Availability of Mediation Program to Parties in Litigation

Availability of Mediation Program to Parties in Litigation Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the Mediation Program established by Regulation No. 2005-2, as Amended, shall be available for any parties ordered to participate in the Program by a court of competent jurisdiction. In the case of parties participating in the Program by court order, the provisions of Regulation No. 2005-2, as Amended, will be followed unless the respective court directs otherwise with regard to mediation for those parties, or unless otherwise specified herein. This Emergency Regulation applies only to mediation involving parties to litigation arising from a disputed Hurricane Katrina claim. Otherwise, the provisions of Regulation No. 2005-2, as Amended, shall remain in full force and effect.