In modern litigation, courts often require mandatory settlement conferences, or require a formal mediation. (hepworthholzer.com)
The new law builds on efforts to slow the foreclosure process for homeowners by strengthening the effectiveness of Mandatory Settlement Conferences. (nystateofpolitics.com)
State Senator Jeffrey Klein and Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries said Governor David Paterson's effort to prevent foreclosures with mandatory settlement conferences between lenders and borrowers... (therealdeal.com)