The first sentence in an appellate opinion can strike fear in the heart of any advocate. I should know. Nearly twenty years ago the California Court of Appeal began its opinion on a losing appeal of mine with this sentence: “This case presents a real doozy of a puzzle in mechanic’s lien law.” In a more recent case involving … Continue reading Draft Settlement Agreements with Care or You May Give Up More than You Bargained For
Calculating Settlement Value Like a Super Bowl Champion
The New York Giants are playing the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, again. What would happen if the Patriots prepared for the game by focusing exclusively on their strengths and the Giants’ weaknesses while ignoring their own weaknesses and the Giants’ strengths? That would be ridiculous, right? Bill Belichick, Tom Brady? Forget about … Continue reading Calculating Settlement Value Like a Super Bowl Champion