Democrats and Abbott Settle in Voter Suppression/Fraud Case

Both sides claim victory

"...the Democrat-affiliated Lone Star Project are both spinning a settlement agreement between the AG and the Texas Democratic Party..."

May 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rabbit-Proof Fence

Set in 1931 Australia and based on a true event, Noyce's film shows what three half-caste aboriginal girls experience when they escape the camp where they have been forcibly sent in order to become anglicized. The music is by Peter Gabriel.

"...tiny village and relocated to the Moore River Native Settlement over 1,500 miles to the north. The young, heroic..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Council Watch

Details of the Bradley Settlement are finally made public and opened up to debate; Bill Spelman announces that he will not run for re-election to Place 5.

"...written to SOS agreeing, as a part of the settlement currently pending before the City Council, to cease further..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

The Daily Hustle: 7/20/10 (Updated)

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez makes an entrance

"...duty issuing two surprising statements: opposing the proposed $750,000 settlement with the family of Nathaniel Sanders II, and announcing..."

July 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council Watch

sos board votes no on the proposed bradley settlement

"...according to one source, to oppose the proposed Bradley settlement, for the following reasons:..."

March 3, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...week's news roundup: Council votes to deliver a $600,000 settlement to the family of a young man wrongfully killed..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

What’s It Cost the City When a Cop Hits a Cyclist?

After two years of negotiations, injured cyclist receives settlement

"...more than two years of negotiations to secure Collins' settlement: just under $3,000. [inset-1-right]..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Don't Breathe

Home-invasion thriller is more methodical than innovative

"...home that he received years ago in a legal settlement over the wrongful death of his daughter. The three..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kandahar

"...upon the Afghan people. Secretly filmed in a refugee settlement in southern Afghanistan, Kandahar was meant to be a..."

March 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

China Moon

"...in and out of divorce court with a hefty settlement in no time at all. The bottom line is,..."

March 11, 1994 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Jumpolin Lawsuit Settled

But terms of the settlement aren't being released

"...owners – has been settled. But details on that settlement aren’t forthcoming...."

Dec. 3, 2015 News Post by Tony Cantú

Accounting and the War on Women, Part 2

AG says Planned Parenthood defrauded Medicaid

"...morning announced that it had secured a $1.4 million settlement from Planned Parenthood of the Gulf Coast after determining..."

July 24, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Open Meetings: Case Closed?

A deal is near for seven current and former City Council members

"...civic nightmare is finally … close to a legal settlement. Austinities woke this morning to the news of a..."

Oct. 18, 2012 News Post by Mike Kanin

What's the Deal?

The Details in the City's Proposed Settlement With Stratus Properties Are the Fine Print in the Term Sheet.

"...Under the city's proposed settlement with Stratus Properties, the developer would agree to the..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature

Point Austin: Hanging Together or Apart

Sanders vote less about money than community, race, and justice

"...case the judicial process, which opponents of the proposed settlement in the Nathaniel Sanders II/Leonardo Quin­tana civil rights lawsuit..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column 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

There's Something About Mary

Mary arnold gets down to brass tacks on bradley deal

"...long enough to see all the promises of the settlement agreement fulfilled."..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Farmers Deal OK -- For Now

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

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.

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

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: Still Unsettled

The Sanders saga, set to close before a changed council

"...Tovo, would direct the city manager to execute a settlement between the city of Austin and the Sanders family...."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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

Money to Burn

John Cornyn tries to keep tobacco case lawyers from reaping all of the financial benefits.

"...of their own money, and helped win the largest settlement in the history of civil litigation -- some $17.3..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

It's a Done Deal

The City Council approved the Stratus settlement 6-1. Now what?

"...with the other six members seemingly married to the settlement, which takes effect Aug. 15 -- timing that effectively..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

'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

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...record makes me skeptical," she said, noting that during settlement talks she had to continuously push for disability-related training..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...alone for several years, the combination of his legal settlement awards and the support of friends and family have..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

AG and Dems Settle ... Then Fuss

Voting fraud lawsuit ends in 'victory' for both sides

"...Don't you love it when everyone wins? A settlement agreement last week in the case of Willie Ray..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Round Rock Drops Charges Against Immigration Demo Students

City Council saves face, and possibly a lot of money, by voting to drop misdemeanor charges against 70 students involved in pro-immigration demonstrations last spring

"...Upon word of the settlement, which was hammered out in mediation, false information –..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

After months of litigation over who owns what portion of the Sand Beach Reserve on Town Lake, Lumbermen's Development Corp. has offered the city a deal. Also: the council discusses a settlement with Stratus properties over development on their land over the aquifer, and the city amends the camping ordinance.

"...at the last minute. A briefing on Lumbermen's proposed settlement with the city was pulled at the same time...."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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