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Thomas E. L. Dewey of Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky. Courtesy photo Settlement agreements, like most contracts, often include merger clauses stating that the contract is the complete expression of the ...

The court ruled that an unsigned settlement isn't enforceable if the parties disagree on key terms, like the scope of claims. Signing minor documents doesn’t count as partial performance. Courts focus ...

At Solidaire Solicitors, we’ve noticed a significant uptick in the use of these agreements, particularly in March. But what’s driving this trend, and why are settlement agreements being offered more ...

NEW YORK Division of Election State Board STATE OF OPPORTUNITY Law Enforcement of Elections MICHAEL L. JOHNSON, CHIEF ENFORCEMENT COUNSEL OF THE DIVISION OF ELECTION LAW ENFORCEMENT, COMPLAINANT, ...