Sentences with phrase «agree to settle»

Mediation is a dispute resolution process by which the parties agree to settle their disputes with the assistance of a neutral advisor.

The couple and their attorneys agree to settle matters at the table.

Collaborative divorce is a private dispute resolution option which requires each spouse to: (i) treat one another respectfully, (ii) be open and honest in his or her financial dealings, (iii) agree to settle things privately and not to engage in courtroom battles, (iv) hire an attorney for the limited purpose of helping the parties reach an agreement which addresses both parties» concerns, (v) utilize a neutral facilitator (which is substantially the same as a mediator except anything said in front of the facilitator may be disclosed to the other spouse), and, (vi) if there are substantial assets and liabilities, engage a neutral financial professional.

I recently returned from a conference of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, where approximately 400 attorneys, psychologists, therapists, accountants, and financial planners from all around the world gathered to learn how to help families through collaborative divorce (a process where clients agree to settle their disputes privately and attorneys are contractually barred from bringing contested issues in front of a judge to decide).

The women agreed to a «collaborative divorce,» a process in which both sides hire lawyers, but agree to settle all issues outside of court.

Arbitration: Procedure in which an insurance company and the insured or a vendor agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting a decision made by a third party.

Regardless of whether the parties agree to settle, feedback from users of NALFA's Fee Dispute Mediation Program indicates that their mediation experience has prepared them to pursue or continue their claim because they have a better understanding of their case.

It is tempting to define everyone as «the Parties», but if the settlement wording says something like ``... the Parties, and each of them, agree to settle all claims between them...» this may have the unintended consequence of settling claims within the group as well as between the opposing sides.

DCS can agree to settle his claim, or it can deny the claim.

Although the threat of litigation and commencing litigation is the only leverage a dismissed employee has when negotiating a severance package with a former employer it is important to understand that the vast majority of cases are not decided by a judge but, instead, are resolved when the employer and former employee voluntarily agree to settle their dispute.

If they can get you to agree to settle the case for far less money than would otherwise be granted to you, they will do so.

In many cases, the person who is not at fault will agree to settle out of court, if a fair settlement is found.

An injured Philly worker may agree to settle for a lump sum rather than receive benefits gradually under PA State law.

The women agreed to a «collaborative divorce,» a process in which both sides hire lawyers, but agree to settle all issues outside of court.

Two former film executives agree to settle lawsuit over alleged kickback schemes, The National Post

In the circumstances, it appears that more time will be required for the parties to correctly set out in writing the terms upon which they agree to settle this matter.»

Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where parties to a contract agree to settle disputes through adjudication by a private arbitrator or panel of arbitrators instead of in court.

Victims can sue to fight for their right to compensation and insurers may agree to settle cases outside of court to settle cases outside of court.

Alternative Dispute Resolution As an alternative dispute resolution option, the collaborative process allows for a client - driven approach in which the parties agree to settle outside of court, reaching a resolution aimed to benefit the entire family without resorting to litigation.

I agree to settle at this time in order to obtain a lump sum payment in order that I need not become compelled to attend on assessments, medical appointments, and participate in rehabilitation programs mandated by the accident benefit insurer and to avoid the risks of proceeding to arbitration.

At a mediation, the parties agree to settle on the basis that the husband's pension will be divided equally.

Speaking of agreeing, before you agree to settle a debt, get the offer in writing.

If your creditors never agree to settle — for example, you can't pay your reduced debt amount in full — you will end up with bad credit.

When negotiating with credit card companies, do not agree to settle your credit card debt unless they are willing to remove it from your credit report at the time it is settled and resolved.

Further, there may not be case law if parties agree to settle prior to going before a Judge.

However, it is worth noting that the company does charge its fee based on the total enrolled debt instead of the amount for which your creditors agree to settle.

Debt settlement is intended for consumers who are unable to pay their bills, and if a creditor does not agree to settle, then a debtor may be forced to file bankruptcy.

When you agree to settle with lump sum payments, make sure to inquire about the agency agreeing to remove the information from your credit report.

That's because HarperCollins, Hachette and Simon & Schuster settled with the Department of Justice right away, back in April 2012, but the remaining two publishers in the lawsuit — Penguin and Macmillan — didn't agree to settle until December 2012 and February 2013, respectively.

With the party still split over how to resolve the dispute, Steel challenged Nick Clegg to change course and agree to settle the row by mediation, rather than subjecting Rennard to further investigation that could lead to his expulsion.

«And why did he agree to settle for so much money?»

If they agree to settle the debt, record the agreement and get it in writing before you make a payment.

Federal laws now grant the IRS the authority to agree to settle your debt for less than the actual amount you owe, even if it's a significant amount.

The penalized company, since renamed Altaba, has agreed to settle the charges and pay the specified amount.

Altaba, formerly known as Yahoo, agreed to settle the charges without admitting or denying any wrongdoing.

Unlike Uber, Lyft has agreed to settle, paying out $ 500,000 in civil penalties.

The Jones Group agreed to settle with Roy, and in December 2013 it announced its sale to Sycamore Partners for $ 2.2 billion, including debt.

The company agreed to settle in August 2016 and finalized a settlement for about $ 4 million in May, according to Inverse.

His biggest investor was abandoning him and he had just agreed to settle a legal claim that chipped at his reputation, Reuters reported in March.

The bank said it had agreed to settle the lawsuit with the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) after being accused of mis - selling $ 32 billion of mortgage - backed securities before the global financial crisis.

Campbell figured prominently in documents filed in the wage fixing case that Apple agreed to settle this year.

By agreeing to settle the matter, the manipulator reduces the commission's expenses, eliminating the requirements of a hearing and all the bureaucratic red tape that goes with it.

In April, Uber also agreed to settle a complaint in California and Massachusetts for $ 100 million with drivers who wish to be deemed employees with benefits as opposed to being considered independent contractors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a Minnesota - based broker - dealer and investment adviser has agreed to settle charges for recommending and selling higher - fee mutual fund shares to retail retirement account customers and for failing to provide sales charge waivers.

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a Minnesota - based broker - dealer and investment adviser has agreed to settle charges for recommending and selling higher - fee mutual fund shares to retail retirement account customers and for failing to provide sales charge waivers.

Wells Fargo believes its practices related to broker price opinion were «proper» and disagrees with the claims in the suit but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation, bank spokesman Tom Goyda said in a statement.

In August 2006, the SEC announced that it had agreed to settle the related civil case against Stewart.

On April 2, 2015, JPMC agreed to settle claims that it failed to pay overtime and provide proper breaks to a California class of underwriters.

On March 25, 2014, JPMC agreed to settle a class action alleging that it failed to pay overtime to its business bankers.

In April 2011, JPMC agreed to settle claims that the bank over-charged active or recently active military service members on their mortgages by paying $ 27 million in cash to approximately 6,000 military personnel, by lowering interest rates and fees in excess of that permitted by the Service Members Civil Relief Act («SCRA») and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 («HERA») on soldiers» home loans, and by improperly foreclosing upon homes owned by borrowers protected by SCRA and HERA.