Council Considering AE Settlement [UPDATE]

Agreement would cut overall utility rates by $42.5 million

"...session today, City Council is poised to approve a settlement recommendation between Austin Energy and 20 stakeholders – from..."

Aug. 29, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Sanders Lawsuit: 'A Deal Is a Deal'

Family attorney argues city's rejection of settlement was breach of contract

"...council members voted on July 29 to reject the settlement, they turned their backs on a binding settlement they..."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farmers Deal OK -- For Now

"...Judge Scott Jenkins gave preliminary approval to the state's negotiated settlement with Farmers Insurance, setting the stage for a..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Farmers Insurance: Off the Hook Forever?

Internal memos suggest the insurer frequently mishandled claims -- and the state may not be able to investigate.

"...barred from investigating, thanks to the terms of Texas' negotiated settlement with the insurance giant...."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Daily Hustle: 7/30/10

No settlement in Sanders case

"...The City Council rejected any settlement with the family of Nathaniel Sanders II yesterday...."

July 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...AC: You've also been criticized on the Nathaniel Sanders settlement decision, for refusing to agree to the negotiated settlement;..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...from sending notices to Texas policyholders regarding the company's settlement agreement with the state. On May 22, District Judge..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 14 City Council elections

"...him in his approach to the Nathaniel Sanders II settlement. His motion to settle the Sanders family's lawsuit over..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature

Top 10 Stories in the Sanders Shooting Fallout

A year in the life of a police shooting case

"...7) COUNCIL REJECTS SETTLEMENT After a lengthy executive session, City Council narrowly rejected..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

My Credit Card Company Is Suing Me: What Can Really Happen?

"...the best solution. You may be able negotiate a settlement with the company under which you agree to pay..."

May 23, 2008 Column by Pat Fitzgerald

Wal-Mart on the Aquifer?

"...the Save Our Springs Ordinance because of a 1996 city-negotiated settlement with the previous owner. The world's largest retailer,..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Wal-Mart on the Aquifer?

"...the Save Our Springs Ordinance because of a 1996 city-negotiated settlement with the previous owner. Wal-Mart is shooting for..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...some of that money could be used in a negotiated settlement with LCRA."..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Paying the Piper Online

Stations, labels, and musicians wrestle over new Web royalties

"...Negotiations will almost certainly lead to a settlement, but the debate over what constitutes a "small" Internet..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Austin at Large: Be of Good Cheer, Be Not Afraid

When venomous fear becomes a weapon, we ourselves can become the antidote

"...that the only way out of this is a negotiated settlement with the Dems. Because they're not normal, we..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...to such a measure, in Missouri, ended in a negotiated settlement that would grandfather current facilities but require any..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

Some died, some walked

"...Police Department (exit city attorney). City Council rejected the negotiated settlement of the Sanders family's civil rights suit –..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

McCaul on Gaza Conflict

Austin congressman stands behind Israel

"...I join people around the world praying that a negotiated settlement will lead to a lasting peace in the..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin. The policyholders are challenging the state's $117.5 million negotiated settlement with the insurance giant, claiming it's a farce..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

TDI Orders Insurer Rate Cuts

"...the 6.8% reduction that was part of the state's negotiated settlement with the company earlier this year; and an..."

Aug. 15, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Graphics

"...the West Bank to Jewish settlers has made a negotiated settlement between Jews and Arabs extremely difficult to accomplish...."

Sept. 18, 1998 Books Feature

Naked City

The council approves a controversial, and hotly contested, site plan that allows Hyde Park Baptist Church to build on 58 acres of parkland it owns in northwest Austin.

"...the Quarries development. Two months ago, the neighborhoods' leaders negotiated a deal with the church that sealed the Planning..."

Nov. 17, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Woes for Lowe's

The big-bad big box gets stuffed – twice – in court

"...a legal setback that could permanently negate a complicated settlement agreement with Lowe's Home Centers Inc. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Real Deal

"...Proposed settlement between Stratus Properties and the City of Austin The..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Signed and Sealed

With Bradley Out of the Way, Council Turns Attention to Stratus

"...Well, it's over. The city of Austin's settlement with Gary Bradley no longer has the qualifier "proposed"..."

March 31, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...met privately Tuesday to hash out - what? A settlement maybe? - A.S. Delay Sought on JPI..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature

Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It's Costing Us Millions of Dollars

Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place

"...2019, the city of Austin paid $8 million in settlements to victims of police violence, and another $800,000 to..."

April 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Common Law

Mediation - what is it?

"...party who works with the parties to reach a negotiated resolution (the "settlement")...."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

Last Call for Lowe's? Council Ready to Split

It's still 4-3 and holding as the controversial big-box deal goes up for final approval

"...have shown us -- the Stratus deal, the Bradley settlement, the Forum PUD -- the City Council's acceptance is..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Going, Going, Gone?

Gary Bradley agrees to sell 1,000 acres of land to the city

"...of the 3,076 acres included in the proposed Bradley settlement -- provided Austin can come up with the money..."

March 17, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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