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Civil Rights: Other | New York Eastern
Mediation Instructions
MEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS: Counsel should consult to select a mediator and schedule the initial mediation session by contacting their chosen mediator. Once scheduled, counsel must file their selection using the Selection Mediator Form. A list of EDNY Panel Mediators is available on the Court's website. EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.8(e)(3) available on the Court's website. **Please note mediator rates increased on 1/2/2026. Any mediation scheduled after 1/2/2026 is subject to the increased mediator rate.** Mediation is a confidential process. The Confidentiality Stipulation available on the Court's website must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the mediator. This document is maintained by the mediator and parties and not the ADR Department. Upon completion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report for the ADR Department due by to the ADR Department.Please consult Procedures of the Mediation Program for the Eastern District of New York for detailed information about mediation procedure and practice. (JR)
Initial Conference Hearing ~Util - Case Referred to Mediation Order on Motion for Protective Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. Initial Conference held on August 24, 2026. Avery Horovitz, Esq. appeared on behalf of Plaintiff. Plaintiff Nonna Berina was present. Shannon Azzaro, Esq. appeared on behalf of Defendants.
The Confidentiality Order filed at 20 is so-ordered. The attached Scheduling Order was entered setting deadlines for discovery and other pretrial proceedings. The case is referred to the EDNY ADR Program for court-annexed mediation to be completed by November 6, 2026. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by November 10, 2026 regarding the result of mediation, and indicating, if mediation is not successful, whether they would like a settlement conference with the Court.
The parties are encouraged to consent to Judge Kuo for all purposes going forward by filing the MJ Consent Form. The form should only be filed if all parties consent, and the parties may withhold consent without any adverse substantive consequences. Counsel are urged to discuss with their clients whether Magistrate Judge jurisdiction would be beneficial.
Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 8/24/2026. (FTR Log #10:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.) (Attachments: # 1 Confidentiality Order) (KS)
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