pilot program
Mandatory Mediation for Every Fifth Case in New York County’s Commercial Division?
February 25, 2014
The Commercial Division Advisory Council has proposed that the court adopt a pilot program for New York County’s Commercial Division that would send every fifth newly assigned case to mediation unless the parties stipulate otherwise or one party makes a good cause showing that mediation would be ineffective or unjust. A copy of the proposal is available here. The pilot program is described as “fairly conservative” and flexible in the December 11, 2013 proposal. The program is purportedly...
February 25, 2014
The Commercial Division Advisory Council has proposed that the court adopt a pilot program for New York County’s Commercial Division that would send every fifth newly assigned case to mediation unless the parties stipulate otherwise or one party makes a good cause showing that mediation would be ineffective or unjust. A copy of the proposal is available here. The pilot program is described as “fairly conservative” and flexible in the December 11, 2013 proposal. The program is purportedly...
New York Proposal for Mandatory Mediation of Commercial Cases in Comment Period
February 6, 2014
The Commercial Division Advisory Council of New York County’s trial court has recommended an 18-month pilot program which would send every fifth commercial case to mandatory mediation, unless a party shows that mediation would be ineffective or unjust, or all parties in a case opt out. Parties would be able to choose their mediator or obtain a mediator from the court’s roster. Comments on the proposal may be submitted through February 11, 2014. New York Unified Court System Memorandum...
February 6, 2014
The Commercial Division Advisory Council of New York County’s trial court has recommended an 18-month pilot program which would send every fifth commercial case to mandatory mediation, unless a party shows that mediation would be ineffective or unjust, or all parties in a case opt out. Parties would be able to choose their mediator or obtain a mediator from the court’s roster. Comments on the proposal may be submitted through February 11, 2014. New York Unified Court System Memorandum...
Seminar on Short Trial Program Scheduled for Nevada Federal Court
October 15, 2013
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada will hold a CLE seminar on its new short trial pilot program on October 9. The pilot promises an expedited trial —both early and short—in civil cases. Short trial rules (pdf) control the length of the trial, including restrictions on discovery, the use of smaller juries, and time limits for presentation of evidence. Among the short trial benefits are a firm trial date and lower litigation costs. The District of Nevada is one of a growing...
October 15, 2013
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada will hold a CLE seminar on its new short trial pilot program on October 9. The pilot promises an expedited trial —both early and short—in civil cases. Short trial rules (pdf) control the length of the trial, including restrictions on discovery, the use of smaller juries, and time limits for presentation of evidence. Among the short trial benefits are a firm trial date and lower litigation costs. The District of Nevada is one of a growing...
