Orlando Mediator Lawrence Kolin explores current issues in Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and arbitration of complex cases by neutrals resulting in settlement of state and federal litigation and appeals. This blog covers a wide variety of topics-- local, national, and international-- and includes the latest on technology and Online Dispute Resolution affecting sophisticated lawyers and parties to lawsuits.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Join me for UWWM's "Other ADR" CLE June 18th
This month, along with my Upchurch, Watson, White & Max colleagues and a special guest, we'll explore major changes being proposed by The Supreme Court of Florida's Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy in our free webinar. This webinar at noon on Thursday, June 18, is set following The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and formal commenters to "Other ADR" proposals at oral argument this week the Florida Supreme Court. Incoming Chair of the ADR Section, Bob Hoyle, will share highlights of his presentation and the reception of rules by the bench at oral argument set in this matter. See more information on these rules here-- http://www.floridasupremecourt.org/decisions/proposed.shtml#altdispute and be sure to tune in here-- http://www.wfsu.org/gavel2gavel/live.php As CLE presenters, we will review the perceived potential outcome based on this oral argument, as well as explain the new rubric for use of these added settlement techniques. All three presenters-- Lawrence Kolin, Bob Hoyle and Michelle Jernigan-- are members of The Florida Bar ADR Section's Executive Council and will bring special insight to the debate over proposed amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules and Family Law Rules, and brand-new Florida Rules for Court-Appointed Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes for which No Other Supreme Court Rules or Standards for Professional Conduct Exist. This CLE webinar is geared toward litigation practitioners who mediate frequently, as well as mediators who may be eligible for CME. After registering at-- https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8638477297530214914, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining our upcoming GoToWebinar program. Look forward to having you join us and if not, the program will be available for replay at-- http://www.uww-adr.com/downloadable-webinars, along with our other CLE programs.