Settlement, Litigation Strategies, Settlement Agreements

Preparing Clients for Mediation: Explaining the Process, Setting Expectations and Strategies, and Coaching Performance

Miles Mediation & Arbitration on 7/16/2025

Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only measure of productivity in a...more

District Court Strikes Down $40 Million Settlement Agreement in Target Date Funds Case Based on Parallel SEC Settlement

Ropes & Gray LLP on 7/15/2025

On May 19, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”) denied final approval of a $40 million proposed settlement in a major class action lawsuit against The Vanguard Group,...more

House Final Settlement Hearing: Key Insights and Future Implications for NIL — Highway to NIL Podcast

Troutman Pepper Locke on 4/15/2025

In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Chris Brolley discuss the recent developments in the House litigation. The episode covers the highlights and concerns raised during the final...more

Pre-Litigation Mediation, Is it For You?

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC on 2/20/2025

In today’s complex litigation landscape, many individuals and businesses are turning to alternative methods to resolve disputes as a way to avoid the time, expense, and unpredictability of traditional lawsuit. Pre-litigation...more

Managing Risk in a Risky World in Mediation

Miles Mediation & Arbitration on 1/16/2025

During mediation, the neutral speaks with the parties about their “litigation risk” to motivate them toward a resolution. What is “litigation risk” in today’s environment? Throughout the country, verdict values in...more

Bar Orders Must Be Integral To Settlement in Order To Be Essential

Carlton Fields on 9/1/2020

Bar orders have been a useful tool in resolving various types of litigation. These include claims against companies that are in bankruptcy or receivership....more