Many settlement agreements don't say anything about tax forms. Yet many defendants issue a Form 1099 to the plaintiff, and a ...

Most defendants issue IRS Forms 1099 for legal settlements. The form may be issued to the lawyer, the client, or both. Frequently, both the client and the lawyer receive a Form 1099 for 100%, making ...

The court ruled that an unsigned settlement isn't enforceable if the parties disagree on key terms, like the scope of claims. Signing minor documents doesn’t count as partial performance. Courts focus ...

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