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“Toyota Will Pay $1.6 Billion Over Faulty Accelerator Suit”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Naomi

I don’t have a car, never mind a Toyota, and thus do not have an accelerator but for all of you who depend upon your cars and trust that they won’t drive themselves (sounds like a Stephen King novel), here’s … Continue reading →

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Settling a case usually means a non-disclosure agreement

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Naomi

And what is a non-disclosure agreement, a/k/a non-disparagement agreement? I signed one, years ago, and have read a couple of others. It is a really uncomfortable document. Someone has offended you, been unjust to you. You agree to settle, presumably … Continue reading →

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Why settle a lawsuit? Listen to a smart CEO

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Naomi

I picked this up today from Publisher’s Marketplace. John Sargent, the CEO of Macmillan Publishing wrote a rational and powerful answer to the question: Why settle a lawsuit? Every one of us who sues or is sued should copy this … Continue reading →

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