Workflow Templates: Settlement Documentation Checklist

Confirm all parties' names and addresses are accurate

Check the case number and court jurisdiction for correctness

Review the factual background for completeness and accuracy

Ensure the settlement amount is clearly stated and agreed upon

Clarify the payment terms, including any installments or deadlines

Outline any confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements involved

Verify that the release of claims is comprehensive and includes all relevant parties

Ensure that the release language is clear on the scope and extent of claims being released

Confirm that any exceptions to the release are explicitly stated

Check for compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Ensure that any required court approvals have been obtained

Review any tax implications and reporting requirements

Include a dispute resolution mechanism for any issues arising from the settlement

State the governing law and jurisdiction for the agreement

Include a clause on the entire agreement and any amendments process

Confirm that all necessary parties have signed the settlement documentation

Set forth the procedures for the execution of the settlement terms

Outline the plan for monitoring compliance with the settlement agreement

Settlement Documentation Checklist