If the defendant thinks they may need to issue a Form 1099, they will ask for a Form W-9. If they fail to get a signed W-9, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Almost every legal settlement includes a full release of claims.

At Solidaire Solicitors, we’ve noticed a significant uptick in the use of these agreements, particularly in March. But what’s ...

Thomas E. L. Dewey of Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky. Courtesy photo Settlement agreements, like most contracts, often include merger clauses stating that the contract is the complete expression of the ...

The recent $15 million settlement involving Dollar General has caught the attention of millions of consumers across the United States. This legal agreement stems from a class-action lawsuit that ...