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What is a Full And Final Release?
A full and final release is a legal document between two parties where one agrees to drop their legal claims in exchange for a settlement offer. This type of contract is common in insurance-related claims and, once signed, releases the settling party from any and all legal claims mentioned within the contract. In exchange, the releasing party receives a settlement, often a cash sum. However, no monetary exchange is required in order for a full and final release to be valid.
A full and final release can be signed and is legally enforceable even if it is completed before a judge formally dismisses a case.
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Rhea de Aenlle is a business-savvy attorney with extensive experience in Privacy & Data Security (CIPP/US, CIPP/E), GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Contracts. She has over 25 years of legal experience as an in-house counsel, AM Law 100 firm associate, and a solo practice attorney. Rhea works with start-up and midsize technology companies.
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