Joseph M Goldstein

September 23, 2021 | Daily Business Review

As we approach the 22nd year of the enactment of the voluntary trial resolution statute, Section 44.104, Florida Statutes, a recent case increases the benefits of such in light of recent mandates controlling case scheduling.

By Joseph M. Goldstein

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October 21, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Contrary to attorney perceptions, the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators do not forbid a mediator from offering opinions. Rules, such as 10.306(c), only prohibit opinions that are "intended to coerce the parties, unduly influence the parties, decide the dispute, or direct a resolution of the case."

By Joseph M. Goldstein

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March 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review

On May 23, 2019, the Florida Supreme Court, after a change in its membership, sua sponte, reversed itself and adopted the Daubert standard. Six months later, the fears of Daubert opponents have so far proven to not be true.

By Joseph M. Goldstein

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