Perspective
Jun. 10, 2011
A Lesson About Settlements
Overturning a signed release of claims in a negotiated settlement will be challenging at best. By Michelle A. Reinglass of Judicate West
On April 11, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a case known loosely as "Winklevoss v. Facebook," acclaimed mostly because of the exposure it received in the Academy-nominated movie, "The Social Network." The 9th Circuit rejected Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss' request to set aside the confidential settlement reached at mediation, based on the allegation that critical information was withheld from ...
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