Larry Cohen is the host of Ringler Radio and is the head of Ringler Associates operations in the Northeast. Larry brings more than 35 years of claims and legal experience to the Ringler Radio studio. His expertise allows him to gather the leading structured settlement experts for in-depth discussions and analysis. Larry also served on the Ringler Associates Board of Directors for ten years.
LaBarron Boone from the Beasley Allen law firm discusses the $151-Million dollar Travaris “Tre” Smith case.
David Kracke tells us about CBIRT’s great work in concussion prevention management, and what is being done to make sports safer with smart technology.
Attorney Mike Andrews talks about a recent settlement in litigation brought by former hockey players against the National Hockey League surrounding concussions and CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy).
Attorney Celeste Brustowicz, a member of Opioid Justice Team, talks about the legal work underway among a group of highly skilled attorneys, doctors and civil leaders on behalf of the babies in...
Phillip Krause discusses how plaintiff attorneys can achieve better control over the timing of their income.
Learn how to structure attorneys’ fees to reduce tax burdens with deferred payments.
Paul Marshall, Sales Director of Structured Settlements for MetLife, discusses MetLife’s NQA product, the types of cases that are included under NQA eligibility, and taking care of the long-term needs of the...
Patrick Haines discusses pending litigation and next steps for the victims of this disaster.
Attorney Dan Wade, coordinator of the Disaster Legal Services Program, and Alia S. Graham, program specialist for the ABA's Young Lawyers Division, talk about the immediate legal assistance provided after the natural...
Tax attorney Robert Wood discusses the tax implications of structuring a settlement in a non-qualified case such as divorce, disability, or environmental versus taking a cash lump sum.
Larry Cohen welcomes co-host Cindy Chanley and returning guest, tax attorney Robert Wood from Wood LLP, to explore the arena of non-qualified settlements and how the recent tax reform act is having...
A San Francisco federal judge gave the green light for hundreds of lawsuits to go forward claiming Monsanto's popular glyphosate weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer. Will we see settlements?
Elder abuse often is a silent and unreported but growing problem. We take a look at the rising rate of nursing home abuse complaints, arbitration agreements, and what can be done to...
Taking a look at wrongful incarceration cases, the benefit of a structured settlement in these cases after compensation, and the impact on the client and their family.
How the Beasley Allen law firm’s attorney Rhon Jones is joining forces with the Attorney General of Alabama in litigation to put a halt to the devastating opioid crisis.
How to simplify ongoing medical expenses and ease the hassle of the healthcare system.
Larry Cohen and Peter Early join Robyn Powell, attorney, writer, and scholar whose work focuses on disability law and policy, to discuss the controversial change to the ADA and the potential impact...
Class action lawsuits have been filed against Facebook and UK firm Cambridge Analytica on behalf of 85 million users and individual shareholders in response to allegedly obtaining user information without permission. This...
Adva-Net's mission, their unique approach to chronic pain management, and assisting injured people who are struggling with opioid use.
DRI, the Voice of the Defense Bar, is the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel.
Josephine Grillo Sullivan, Executive Director of The Christina Grillo Sullivan Foundation discusses assisting families living with brain injuries and advocating for the long-term benefits of going with a structured settlement.
From pet food contamination cases to animal cruelty, to claims involving wildlife preservation, animal law covers a wide range of legal issues.
Litigation against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and the fight against the opioid epidemic.
Alan S. Pierce discusses a measure signed into law this year nullifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule regarding an employer's obligation to keep accurate injury and illness records.
Helena Berger, CEO of the AAPD, discusses her thoughts on the recent healthcare repeal effort, the importance of the disability vote, and making strides in the fight for people with disabilities.
How can the legal community alleviate the loss left by the storm and guide some through the complexities of litigation.
The workers’ compensation and disability management process can be complicated for both employers and their workers. Learn about creating a seamless process in this podcast.
Larry Cohen and Ringler colleague, Erin Muller and hear from AdamPotter, the CEO and Founder of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), about the new UCC program, benefits, recent legislation and...
Kenneth Kutner, PhD., neuropsychological consultant to the NFL, talks about cases like Mike Webster, Harry Carson, and even Aaron Hernandez, plus research and protocols.
Insurance trial lawyer Gary L. Wickert talks driverless car litigation, liability, and how claims professionals and attorneys should become familiar with the latest in driverless car technology.
Michael K. Gruber, president of the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, talks about his mission for 2017 and what to watch for in legislation that might impact workers.
Host Larry Cohen and co-host Janet Rosie, talk to Attorneys Bill Bulfer and Bryan Simpson from Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham LLP, about drone liability, litigation and regulation.
As James M. Early, CSSC, a Senior Advisor at Ringler, becomes the 2017 President of the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA), there’s work to do on Capitol Hill. Listen as Jim...
Greg Micoletti talks about the dissipation of personal injury settlements and what to do to prevent it.
Host Larry Cohen and co-host Peter Early take on the topic of litigation when it comes to nursing home residents.
Discussing a report on misconceptions when it comes to lawyers, litigation, and the civil justice system.
Larry Cohen, Robert P. Caples, Jr., and Gene J. Stonebarger, discuss the recent problems with Samsung cell phones from a consumer protection and litigation perspective.
Larry Cohen, Joan Pagnano, and guest Fidelma Fitzpatrick from Motley Rice LLC, take a look at the birth control product and the litigation surrounding it.
E-cigarette explosions, what’s causing them, and litigation surrounding these products.
Lance Corporal Matthew J. Determan of Tuscon, Arizona discussing his military family and the details of his MV22 Osprey helicopter crash.
Customer feedback is essential to any company and often product or service improvements can be discovered after that engagement with customers. That’s also true within the settlement planning business. Our partners at...
Cases involving big trucks are very different than a standard case involving a car crash with rules and regulations surrounding commercial vehicles that lawyers have to be familiar with in order to...
Companies from time to time rebrand their look and messaging to connect better with audiences. We’re excited to tell you about our own rebranding at Ringler that’s being launched today! It’s the...
Veterans comprise 30% of all known mesothelioma deaths that have occurred in this country. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Manny Valdez, Sr. talk with attorney Steven...
Personal injury cases should end in settlement, but often times there is no resolution, leading to frustration for those in the mediation. In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen joins...
In Part Two of this two part series on Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen joins Attorney Daniel S. Chamberlain, as Dan gives the latest update on the NFL Concussion Lawsuit Settlement. Don’t...
Hear what the estimated 1 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit between the NFL and retired NFL players means for the long-term impact of brain trauma they suffered from during their...
Eric Vaughn, Executive Director of NSSTA discusses a major legislative movement making improvements to the Structured Settlement Protection Act.
Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, also known as WILG, is the national non-profit organization of legal professionals dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who suffer...
On this Ringler Radio podcast, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Zea have a special guest on the show, Caryn Siebert, Vice President/Head of Claims for Knight Insurance Group, to take a look...
A federal court jury awarded a woman and her husband $8 million in a case of sudden unintended acceleration that left Cheryl Bullock severely and permanently injured after an automobile crash. On...
Using the right strategies during trial preparation can help win a case in court. In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, Duke Wolpert join Ross Suter, Esq., Litigation Consultant...
Thousands of people every year have an endoscopy, a non-surgical procedure to examine their digestive tract for potential issues. Unfortunately, the use of a contaminated duodenoscope or scope, manufactured by Olympus Corporation....
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 19,000 people died in traffic crashes in the United States in the first six months of 2015, and 2.2 million people were seriously...
Millions of Americans suffer from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy or RSD). RSD is caused when the body experiences trauma that damages or otherwise causes malfunction...
When an individual is injured in the workplace, there is not only a long-term physical impact, but a financial one. Workers’ compensation is paid on a periodic basis in weekly payments, so...
With the recent Supreme Court decision in King v. Burwell, regarding the Affordable Care Act, how will the ACA impact structured settlements? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Zea...
Qualified as well as non-qualified product plans are currently being offered for claimants or contingent fee attorneys to defer receipt of their settlement award or fee on a pre-tax basis. This new...
In a closely watched case in the legal community, Massachusetts’ highest court upheld a $63 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson, maker of Children’s Motrin, in the case of Samantha Reckis, who...
A non-qualified assignment involves the transfer of a future periodic payment obligation arising from the settlement of a dispute from the defendant or its carrier to a third-party assignee. In this podcast,...
After years in Afghanistan and Iraq, our troops are returning home with traumatic brain injuries stemming from their time in combat. Traumatic brain injuries are also prevalent in sports-most recently on our...
Lump sum payment over a structure. The unpredictability of the market. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen welcomes colleague and co-host Angus Kennedy to discuss some of the questions,...
Since 1975, Ringler Associates has been a huge player in the structured settlement industry and this year, celebrating a 40th Anniversary! On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen joins colleague, Mike...
Since 1956, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, better known as GTLA, has worked tirelessly to ensure that everyday citizens, Georgia families and small businesses are never deprived of their constitutional guarantee of...
Financial security is an important factor for individuals and their families when choosing to go with a structured settlement. Today on Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen joins Phillip Krause, a new structured...
There is cause for concern about factoring companies offering quick cash for structured settlement payments that fall short of the total value of a structured settlement over a claimant’s lifetime. This is...
After a serious injury requiring an amputation, there is not only a physical impact on the individual, but an emotional one. On Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck driver fatigue is a contributing factor in as many as 30-40% of all crashes involving heavy trucks. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen,...
How does an independent assignment company work in your favor when it comes to attorney fees? And can attorneys structure their fees after a settlement agreement has been concluded? Join Ringler Radio...
In 2014, the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) commissioned CLM Advisors to conduct a study, where the focus was on how senior claims executives perceive the value of structured settlements and...
The Alabama State Bar was created in 1923 and has jurisdiction over the conduct of all attorneys and is charged with stimulating interest in improving the administration of justice. On Ringler Radio,...
The Medicare Set-Aside Review Process dates all the way back way back to 1980, when The Medicare Second Payer Act was enacted. Fast forward to 2014, where the Insurance industry is still...
Recalls. Congressional Investigations. Litigation. General Motors (GM) has taken center stage over its ignition switch problem, which has been linked to drivers’ catastrophic injuries and in some cases, death. On Ringler Radio,...
Depression within the legal community is a very real issue. According to the American Psychiatric Association, lawyers as a group are 3.6 times more likely to suffer from depression than the average...
Established in 1870, the Houston Bar Association’s purpose was to maintain high standards in the legal profession and provide legal education for Harris County attorneys. Today, the HBA is the fifth largest...
A jury determined that drug makers hid cancer risks associated with the diabetes medicine, Actos, from the public. Complications stemming from transvaginal mesh and lawsuits by women against the manufacturers is another...
General Motors (GM) faces litigation stemming from an ignition switch problem in some recalled vehicles and now, families of the deceased or injured are seeking justice. On this Ringler Radio podcast, host...
In recent years, medical marijuana has become a controversial topic. So what happens as medical marijuana use becomes legal? How will it impact your workforce? On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry...
A special needs trust is designed to financially support a disabled individual, providing many benefits to the individual with long-term financial stability. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Zea,...
In the structured settlement industry, relationships are very important. We interact with mediators, judges, experts, arbitrators and more, on a daily basis. So, it is extremely helpful to have some background on...
Today on Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early, talk with Congressman Jim Langevin, a Democrat, representing constituents from the 2nd District in Rhode Island since 2001. Congressman Langevin...
There are many benefits of going with a structured settlement. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, Carmella Limongelli join special guest, Attorney Jesse M. Suit III, a trial lawyer and supporter...
Many people don’t know how advocacy plays an important part of any lawyer’s job. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen talks with incoming President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Attorney Marsha Kazarosian, from Kazarosian Costello & O’Donnell LLP, to discuss the Massachusetts...
Get educated and up-to date when it comes to workers’ compensation issues and trends. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen joins colleague, Peter Early and special guest, Rebecca Shafer, President of Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. talk about reducing workers’ compensation costs,...
Patient safety is essential when it comes to a hospital environment and there has been great progress with methods to increase safety and reduce risk. On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry...
