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Settlement
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Legal Profession Blog
Sanctions Proposed In Collective Action Settlement
The District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility recommends disbarment of one attorney and a nine-month suspension with automatic reinstatement of another Disciplinary Counsel charged John F. Kennedy and Kathleen A.…
Legal Secrets
Top 10 Attorney Secrets for Settling Cases
Mediate cases early, e.g. within the first few months of litigation! It behooves all parties to settle the case BEFORE the attorney's and clients ascertain the facts or law supporting…
Cleary Antitrust Watch
AB Volvo (Publ) v Ryder Ltd
On 11 November 2020, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment clarifying the ability of parties that settle European Commission (Commission) antitrust investigations to challenge the Commission’s findings in…
Searcy Law Blog
Can I Deposit a Personal Injury Settlement Check?
According to Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 00-2, issued on July 15, 2000, but is not binding, “An attorney should not participate in a settlement arrangement in which an insurance company…
Justice Pays
Out Of Court Settlements & Mediation Vs. Trials
The decision to make a claim for a personal injury means that you believe you or someone close to you has sustained an injury through someone else’s carelessness. That may…
Litigation Finance Journal
IAG Class Action Settlement Tops $138 Million
By John Freund
A settlement in the IAG class action is currently under review after preliminary hearings. The proposed $138 million settlement comes after the company was ordered by ASIC to refund customers…
Global Fintech & Digital Assets Blog
Settlement of Digital Asset Trading Just Got Easier
SEC relief streamlines noncustodial settlement of digital asset trades, but broker-dealer custody is still off-limits. By Stephen P. Wink, Naim Culhaci, and Deric Behar On September 25, 2020, the US…
Justice Pays
Personal Injury Claims In Florida: How They Work
If you are about to file for a personal injury claim in Florida, you need to familiarize yourself with the process. By now, you already know the importance of hiring…
Zachar Law Blog
What’s the most common issue an attorney faces when handling a personal injury claim? Why?
By Chris Zachar
Perhaps the most common issue an attorney faces when handling a personal injury claim is knowing the right time to settle the case. Let me explain. There are no two…
Synergy Blog
My new book, The Art of Settlement, is officially live!
September 22, 2020 I’m excited to announce that my new book, The Art of Settlement, officially launches today. What is The Art of Settlement? The regulatory landscape of the personal injury lawyer…