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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 14.37.02.09" title_num="14" subtitle_num="37" chapter_num="02" heading="Termination of Mediation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Ombudsman may terminate the mediation process at any time if the Ombudsman determines that mediation will not reasonably lead to resolution of the dispute.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In making the decision whether to terminate a mediation, the Ombudsman may consider, among other factors:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The duration of the mediation process;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The parties’ efforts to resolve the dispute;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Ombudsman’s efforts to resolve the dispute;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The likelihood that the parties will change their positions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A party’s failure to abide by the written standards of conduct;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A party’s failure to abide by the party’s confidentiality obligations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>A party’s use of the mediation process for purposes of delay or harassment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Upon termination of a mediation, the Ombudsman shall issue a final determination as provided in Regulation .11 of this chapter and, without disclosing confidential mediation communications, indicate the reason why mediation was terminated.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>