Reaching a Legal Settlement
Nadia: I’m not sure about this Civil lawsuit. I don’t want a long Trial.
Andre: Relax. This case will never go to trial. For Disputes of this kind, neither party wants To fight it out in court, so we almost always reach a Settlement.
Nadia: If we do go to court, the Legal fees could Skyrocket. I couldn’t afford that.
Andre: If we reach a settlement, you won’t have to worry too much about that.
Nadia: All right, but what if they don’t want To admit wrongdoing?
Andre: If we reach a settlement, they don’t need to. They’ll simply Pay out.
Nadia: Even if they don’t admit it, at least I’ll be able To talk freely about it.
Andre: Well, that might be a problem. Many settlements require Confidentiality β from both Parties.
Nadia: You mean if I settle, I can’t talk about it?
Andre: If there is a confidentiality Clause, you’d be in Breach of contract if you discussed the settlement.
Nadia: I didn’t know that. You mean I can’t talk about what they did to me without Getting my day in court?
Andre: That’s the Long and short of it.
Nadia: I guess Justice is blind β but only for the rich!





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