NY · rules
22 NYCRR 206.12-a
Medical, Dental and Podiatric Malpractice Actions; Settlement Conference
(a) Settlement conferences.
(1) In every medical, dental and podiatric malpractice action subject to this part, the court shall hold a settlement conference within 45 days after the filing of the note of issue and certificate of readiness or, if a party moves to vacate the note of issue and certificate of readiness and that motion is denied, within 45 days after denial of the motion.
(2) Where parties are represented by counsel, only attorneys fully familiar with the action and authorized to dispose of the case, or accompanied by a person empowered to act on behalf of the party represented, shall appear at the conference.
(3) Where appropriate, the court may order parties, representatives of parties, representatives of insurance carriers or other persons having an interest in any settlement to attend the settlement conference in person, by telephone, or by other electronic media.
History
2013: 206 > Amended 206.1, 206.3, 206.4, 206.5, 206.5-a, 206.5-aa, 206.5-b, 206.6, 206.9, 206.10, 206.11, 206.12, 206.12-a, 206.14, 206.15, 206.21, 20 6.23, and 206.24 on Aug. 23 (order: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/rules/trialcourts/206_amend.pdf) 2011: 206.12-a > Added on May 25, effective June 29, 2011 (order: https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/rules/trialcourts/202-56.pdf)
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