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Aug. 16, 2008
High Court's Ruling in 'Edwards' Leaves Silver Lining for Employers
In the wake of the state Supreme Court's recent 'Edwards' decision, releases should be drafted to clarify that relevant non-waivable claims are not included within the terms of the release, write Robin Samuel and Laura Wilson. - Employment Column
By Robin Samuel and Laura Wilson
This article appears on Page 8
The general release agreement is ubiquitous in California; the vast majority of disputes that wend their way through our court system are resolved by settlement, where one or both parties agree to waive "any and all" claims that may exist in its or their favor.
General release agreements also...
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