All aspects of Commercial Dispute Settlement Agreements are covered in this one resource! Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes: Negotiating, Drafting and Enforcement by Richard A. Rosen List Price: $509.00   Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: Aspen Publishers ISBN: 9780735514782 Looseleaf: 2,016 pages Publication Cycle: Updated annually Last Updated: 6/6/2013 Available: Item ships in 3-5 Business Days

With nearly all corporate disputes being resolved in settlements, drafting strong, enforceable settlement agreements is one of the most critical and challenging areas of corporate and commercial law practice today. Yet there has never been a single, comprehensive guide to the complex legal issues involved in negotiating, drafting and enforcing settlement agreements until Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes. Here, in two comprehensive volumes, including CD-Rom and forms, top experts offer insights gained from many years of litigation and dispute resolution experience to give you critical tools needed to prepare successful settlements: Sophisticated analysis of the law and its application Detailed planning of effective drafting techniques In-depth coverage of "hot issues," such as multi-party settlements and tax considerations Strategies for handling "special topics," such as tax and environmental concerns A time-saving library of model agreements on disk for a variety of disputes and jurisdictions Extensive case citations And much moreWhether you are looking for the best way to handle a particularly troubling issue, or simply want to be sure you have anticipated every legal eventuality, Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes will give you the insights, information and guidance needed to prepare settlement agreements that meet your client's or company's objectives. SECTION I - THE SETTLEMENT PROCESS PRESERVING CLIENT RIGHTS THE DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS AS CONTRACTS PARTIES¿ AUTHORITY TO SETTLE A DISPUTE OR CLAIM THE LAWYER¿S AUTHORITY TO BIND CLIENTS SECTION II - DRAFTING EFFECTIVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND STANDARD PROVISIONS RELEASES CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS AND SEALING OF COURT RECORDS LAW GOVERNING THE AGREEMENT AND CHOICE OF LAW SECTION III - THE PROBLEM OF THE NON-SETTLING DEFENDANT THE LAW OF CONTRIBUTION AND INDEMNITY PROTECTION AGAINST CONTRIBUTION AND INDEMNIFICATION CLAIMS SECTION IV - ENFORCING AND ATTACKING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FORUM SELECTION CLAUSES LEGAL ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIFIC TERMS JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT: APPLYING THE LAW OF CONTRACTS RESCISSION AND AVOIDANCE OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS SECTION V - SPECIAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS IN SETTLING COMMERCIAL CASES OFFERS OF JUDGMENT UNDER FEDERAL RULE 68 CONDITIONING THE SETTLEMENT ON THE VACATUR OF A JUDGMENT OR JUDICIAL OPINION BANKRUPTCY LAW AND RISK CONSIDERATIONS TAX CONSIDERATIONS SETTLING A CLASS ACTION USE OF NON-BINDING ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS TO FOSTER SETTLEMENT SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN SETTLING ENVIRONMENTAL DISPUTES SETTLEMENT OF CLASS AND DERIVATIVE ACTIONS IN THE DELAWARE COURT OF CHANCERY SPECIAL ISSUES REGARDING SETTLEMENTS IN CALIFORNIA SETTLEMENTS UNDER NEW YORK LAW SPECIAL ISSUES IN SETTLEMENTS UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW SETTLEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES: A Checklist Drafting Effective Contracts: A Practitioner's Guide, Second Edition Robert A. Feldman, Raymond T. Nimmer A favorite reference tool for professional drafters for over a decade, Drafting Effective Contracts combines a clear analysis of how effective agreements are structured with a practical breakdown of the essential elements of any contract— giving you the best way to draft contracts. This  more... Add to cart   |  Price: $383.00  |  ISBN: 9780735503762  |  Format: Looseleaf  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Law of Electronic Commerce, Fourth Edition Jane Kaufman Winn, Benjamin Wright The volume of trade done through electronic media continues to skyrocket, and the law evolves at a staggering rate. To keep pace with all the new cases, statutes, proposals, commentaries, and model laws, there is no better resource than the Law of Electronic Commerce - your guide to the implica more... Add to cart   |  Price: $498.00  |  ISBN: 9780735516489  |  Format: Looseleaf  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Law of Restitution George E. Palmer Restitution, a vital means of redress in unjust enrichment cases, is a fundamental legal principle manifested explicitly in contract, tort, and much of the common law. Now, offering insightful analysis of principles and practical, expert advice about available remedies in a wide range of actions, T more... Add to cart   |  Price: $1,254.00  |  ISBN: 9781567065374  |  Format: Hardcover  Imprint: Aspen Publishers  Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit, Third Edition Brooke Wunnicke, Esq., Diane B. Wunnicke, Paul S. Turner Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit, Third Edition alerts you to current developments and discusses the recent UCP600, former UCP500, ISP98, UCC Article 5, and current trade practices and problems. The authors review letter of credit law and practices, helping to resolve concerns of applic more... Add to cart   |  Price: $332.00  |  ISBN: 9780735517332  |  Format: Looseleaf  Imprint: Aspen Publishers