Settlement Strategies in Complex Litigation: Challenges and Best Practices August 5, 2025 By possingeradmin Settlement is a common resolution in complex litigation, often preferred over the time, expense, and unpredictability of a trial. However, the complexities inherent in these cases — from multi-party negotiations to regulatory oversight — make settlement a challenging endeavor. In this article, we explore the key challenges in settlement negotiations in complex litigation and offer best practices for crafting successful settlements. The Complexity of Settlement Negotiations Settlement in complex litigation involves more than simply reaching an agreement between two parties....
Court Orders Release of Funds from Court Registry for Previous Homestead Homeowners July 20, 2025 By possingeradmin Homestead homeowners that had previously deposited funds in the Whatcom County Court Registry as part of the Hillius v. 18 Paradise, et al. litigation now have a mechanism to receive the return of their funds. “This is a very good outcome for the former class members.” Stated attorney Jeffrey Possinger, attorney for MJ Management, in response to the Court’s order. “This process will ensure that monies owing [to the former class members] will get to the right people with the...
Trump’s Proposal for 100% Tariff on Foreign Films: Legal Challenges and Industry Impact May 9, 2025 By possingeradmin On Sunday, May 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced through a Truth Social post that he intends to impose a “100% tariff on foreign produced films.” Citing a number of reasons, including the state of decline of the filmmaking industry in the United States as well as his intention to curb what he says is (propaganda). Filmmaking as a storytelling medium is by its very nature an international business, with film production occurring in locations across the globe. The production...
Hillius v. 18 Paradise, LLP, Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Post-Trial Motions in Monday Hearing April 25, 2025 By possingeradmin Following a hearing on Monday, April 21, 2025, Judge David Freeman denied Plaintiffs’ Petition for Further Relief as well as an earlier Motion for Release of Funds that had been pending for a few weeks. These decisions add to the losses sustained by the Plaintiffs in this case following the recent denial by the Supreme Court to take up the Plaintiffs’ case for Direct Review. At the hearing, counsel for 18 Paradise, MJ Management, and a representative for the Intervenors...
Hillius v. 18 Paradise, LLP, Supreme Court Rejects Plaintiffs’ Request for Direct Review April 4, 2025 By possingeradmin On April 2, 2025, the Washington State Supreme Court entered its order, rejecting the Plaintiff’s request for Direct Review with the State’s highest court. The one-page order, signed by Chief Justice, Steven Gonzalez, ordered the case to be transferred to Division I Court of Appeals. The Plaintiffs had primarily sought Direct Review by the Supreme Court of the trial court’s dismissal of the Plaintiffs’ Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) claim, which had to that point been the heart of the Plaintiffs’...
