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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an order vacating a Compromise and Release agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition, holding that reconsideration may only be had of final orders, and the prior decision to vacate the agreement for further review of its adequacy was an interlocutory procedural order. The Board also emphasized its inherent authority to review the adequacy of settlement agreements. Additionally, the Board admonished defense counsel for using unprofessional and disrespectful language in the petition.
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This case involves a defendant's petition for reconsideration of an order vacating a Compromise and Release agreement. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition, holding that reconsideration may only be had of final orders, and the prior decision to vacate the agreement for further review of its adequacy was an interlocutory procedural order. The Board also emphasized its inherent authority to review the adequacy of settlement agreements. Additionally, the Board admonished defense counsel for using unprofessional and disrespectful language in the petition.
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