Tag Archives: Settlements

Ignore Medicare in Liability Settlements at Your Own Peril

April 5, 2019 – Since its passage in 1980, the Medicare Secondary Payer Act has been largely ignored by the personal injury litigation community. But like the person who continues to drive under the influence of alcohol rationalizing they’ve never … Continue reading

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Common Issues in South Carolina Divorce Settlements

Many South Carolina divorces are settled, rather than litigated. This option is more efficient and less costly, but you need to make sure you fully understand the consequences of your divorce settlement. Watch out for the following issues when negotiating … Continue reading

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Settlements reached in Chiang Mai House Thai Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak

On September 21, 2017, the Central District Health Department received three lab reports and one clinical diagnosis for Salmonella infections of patrons who had all eaten at Chiang Mai House Thai Restaurant, located at 4898 West Emerald Street in Boise, Idaho. … Continue reading

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New Jersey Law Prohibits Prospective Waivers and Secret Discrimination, Retaliation, or Harassment Settlements

On March 18, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to prohibit contractual provisions that result in the wavier of a right or remedy provided under the LAD or prevent … Continue reading

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Article on Recalibrating Cy Pres Settlements to Restore the Equilibrium

Michael J. Slobom recently published an Article entitled, Recalibrating Cy Pres Settlements to Restore the Equilibrium, 123 Dickinson L. Rev. 281-306 (2018). Provided below is an abstract of the Article. Class action settlement funds become “non-distributable” when class members fail… … Continue reading

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