US · rules
Fed. Cir. R. 33
Appeal Conferences
(a) Settlement Discussion.
Parties are encouraged to discuss settlement and to attempt
settlement prior to the conclusion of merits briefing. To the extent
possible and without divulging confidential information, parties
should also apprise the court of ongoing settlement discussions.
(b) Mediation.
Parties are encouraged to utilize the court’s mediation program in
order to facilitate settlement. The court may adopt mediation
guidelines with respect to mediation of the cases pending before this
court. Those guidelines are binding on the parties.
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