A change in the law made shortly after a compromise agreement was entered into did not give rise to a common mistake of law capable of setting aside the agreement. The High Court held that while the ...

Most parties enter into a compromise and release agreement because it ensures an end to the uncertainties of litigation. That's because a compromise and release agreement, entered into with approval ...

As redundancy figures continue to rise, Rowlands solicitors is highlighting the benefit of compromise agreements in avoiding redundancy disputes and potential strikes As redundancy figures continue to ...

What can the parties to a workers' compensation case do to resolve a case and leave litigation behind? Attorneys have been developing creative ways to resolve complicated claims, some of which have ...

On August 7, 2019, the Commonwealth Court ruled that the defendant in a fully denied workers’ compensation claim cannot take certain actions through a no liability Compromise and Release Agreement, to ...

Starting in the New Year, the Internal Revenue Service plans to increase the processing fees for installment agreements and offers in compromise, in addition to other payment arrangements. Processing ...

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) investigates and negotiates settlements and informal compromises of civil penalties in relation to potential violations of the Shipping Act and ...

I filed a labor case and won before the Labor Arbiter. The decision became final and executory because my former employer did not file an appeal. Instead, they asked to enter into a compromise ...

The Internal Revenue Service has released proposed regulations that would increase the user fees for both offers in compromise and installment agreements for the first time since 2007. Processing ...