Legal policy has a long history of protecting the confidentiality of negotiations, which are designed for the calculations. However, over the last few decades have seen a significant boost to the openness. Convincing arguments to maintain the confidentiality: it helps to promote frank discussion when sensitive material is involved and can make calculations possible. On the other hand, the ethical problem, where health and safety are involved has prompted some states to adopt laws requiring disclosure of settlement agreements or revise its procedures governing the confidentiality of discovery, protective orders and sealing of court records. This case summarizes the legal and ethical debate. It defines the main issues related to the confidentiality of settlement negotiations and show them some examples. "Hide
by Michael A. Wheeler, Dana Nelson, Gillian Morris, 6 pages. Publication Date: January 9, 2004. Prod. #: 904057-PDF-ENG
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