Program for the Southern District of New York.” This revision is intended to increase
flexibility in the administration of the Mediation Program. Local Civil Rule 83.9 has
been revised to make clear that judicial settlement conferences are an available form of
alternative dispute resolution.
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The rule has been amended to give to the judge or judges appointed by the chief judge
to oversee the mediation program the authority to adjudicate allegations that a party or
a party’s attorney has failed to comply with the procedures of the Mediation Program.
This authorization has no effect on the authority of the Committee on Grievances, see
Local Civil Rule 1.5, or of a presiding judge to impose sanctions or otherwise address
any allegations brought before them.
