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Litigation

May 26, 2001

Don't Blow Your Top in Settlement Talks

The formal settlement conference. We all know that the reasonable resolution of a lawsuit is in the best interest of all parties. Thus, I offer a suggestion for enhancing your chances of achieving this goal.

By David H. Brickner
        The formal settlement conference. We all know that the reasonable resolution of a lawsuit is in the best interest of all parties. Thus, I offer a suggestion for enhancing your chances of achieving this goal.
        In the setting of the usual three-part conversation before the judge in chambers, as well as in other negotiating contexts, it's invariably bes...

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