After lawyers in May reached a tentative $44 million deal to settle all sexual-misconduct lawsuits pending against ex-Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, two alleged victims said they wanted out, appearing to scuttle an agreement roughly a year in the making. Now, lawyers driving the negotiations believe they have cleared a key barrier holding up a settlement that previously appeared to be an all-or-nothing deal. Under the most recent proposed terms, the two women could pursue claims against Mr. Weinstein in court rather...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 17, 2019 21:41 UTC