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Lawsuit settlements

The process and implications of lawsuit settlements, particularly in cases involving public figures like Donald J. Trump.

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Feb 3, 2026

How have outcomes varied between accusers who settled, won, or lost cases involving Trump?

with typically secured private resolutions that avoided a public trial and often included money or concessions — outcomes that stop short of a judicial finding and can impose confidentiality — while p...

Jan 14, 2026

How have courts historically handled enforcement of large civil judgments against wealthy defendants with complex asset structures?

Courts routinely enter large civil judgments against wealthy defendants, but entering a judgment is only the start: collection is a separate, often lengthy process that lies largely with the judgment ...