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However, what if there is a settlement instead of an award or what if, after there is an award, payment is made without the need for anyone to file a case to confirm the award? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#0F243E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#0F243E'>What are your thoughts? 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