Sentences with phrase «line against a settlement»

This explains why the party has not taken a hard line against a settlement short of independence.

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He also blasted DiNapoli for approving more than $ 103,000 in confidential settlement money to the legislative aides who accused then - Assemblyman Vito Lopez of sexual harassment (Republican candidate for attorney general John Cahill deployed a similar line of attack against his Democratic foe, Eric Schneiderman).

Cuomo, who is positioning himself for a potential 2020 presidential run, wants to prohibit taxpayer funds being used to settle harassment allegations against individuals, bar secrecy of such settlements, create a uniform sexual harassment policy for all parts of state and local government and create an anonymous whistleblower tip line for individuals to report misconduct.

Recognizing that litigation results — and the prospects for settlement — often hinge on the presentation of persuasive legal arguments in line with the relevant case law, Mr. Cooper employs an effective mix of case law research and evidence consultation in order to ensure that clients on a tight budget understand all the costs and benefits of proceeding with, or defending against, a legal action.

Though the settlements in these cases are usually in the $ 5,000 to $ 10,000 range, plaintiffs are able to build a substantial windfall by lining up several suits against various properties and owners, Gerrity said.