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Settlement Negotiation
302 published works
EvidenceProf Blog
Can You Settle an Argument?: SDNY Finds Rule 408 Doesn’t Support Imposition of Gag Order In Patent Case
By Colin Miller
Federal Rule of Evidence 408 reads as follows:(a) Prohibited Uses. Evidence of the following is not admissible — on behalf of any party — either to prove or disprove the validity or…
New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog
In New Jersey, Police and Firefighters are Walking Away From the Negotiations Table With Less Money
As reported in NJ.COM on September 2, 2013, Police and Firefighters across New Jersey are walking away from the negotiations table with much less money. Since January of 2011 —…
Mass Tort Litigation Blog
Jennifer Robbennolt on the Effects of Negotiated and Delegated Apologies in Settlement Negotiation
By joetort
Professor Jennifer Robbennolt (Illinois) has posted to SSRN her article, The Effects of Negotiated and Delegated Apologies in Settlement Negotiation, 37 Law & Hum. Behav. 128 (2013). Here's the abstract:Previous work…
Death Care Compliance Law
The Wisconsin Settlement Proposal: What is the long term upside?
By Bill Stalter
In a post made June 30th, we discussed how the strategy behind the Wisconsin settlement proposal makes sense. But, a significant percentage of funeral homes have yet to sign on…
The Appellate Strategist
Florida High Court to Clarify Apportionment of Joint Proposals for Settlement
On May 3, 2013, the Florida Supreme Court accepted for review two cases involving the apportionment of joint proposals for settlement: Arnold v. Audiffred,98 So. 3d 746 (Fla. 1st…
Constructlaw®
U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania Denies GC’s Motion for Summary Judgment, Holding Issue of Fact Existed as to Whether GC’s Conduct During Settlement Discussions Waived Its Right to Rely on Claim Releases Submitted with Monthly Invoices
Lydon-Millwright, Inc. v. Ernest Bock & Sons, Inc. 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65019 (E.D. Pa. May 7, 2013) This case arises out of a construction project at the Philadelphia International…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Enter the Realm of Reasonableness
Yesterday, I blogged about the illusory "final offer", noting that most cases settle. The reason for that is that there is a realm of reason, a range if you will, where cases with…
NJ Family Legal Blog
This Is My Final Offer, Except When It's Not
This is my final offer!!! Don't you just love the ultimatum, the line in the sand, the threat of Armageddon if capitulation is not immediately at hand? I sure do. Is…
NJ Family Legal Blog
The Morning After the Divorce Case Ends – A Cautionary Tale
Following up on my most recent blog post discussing pressure tactics used by one spouse against the other to force an inequitable settlement, I wanted to focus on the example…
Trademark Opposition Lawyer
Trademark Opposition: Is Settlement the Best Option?
A substantial number of trademark opposition cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board are settled prior to a final determination on the merits. The Board encourages parties to engage…