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Perspective

Aug. 6, 2016

Settling effectively with multiple parties

Effective settlement negotiations start with preparing a case for trial. In cases with multiple parties defendant, settlements are usually contingent upon good faith determinations. Thus, good faith motions and objections are common across all areas of tort litigation. By Mark Licker

Mark D. Licker

Associate
Ericksen Arbuthnot

835 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles , CA 90017

Email: mlicker@ericksenarbuthnot.com

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By Mark Licker

Effective settlement negotiations start with preparing a case for trial. In cases with multiple parties defendant, settlements are usually contingent upon good faith determinations. Thus, good faith motions and objections are common across all areas of tort litigation.

A grasp of the handful of statutes and cases that govern good faith settlement determinations and the policies they promote allows efficient, organized settlem...

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