Written by two practicing attorneys with more than forty years combined experience in resolving business disputes, Commercial Settlement Agreements Line by Line is a comprehensive examination of the text of a standard commercial settlement agreement. This book explains the reasoning behind the various clauses in the agreement, noting the strategic and practical importance of each provision. The authors discuss such key topics as drafting payment and release provisions; factoring confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses into the settlement process; and weighing the merits of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Commercial Settlement Agreements Line by Line is a valuable resource for any commercial litigator or business executive who may engage in settlement negotiations. A CD-ROM is included, which provides searchable PDF and Word versions of the book with a sample agreement.