A Federal Trade Commission report concludes that the system for resolving consumer collection disputes is broken, and recommends litigation and arbitration reforms to improve efficiency and fairness ...

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When it comes to fiduciary liability insurance, having the broadest possible statement of coverage is generally best; this is because it is a functional test for determining whether any given plan ...

Contrary to what many might believe, it’s important to push hard at the outset of a civil legal dispute to reach a settlement agreement, because in litigation, there are no guarantees, says Andrew R.

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In any legal case with opposing interests, the road to a final judgment and a verdict could be long, taking a great deal of time and effort on the part of both lawyers and litigants. Litigation is the ...