settlement agreement Injured Workers Can't Back Out of Settlement Agreement on Carrier's Lien By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that two injured workers could not back out of a settlement agreement they entered with their employer’s insurance carrier to satisfy the carrier’s subrogation… Full Article
settlement agreement When Will a Settlement Agreement Preclude a False Claims Act Action? By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:45:52 +0000 A recent District of Columbia federal court ruling reminds employers that a severance agreement containing a release of claims under the False Claims Act does not guarantee dismissal of a suit on those grounds. Background on the FCA Full Article
settlement agreement Dear Littler: How should employers revise their releases, separation agreements, and settlement agreements in light of the Speak Out Act? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:42:43 +0000 Dear Littler: Considering the recent passage of the federal Speak Out Act limiting the use of pre-dispute nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses involving sexual assault and sexual harassment claims, what impact will this have on our template releases, separation agreements, and litigation settlement agreements? How do you recommend we revise those documents? —Revising Releases Dear Revising, Full Article
settlement agreement Court Holds Backup Withholding Required by Law Does Not Violate a Settlement Agreement By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:50:10 +0000 In Escano v. Innovative Financial Partners, LLC,1 a magistrate judge held that the defendants’ decision to withhold funds from a payment required under a settlement agreement when the plaintiff refused to provide a Form W-9 did not violate the agreement. Full Article
settlement agreement Wyatts Towing shuts down in Colorado following state investigation, settlement agreement By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:45:00 +0000 The listed phone number for Wyatts rings to Elite Towing. An operator who answered the phone on Tuesday said “Wyatts Towing no longer exists.” Full Article Business Colorado News Latest Headlines News cars Colorado Attorney General Colorado Public Utilities Commission Denver investigation law enforcement Phil Weiser towing vehicles Wyatts Towing
settlement agreement Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:15:47 +0000 Delaware to receive nearly $70 million to fight the opioid crisis Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drug makers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens. Following successful state sign-on and subdivision sign-on periods, the defendants have committed to the deal and will start releasing funds […] Full Article Department of Justice Department of Justice Press Releases News
settlement agreement Special Education Reforms at Center of New Settlement Agreements By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The Berkeley, Calif. school district and the state of Ohio have said they will do more to provide services and to ensure students with disabilities are educated in inclusive settings. Full Article Urbaneducation
settlement agreement Highest EU court confirms pay for delay settlement agreements may be abusive and restrict competition by object or effect By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-02-05 On 30 January 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) confirmed that an agreement in settlement of a patent dispute in the pharmaceutical sector may constitute a restriction of competition by object or effect, as well as an abuse o... Full Article
settlement agreement Justice Department Signs a Settlement Agreement with North Carolina Company to Ensure Fair Treatment in the Workplace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:51:13 EST The Department announced a settlement agreement with Sunlight Inc., doing business as Beauty Smart, of Durham, N.C., to resolve allegations of a pattern or practice of discrimination in recruitment and hiring on the basis of national origin. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Settlement Agreement Will Ensure Greater Accessibility at First President George Washington’s Estate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:08:38 EDT The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union (MVLA), which owns and maintains Mount Vernon Estate &s first president, George Washington. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Attorney General Holder and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announce Settlement Agreement with Native American Farmers Claiming Discrimination by USDA By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:23:38 EDT Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against USDA by Native American farmers alleging discrimination by USDA. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Statements by Attorney General Holder and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement Agreement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:05:11 EDT “This settlement allows the Department of Agriculture and African-American farmers to focus on the future, and brings us one step closer to giving these farmers a chance to have their claims heard,” said Attorney General Holder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement in Longstanding Alabama Desegregation Case By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:52:32 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it reached a settlement agreement with the Fort Payne City School District in Alabama and private plaintiffs in a longstanding school desegregation case. The parties filed a proposed consent order in the federal district court in Birmingham, Ala. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with Massachusetts Business Resolving Allegations of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:02:29 EDT The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement with Grand Circle LLC, based in Boston, doing business as Grand Circle Travel, to resolve alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensure that persons with disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids, are afforded full and equal access to the company’s travel services and facilities. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with City of North Adams, Mass., to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:36:12 EDT The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the city of North Adams, Mass., to improve access for people with disabilities to civic life in North Adams. The agreement was reached under Project Civic Access (PCA), the Justice Department’s initiative to ensure that cities, towns and counties throughout the country comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The compliance review was initiated in response to a complaint that the city’s police station was physically inaccessible. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Justice Department Enters into Settlement Agreement to Reform the East Haven, Conn., Police Department By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:13:30 EST The Justice Department today announced that it has entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement with the town of East Haven, Conn., to resolve the department’s complaint alleging that the East Haven Police Department (EHPD) engaged in a pattern or practice of unlawful discrimination against individuals on account of race, color or national origin. The agreement also resolves allegations that EHPD engaged in a pattern or practice of use of excessive force and unconstitutional searches and seizures. The department and town jointly filed the agreement in federal district court today seeking the court’s approval and continued jurisdiction to enforce its terms. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Justice Department Reaches Settlement Agreement with City of Jacksonville, Fla., to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:34:05 EDT The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the city of Jacksonville, Fla., to improve access for people with disabilities to civic life in Jacksonville. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Department of Justice Reaches Landmark Settlement Agreement with Rhode Island and City of Providence Under the ADA By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:11:11 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into an interim settlement agreement with the State of Rhode Island and the City of Providence that will resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for approximately 200 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Justice Department Announces Settlement Agreement with Everett, Wash., Battery Company to Protect Employment Rights of Returning Military Reservist By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:04:49 EDT The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement with All Battery Sales and Service (ABS) of Everett, Wash., to resolve a lawsuit it filed on behalf of Curtis Kirk, a U.S. Army reservist. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Department of Justice Reaches Landmark Americans with Disabilities Act Settlement Agreement with Rhode Island By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 8 Apr 2014 09:36:46 EDT The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a statewide settlement agreement that will resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act for approximately 3,250 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Full Article OPA Press Releases
settlement agreement Departments of Justice and Education Reach Settlement Agreement with Jefferson Parish Public School System Ensuring Equal Access and Non-Discrimination in Schools By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:59:57 EDT The Departments of Justice and Education announced today that they have reached a comprehensive agreement with the Jefferson Parish Public School System in Louisiana (JPPSS) to ensure that all students can enroll in school regardless of their own national origin or immigration status, or that of their parents or guardians. The agreement also resolves complaints regarding JPPSS’ policies and practices for communicating with parents who have limited English proficiency (LEP) and JPPSS’ response to alleged harassment of Latino students based on their national origin Full Article OPA Press Releases