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Settlement Negotiation
302 published works
EvidenceProf Blog
I Voted: Court Of Appeals Of Arkansas Finds Vote By Legislative Body Doesn’t Constitute Settlement Negotiation Under Rule 408
By Colin Miller
Like its federal counterpart, Arkansas Rule of Evidence 408 provides thatEvidence of (1) furnishing, offering, or promising to furnish, or (2) accepting, offering, or promising to accept, a valuable consideration in compromising…
EvidenceProf Blog
That’s Settled: Eastern District Of Missouri Finds Documents Compiled During Settlement Negotiations Not Covered by Rule 408
By Colin Miller
Federal Rule of Evidence 408 provides:(a) Prohibited uses.--Evidence of the following is not admissible on behalf of any party, when offered to prove liability for, invalidity of, or amount of a…
China Law Insight
Arbitration Negotiation Tips
By Meg Utterback, Ariel Ye and James Rowland of King & Wood's Cross Border Dispute Resolution Practice The majority of cases, whether in court or arbitration, are settled. Parties weigh…
New Jersey Insurance Coverage Litigation
Settling with insurance companies
By Gene Killian
Over at Settlement Perspectives, they have some good advice about working with your insurance carrier to resolve disputes. These include: "Insurers hate surprises. Communication is key." I will add the…
CAFA Law Blog
The Curious Case Of Fighting Attorneys
Angeles v. Monumental Life Ins. Co., No. C 09-4119 JF, 2010 WL 2077154 (N.D. Cal. May 21, 2010). In an uncommon case, a District Court in California (not surprising, since…
EvidenceProf Blog
It Was(n’t) A Privilege?: Eastern District Of Wisconsin Finds Rule 408 Didn’t Create A Privilege
By Colin Miller
Federal Rule of Evidence 408 states:(a) Prohibited uses.--Evidence of the following is not admissible on behalf of any party, when offered to prove liability for, invalidity of, or amount of a…
New York Commercial Division Round-Up Blog
Providing Your Adversary With Information “For Settlement Purposes Only” Does Not Necessarily Make It So
By Daniel L. Brown and David A. Schrager In Hudson Ins. Co. v. M.J. Oppenheim, 604411/05 (Sup Ct, NY County, May 25, 2010) ("Hudson"), Justice Bransten held that statements made…
EvidenceProf Blog
Same Claim?: Northern District Of Florida Fails To Answer Whether Rule 408 Only Covers Settlement Documents Regarding Same Claim As Lawsuit
By Colin Miller
Federal Rule of Evidence 408(a) states:(a) Prohibited uses.--Evidence of the following is not admissible on behalf of any party, when offered to prove liability for, invalidity of, or amount of a…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Policyholders Do Not Always Win or Settle for Big Bucks
By Chip Merlin
The oil spill attorneys advertising for a mass of clients and recent advertisements in Texas regarding Hurricane Ike claims, seem to indicate that all my colleagues always win, and win big.…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Back on the Texas Ranch-Hurricane Litigation and Settlement Discussions are Raging
By Chip Merlin
The Texas hurricane insurance coverage disputes caused by Hurricane Dolly and Hurricane Ike are fully engaged. Texas’ two year statutes of limitation are approaching. New law suits are being filed,…