Finishing touches; lawyers may be in the business of resolving disputes, but sometimes it seems very few cases actually come to an end. There are ways, however, to deal effectively with issues that tend to keep the files open

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Several trial lawyers give their tips for bringing for bringing stubborn cases to a close, and a rule of thumb is remembering that the other side waives issues for appeal if no objection was made at trial. An understanding with the client about calculation and manner of payment of the legal fee will help avert sticky withdrawal situations. Initial negative perceptions about a client's personality are also helpful. Collecting a judgment and negotiating the settlement of a case are also detailed.

Methods, Compromise and settlement, Settlements (Law), Trial practice

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Uncle Sam's share; recoveries in employment discrimination cases can have unexpected tax consequences

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The taxation of damages in employment discrimination cases is discussed. Under I.R.C. 104(a)(2), emotional distress does not qualify as a physical injury or sickness and thus is not a tax exclusion. Any employer-employee agreement on how to allocate settlement proceeds must explicitly state that the funds are paid to settle a physical injury.

Taxation, Laws, regulations and rules, Remedies, Employment discrimination, Damages, Damages (Law), Tax exclusion

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Give and take; in mediation, it is important to negotiate effectively with the mediator

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Dispute resolution techniques, including planning an offer-concession strategy, an effective agenda, and watching statutes of limitation, real estate agreements, and default judgments, are presented.

Management, Mediation

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