September 19, 2015A good settlement agreement should clearly defines the effect the agreement will have on future and current claims, and whether it applies to all claims between the parties, or only those claims arising out of a particular agreement or set of circumstances.
September 11, 2015Hollywood and Oscar nominated star Terrence Howard cried in court about his wife's threats to release his private medical information. During acrimonious divorce proceedings, Howard was contacted by his wife and allegedly forced to sign a divorce settlement agreement under duress.
August 17, 2015A settlement is beneficial to the defendant in two distinctive ways. It terminates the legal action, and permits the defendant to end the litigation without admitting to any wrongdoing.
June 12, 2015A good settlement agreement should clearly define the effect the agreement will have on future and current claims, and whether it applies to all claims between the parties, or only those claims arising out of a particular agreement or set of circumstances.