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Law Practice

Aug. 16, 2012

Dewey adds new twist to settlement

The Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP estate is negotiating a new waiver that would absolve partners who opt into the settlement agreement from potential lawsuits brought by creditors.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP estate made a final push to reach a settlement agreement with former partners Tuesday by extending the deadline for them to opt in to the proposed settlement for the fourth time and modifying how it would waive their liability to the estate's creditors.


The estate's lawyers hope a settlement with former partners will help them pay off creditors while facilitating an or...

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