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UMA SUMMARY

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

Felony or Misdemeanor?

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?

Public Records and the UMA

Child Abuse Exceptions to Privilege, Child Abuse Reporting and the UMA

US FEDERAL INTERAGENCY ADR WORKING GROUP (www.adr.gov)
 

Protecting the Confidentiality of Dispute Resolution Proceedings - A Guide for Federal Workplace ADR Program Administrators

the UMA has been introduced into the Nevada Senate

read the article here

Article describing recent passage of a confidentiality bill in New Mexico (which was not the UMA)

Read the article here