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the action or proceeding. Attorneys and representatives who appear must be fully familiar with
the action or proceeding, and must be authorized to make binding stipulations or commitments
on behalf of the party represented.
(2) Counsel to any party may apply to the court by letter at any time requesting such a
conference. The application shall include a brief statement indicating why a conference would
be appropriate.
(3) Upon the failure of any party, representative or counsel to appear for or participate in
a settlement or mediation conference, or to comply with the terms of a stipulation or order
entered following such a conference, the party or counsel may be subject to sanctions.
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