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Ogletree Deakins Insights
One Offer, Two Choices: California Supreme Court Greenlights Multiple-Choice Section 998 Offers
By By: Tracie L. Childs, Katie M. Greenbaum
Quick Hits In Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, the Supreme Court of California held that a 998 offer can present two alternatives if the options are clearly…
Chicago IP Litigation
CLE: Effective Settlement Advocacy
On August 27, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT, the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Seventh Circuit Bar Association Pro Bono & Public Service…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
FTC and Connecticut Secure $4 Million Settlement with Manchester City Nissan Over Deceptive Fees
By Chris Capurso, Brooke Conkle, Ethan G. Ostroff, Lori Sommerfield, Chris Willis
More than two years after filing suit, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong have secured a $4 million settlement with Manchester, Connecticut auto dealer Chase…
It Pays to Be Covered TM
Unaccepted Proposal, Unpaid Fees: Second DCA Says Insurer’s Policy Language Controls
By Amanda S. Keller, Ben Dachepalli
Like most states, Florida enacted a risk-shifting statute for attorneys’ fees and costs when litigants make a statutory proposal for settlement. Florida Statute § 768.79 establishes that framework for proposals…
Schneiders & Associates Blog
How Landlords and Tenants Resolve Conflicts Before (and During) Litigation
Many landlord-tenant disputes in California never reach trial. Issues involving unpaid rent, lease violations, security deposits, maintenance, or commercial lease obligations are often resolved through negotiation, mediation, or other settlement…
Class Action Defense Blog
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 160: $5.5 Billion Settlement Proposed To Resolve Ovarian Cancer Talcum Powder Claims
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partners Jerry Maatman and Sharon Caffrey with their analysis of a proposed $5.5 billion settlement aimed to resolve thousands of lawsuits…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Ontario Court of Appeal affirms partial settlement in business interruption insurance class action
Insurance broker for Aviva policies settled with insured dentists, dental corporations
Religion Clause
Sex Abuse Claimants May Sue to Access Parish and School Assets in Vermont Diocese Bankruptcy
In In re Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington Vermont, (Bkrptcy VT, July 28, 2026), a Vermont federal bankruptcy court issued an order allowing the Creditors Committee representing more than 100 sex…
California Appellate Report
Gorobets v. Jaguar Land Rover North America (Cal. Supreme Ct. – Aug. 6, 2026)
By Shaun Martin
I like this opinion, and it has practical significance for many California litigators.The California Supreme Court unanimously holds that a party can validly make a Section 998 offer to compromise…
Law Times News
Superior Court sets 19.9 percent interest on portion of $1M personal injury settlement
Award includes substantial indemnity costs from offer date to acceptance date four years later