On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Tom Murray, an associate in the New York City and Fairfield County, Connecticut offices and Attorney Henri A. Demers, partner with the firm Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, to look at the importance of having a broker present at the settlement table from a defense attorney’s perspective. They discuss the broker’s role in mediation or at the settlement conference, when to bring a broker into the settlement process and what kinds of cases are best suited for a structured settlement from a defense attorney’s standpoint.

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On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Eric Vaughn, the newly appointed Executive Director of National Structured Settlements Trade Association, (NSSTA), to discuss NSSTA’s new agenda and what’s new in the structured settlement industry. In his first interview in his new position, Eric discusses his vision for NSSTA, meeting the challenges in the industry, the highlights of NSSTA’s 25th Annual Conference and looking for a lifetime of security for injured parties and their families.

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Mass produced homes built with poor-quality products have led to a number of construction defect cases across the country. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Angus Kennedy out of San Diego, California, Attorney Bruno Wolfenzon, from Wolfenzon, Schulman & Rolle and Attorney Dave H. Gardner out of Newport Beach, CA, to look at the necessary qualifiers for construction defect cases, discuss the long term effects on homeowners, the tax side of these cases and the benefits of using structured settlements.

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A long-term liability, such as a block of worker’s compensation losses, an environmental loss or construction defect, can weigh down your firm’s balance sheet. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Brian Fillion, President and Founder of Liability Transfer Corporation, to discuss liability transfer and how this process of analyzing, transferring and managing liabilities can benefit corporations and law firms.

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On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and colleague, Gayle S. Christen, welcome Attorney Dave H. Gardner out of Newport Beach, CA, to discuss how a structured settlement comes into play when a marriage is dissolved.  They discuss the advantages of a structured settlement for both sides of a divorce case, the tax advantages of a structured settlement and how marriage cases vary from state to state.

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Millions of gallons of oil have spewed into the Gulf since an oil rig, operated by British-Petroleum (BP), exploded and later sank off the Louisiana coast on April 20, 2010.  On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes Attorney Daniel E. Becnel, Jr., to discuss the litigation from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  They look at the kind of lawsuits that could be filed and the impact this oil spill could have on the fishing industry, tourism and ultimately the environment.

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Toyota has been plagued by serious safety issues in cars leaving many customers in danger or even injured.   In Part Two of our series on mediation, Ringler Radio host,  Larry Cohen and colleague, Carmella A. Limongelli,  welcome certified mediator, Attorney Mark J. Bunim, to look at potential lawsuits and future settlements involving these Toyota cases. Larry, Carmella and Mark look at the role mediation and a structured settlement will likely play in Toyota cases, the mediation process and ultimately the end result for the client.

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The Medicare Mandatory Reporting Requirements have been pushed back and will go into effect on January 1, 2010. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Tim Doherty, MMSEA Advisor at Specialty Risk Services, LLC to discuss who will be affected by Medicare mandatory reporting requirements, look at real world consequences on handling claims and discuss the effect of SRS Medicare requirements on liability claims as well as structured settlements.

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If you’re wondering if a structured settlement is right for your case, listen to this show as Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his colleagues at Ringler Associates talk about various types of annuities, tax-free advantages and how best to implement financial security for your legal client in a settlement award. Larry Cohen is head of the New England Operation at Ringler Associates – he is joined by Cecil Matthews with more than 20 years of experience in the Chicago office and Manuel Valdez Senior with 24 years in the San Diego and Las Vegas areas. You’ll hear case studies and how they were handled. The first 25 minutes of this program are in English, and we’re pleased to offer the show en Espanol as well beginning at the 25 minute mark!
Si a Ud. le gustaría eschuchar a este programa de Ringler Radio en español, con la anfitriona Drita Protopapa y el representante Manuel Valdez Senior, adelante el programa para el punto donde termina los primeros 25 minutos para empezar a escuchar el programa en español.

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Attorneys are focused on the client’s lawsuit or the defense of the client in a lawsuit and may not be prepared for the regulations we all need to comply with in terms of the actual receipt of the client’s money in a settlement award in a lawsuit. On this Ringler Radio show, hosted by Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates, you’ll get all the facts about constructive receipt from our expert guests: Doug Brand, Senior Vice President, Platinum Insurance Marketing, which is the exclusive marketing arm of the Aviva Life Structured Settlements Annuity program and Attorney Nicole Waldert, who is in-house Counsel for Aviva. Don’t miss this important information every attorney needs to know!

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