February 2019
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Drafting Settlement Agreements in Civil Litigation
Topics to be covered:
- Framework of law governing settlement agreements
- Essential provisions of settlement agreements, including traps for the unwary
- Defining scope of settlement and mutual releases - either to prevent resumption of litigation or leave related litigation untouched
- Role of non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions, violations and remedies.
- Enhancing the enforceability and decreasing the costs of settlement agreements
Faculty: Steven B. Malech, Wiggin and Dana, LLP - New York City, New York