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In a statement, Fox News recognized the court's rulings and admitted that certain allegations about Dominion were false. The $787.5 million payout is approximately half of the $1.6 billion initially demanded by Dominion but is almost 10 times the company's 2018 valuation and about eight times its 2021 annual revenue.

Fox News' $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems is the largest publicly known defamation settlement in US history involving a media company. The deal was announced hours after the jury was sworn in at the Delaware Superior Court.

Smartmatic is seeking $2.7 billion in damages from Fox and five individuals, including former Trump lawyers and hosts. Smartmatic alleges in its lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court that the defendants knowingly spread false claims that its software was used to flip votes.

The $787 million settlement by Fox FOXA +1.5% News and Fox Corporation to resolve the Dominion defamation suit made big news, but the tax news that this is a deductible business expense to Fox should be no surprise.

What to Include? A summary of the original incident with any factual disputes highlighted. Evidence to support the version of events provided in the Settlement Demand Letter. An outline of any relevant legal standards that apply to the matter. A settlement offer and terms/timeline for acceptance.

To make a settlement agreement valid and approved by a judge, here are 9 things to include in your settlement agreement. A Legal Purpose. ... An Offer. ... Acceptance of the Terms. ... Valid Consideration on Both Sides. ... Mutual Assent. ... Waiver of Unknown Claims. ... Resignation. ... Confidentiality Clause.

What Should Be Included in a Settlement Agreement? Identifying information for all involved parties. A description of the issue you're seeking to settle. An offer of resolutions that both parties agree to. Proof of valid consideration from both parties without coercion or duress. Legal purpose.

Fox Corp.'s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.

Also, if Fox is insured, insurance is likely to cover some of the settlement. Chad Milton, a partner at Media Risk Consultants, said a large media company such as Fox could have anywhere between $100 million to $500 million in coverage, including media liability insurance and other types of insurance.

Fox News abruptly agreed on Tuesday to pay $787.5 million to resolve a defamation suit filed by Dominion Voting Systems over the network's promotion of misinformation about the 2020 election, averting a lengthy and embarrassing trial just as a packed courtroom was seated in anticipation of hearing opening statements.