes several important substantive…
Small Claims Rules’ Amendment Impacts Mediation + A Question
The Florida Supreme Court, in In Re: Amendments To Florida Small Claims Rule 7.090, Case No. SC07-1724 [Fla. 2008] amended Florida’s Small Claims Rules regarding notification to the parties that mediation may occur at the pretrial conference and that…
“Would Have, But . . .” “Should Have, But . . .” “Could Have, But . . .” – “Didn’t!”
In Leff and Physicians Financial Consultants Corporation v. Ecker, M.D., 972 So.2d 965 [Fla. 3rd DCA 2007], the plaintiff went into the mediation conference without a clear picture of what the insurance policy limits were. Notwithstanding this limited knowledge, plaintiff…