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Should We Start with a Settlement Agreement?

When I was a litigator and preparing for trial, I would always write my closing argument first. One of my mentors told me, “You can’t tell the jury where to go unless you know what the destination looks like.” That was sage...more

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Running With Scissors: Avoiding Mishaps When Drafting Agreements at the End of Mediation

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• An agreement reached at the conclusion of a mediation session typically represents an abbreviated version of a formal settlement agreement that will be entered into by the parties at a later date. • Occasionally,...more

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Making the Most of a Half-Day Employment Mediation

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Parties opt for half-day mediations in employment cases for a variety of reasons. Such mediations are often scheduled in close proximity to hearing dates for summary judgment motions, class certification motions or even...more

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Class Action Settlement Checklist

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As most attorneys are aware, the settlement of a class action can be quite complicated. Unlike “one vs. one” cases, class actions involve terms that go beyond simple dollars and cents issues. This is particularly true since...more

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Don’t Let Your Guard Down After Reaching an “Agreement in Principle”

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It’s human nature to engage in an emotional exhale after reaching an agreement in principle to settle a long-standing or hard-fought dispute. While doing so is all well and good, it is critical that you don’t let that deter...more

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