Amazon settles claims against former employees over personal payments from real estate deals

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Amazon settled all claims against former employees Carleton Nelson and Casey Kirschner and their attorney, Rodney Atherton, over personal payments tied to company real estate deals; claims continue against developer Brian Watson and WDC Holdings, which operates as Northstar Commercial Partners.

1. Settlement and ongoing claims

Amazon settled all claims against former employees Carleton Nelson and Casey Kirschner, along with their attorney, Rodney Atherton. Nelson and Kirschner received personal payments tied to real estate deals they handled for Amazon, violating the company's ethics code. Claims continue against developer Brian Watson and WDC Holdings, which operates as Northstar Commercial Partners.

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Amazon settles claims against former employees over personal payments from real estate deals

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Amazon settles claims against former employees over personal payments from real estate deals

1. Settlement and ongoing claims

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