SETTLEMENT ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE ORDERED BY NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS

All we know at this time is what is stated in the legal filing. WHEREAS the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued an order scheduling a settlement assessment conference in this case to determine if this case is appropriate for the Ninth Circuit’s Mediation Program. NOW THEREFORE the parties, by and through their respective attorneys, hereby stipulate to stay all proceedings in this Court while the parties explore settlement through the Ninth Circuit Mediation Program. The parties shall provide a joint status report to the Court on or before April 23, 2012 regarding whether there remains a continued need for a stay. Click here to read it.