Federal Circuit eyes use of magistrate judges to keep mediation program alive
By Amy Miller ( July 3, 2013, 17:03 GMT | Insight) -- The Federal Circuit may use federal magistrate judges to keep its mediation program alive, but in a location away from its courthouses, one of several options the court overseeing all patent case appeals is exploring after deciding to eliminate the program due to budget cuts. The Federal Circuit may use magistrate judges to help its mediation program survive, Chief Judge Randall R. Rader said. ...
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