Aggregate settlements (Nonclass) are agreements involving multiple clients in which the terms of the settlement are interdependent. They involve complex ethical and practical issues. In addition, such cases often involve a large number of claimants and substantial amounts of money. Ethics advice is both useful and financially justified. For more information see Nathan M. Crystal, “Ethical Issues in Aggregate Settlements of Non-class Action Cases” Part I in South Carolina Lawyer, 8 (May 2012) and Part II, South Carolina Lawyer forthcoming (July 2012.) Read more …