This form is a settlement agreement and release that may be used in a federal district court case. It contains drafting notes and optional clauses When drafting or reviewing the agreement, try to address all the issues about the settlement terms and...

Settlement Negotiations Make preparation for a settlement from the start of the case. You should generally do all of the following: ✔ Retain relevant documents. To avoid the loss of documents potentially relevant to settlement agreement negotiations...

By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group This article discusses how to negotiate and finalize a settlement in a federal case and covers topics such as pre-suit settlements, settling after a complaint is filed and after entry of judgment, releases and...

By: Randi-Lynn Smallheer , Lexis Practice Advisor As the novel coronavirus outbreak forces people around the world to suspend business as usual, litigators still face deadlines, whether imposed by a judge, a set of rules, or a statute. This article...

By: Jim Wagstaffe and The Wagstaffe Group                       This article discusses how to file a motion for summary judgment in a federal case and covers...