Counsel
As I have previously
indicated, the ADR Office at the Court would like to close out the mediation in
this case unless the parties are actively continuing to use the process. Based
on my conversation with Mr. Faraj, and my most recent email with Mr. Rosenblum,
I understand that the parties are still interested in a negotiated resolution,
but that little or no progress has been made since our last session.
I am willing to do whatever I can to assist, but I cannot do anything unless both
parties agree to make use of my services.
So that I can advise the ADR
Office, I would appreciate your conferring with each other and letting me know
by the end of the week how you would like to proceed. My understanding is
that even if the mediation is closed out now, it can be re-opened later if the
parties jointly request.
David J. Lewis
Sidley Austin LLP
1501 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-736-8183
202-736-8711 (fax)
dlewis@sidley.com
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