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Better Late Than Never: Settlement At The Federal Court Of Appeals, Mori Irvine
Better Late Than Never: Settlement At The Federal Court Of Appeals, Mori Irvine
The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process
The Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990 encouraged all federal district courts to implement alternative dispute resolution programs. Federal Courts of Appeals implemented alternative dispute resolution programs as early as 1974. This article surveys federal alternative dispute resolution programsthen takes an in-depth look at the Eleventh Circuit’s program. The article provides advice for appellate advocacy during mediation.
Sealed Out-Of-Court Settlements: When Does The Public Have A Right To Know, Anne-Therese Bechamps
Sealed Out-Of-Court Settlements: When Does The Public Have A Right To Know, Anne-Therese Bechamps
Notre Dame Law Review
No abstract provided.
When Your Rival Becomes Your Dance Partner: Mary Carter Agreements In Missouri Courts, Thomas G. Pirmantgen
When Your Rival Becomes Your Dance Partner: Mary Carter Agreements In Missouri Courts, Thomas G. Pirmantgen
Missouri Law Review
Mary Carter agreements2 occur when a plaintiff asserting liability against joint tortfeasors 3 enters into a settlement agreement with less than all of the defendants. The settling defendant, who remains a party at trial, obtains the possibility of offsetting her financial exposure depending on how much money the plaintiff recovers from the other defendants. These agreements pose a potential threat to the adversarial nature of the trial process. This threat is especially severe when the trier of fact is not apprised of the agreement.4 Although maintaining the adversarial character of judicial proceedings is a public policy deserving of protection, 5 …
Which Cases Go To Trial: An Empirical Study Of Predictors Of Failure To Settle ?, Leandra Lederman
Which Cases Go To Trial: An Empirical Study Of Predictors Of Failure To Settle ?, Leandra Lederman
Case Western Reserve Law Review
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