A Massachusetts Settlement Conference Memorandum (Pursuant to Standing Order 2-17) is a document that is used in civil court to summarize the terms of a settlement agreement between two or more parties. This document is typically provided to the court as a written agreement that is signed by all parties and is used to inform the court of the parties' decisions. The Standing Order 2-17 is a Massachusetts court rule that states that parties to a civil action must submit a memorandum to the court, setting forth the terms of a proposed settlement following a settlement conference. There are two types of Massachusetts Settlement Conference Memorandum (Pursuant to Standing Order 2-17): 1. General Settlement Memorandum: This type of memorandum outlines the general terms of the settlement including the parties involved, the amount of the settlement, and any other relevant information. 2. Confidential Settlement Memorandum: This type of memorandum is used when the parties are not yet ready to make their settlement agreement public. The confidential settlement memorandum is filed under seal and provides the court with a summary of the settlement terms while maintaining the confidentiality of the parties.