Reforming the Civil Justice System

Reforming the Civil Justice System

Author: Larry Kramer

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 1996-11

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780814746653

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Papers from an October 1993 conference chart recent changes in US courts and the judicial system and suggest reforms for the problems these changes present. Sections survey pre-trial and the dynamics of settlement, trial and the role of science in the courts, and post-trial and the need to control jury decision making. Discussion includes areas such as settlement incentives, guiding jurors in valuing pain and suffering damages, and the treatment of scientific evidence after Daubert v. Merrell Dow. For judges, lawyers, and other law professionals. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes: Negotiating, Drafting & Enforcement, 2nd Edition

Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes: Negotiating, Drafting & Enforcement, 2nd Edition

Author: Rosen, Velazquez

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Published: 2019-06-16

Total Pages: 2320

ISBN-13: 1543813240

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With nearly all corporate disputes being resolved in settlements, drafting strong, enforceable settlement agreements is one of the most critical and challenging areas of corporate and commercial law practice today. Yet there has never been a single, comprehensive guide to the complex legal issues involved in negotiating, drafting and enforcing settlement agreements until Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes. Here, in two comprehensive volumes, including CD-Rom and forms, top experts offer insights gained from many years of litigation and dispute resolution experience to give you critical tools needed to prepare successful settlements: Sophisticated analysis of the law and its application Detailed planning of effective drafting techniques In-depth coverage of "hot issues," such as multi-party settlements and tax considerations Strategies for handling "special topics," such as tax and environmental concerns A time-saving library of model agreements on disk for a variety of disputes and jurisdictions Extensive case citations And much more Whether you are looking for the best way to handle a particularly troubling issue, or simply want to be sure you have anticipated every legal eventuality, Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes will give you the insights, information and guidance needed to prepare settlement agreements that meet your client's or company's objectives. Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods. Previous Edition: Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes: Negotiating, Drafting and Enforcement ISBN: 9780735514782