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UMA SUMMARY
Prepared by David Hoffman for October 17, 2007 meeting
ARTICLES
Uniform Mediation Act Executive Summary
The Uniform Mediation Act: Upgrading Confidentiality in Mediation
David A. Hoffman and Vicki L. Shemin
Mediation Act Campaign in Massachusetts Applauded by Drafters
ADRWorld.com Article 8-15-06
COLORADO RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
Colorado is currently reviewing it’s statutes and is considering the UMA and modifications to the UMA. Below are documents related to this effort.
Colorado Dispute Resolution Act Changes – Comments
Colorado UMA Changes – Comments
CBA ADR Section:UMA Committee Request for Comments
OHIO DOCUMENTS EXPLAINING ELEMENTS OF THE OHIO UMA
(available at http://disputeresolution.ohio.gov/cc/confidentialitystatute.htm)
Uniform Mediation Act Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio’s Reader’s Guide to the UMA
Is This Communication Privileged Under the UMA?
Chart of Who Holds What Privilege Under the Ohio UMA
Flow Chart – Is This A Mediation Communication As Defined Under the UMA?
Child Abuse Exceptions to Privilege, Child Abuse Reporting and the UMA
US FEDERAL INTERAGENCY ADR WORKING GROUP (www.adr.gov)
the UMA has been introduced into the Nevada Senate
Article describing recent passage of a confidentiality bill in New Mexico (which was not the UMA)