Any mediation conducted by Mr. Bowen, shall be conducted under the rules set forth in Chapter 44, Florida Statutes, as if it were court ordered, regardless of whether the court has entered a formal order of referral to Mediation. In addition, any applicable Court Order referring the matter to Mediation will govern the proceedings, and in Federal cases, the Rules of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (Local Rules 9.01 – 9.07) shall apply. Without limitation of the foregoing, the Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act, Fla. Stat. §44.401, et. Seq. on confidentiality shall apply. The Florida Supreme Court has certified Mr. Bowen as a Circuit Civil and County Court Mediator, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida has certified Mr. Bowen as a Federal Court Mediator, for the Middle District of Florida. The Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators as well as Chapter 44, Florida Statutes, will govern Mr. Bowen’s role as Mediator. Without limitation of the foregoing, Fla. Stat. §44.107(1) on Mediator immunity shall apply.