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Ringler Radio goes live from the Ringler Annual Meeting to hear what motivates the Ringler people to do the work they do.

As Ringler prepares to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, this episode of Ringler Radio focuses on both the past and the future. In this episode, the Ringler Executive Team -- Gerardo Monroy, Chief Executive Officer; Joe Loseman, Chief Operating Officer, Nicol Vargas, Chief Financial Officer; and Butch Knowlton, Chief Information Officer -- join Matt Ross, Ringler Radio host and Ringler's Chief Business Development Officer, to discuss what they see as Ringler's future in 2025. 

Ringler Radio welcomes Eric Vaughn, Director of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA), to give a recap of the work NSSTA did in 2024 and a peak into what's coming for 2025.For more information about NSSTA, visit www.nssta.com.

In this live episode from the CLM Claims College, we talk with 3 claims professionals about their work. 

Host, Matt Ross, gives a preview of what to expect from Ringler and from the structured settlement industry in 2024.

Ringler Radio welcomes back Ringler Vice Chairman, Peter Jachym, to shed light on how the industry faired in 2023 and what we might have to look forward to in 2024.

With the workforce in turmoil over the past few years, there are organizations that are gaining strength by supporting career building, networking, and collaboration. In the insurance industry, RISE Professionals is one of those organizations that's making some big waves. In this episode, we talk with Amy Cooper, founder of RISE, and Jarrod Zea, a member of the RISE Strategic Planning Board and a structured settlement consultant with Ringler, about how RISE is addressing the talent gap in the industry and what its plans are for the upcoming year.

Join Matt Ross as he talks with Ringler Settlement Consultant, Chris Chan, and attorney, Brit Karp from the law firm of  Alexander, Morrison & Fehr about using structured settlements in employment disputes.Learn more about Brit Karp here: https://amfllp.com/about/britt-karp/Learn more about Chris Chan here: https://ringlerassociates.com/consultants/christopher-chan/About Ringler: Ringler is the largest settlement planning company in the United States with over 250 professionals in more than 70 offices nationwide since it was established in 1975. Ringler's team of expert and objective consultants has earned the trust of all parties involved in the settlement process. Ringler consultants take an individualized, customer-focused approach to each case, backed by the strength and resources of a national brand, to collaborate with injured people, attorneys and insurance professionals. We provide the most effective and fair settlement solutions in the industry and our dedication to being the most innovative and acknowledged leader in the profession continues to be our top priority.    

Ringler Radio host, Matt Ross, visits with lobbyist Towner French on legislation  being discussed on Capitol Hill that could effect the settlement industry.Towner French is a lobbyist with the law firm of Cozen O'Conner where he advises clients on a broad spectrum of legislative issues. His extensive knowledge of the legislative process helps him to further legislative strategies and goals. As part of that mission, he was integral in helping to pass the ABLE Act, a bill promoting self-reliance and personal growth of persons with disabilities by authorizing new, dynamic ways for their families to save for their future. His perspectives on current legislative issues can help understand the settlement industry and provide a road map for the future.

Ringler Settlement Consultant, John Muir, talks with our host, Matt Ross, about settling cases on the defense side. He goes in-depth to unveil the detailed work that a claims adjuster does and the responsibility they shoulder when settling a claim. This episode is a fascinating look behind the curtain to reveal the stresses and the amount of work that is done in order for a claim to settle well.

Ringler Radio welcomes attorney and structured settlement recipient, Dylan Clewis, to discuss his perspectives on the settlement process from  the perspective of an injured person who received a structured settlement himself, a former plaintiff attorney representing injured parties, and a current defense attorney representing the other side. Mr. Clewis helps pull all the different viewpoints together for a singular look at the settlement process, what can be improved, and what he does in his own practice.Dylan Clewis sustained a catastrophic neck injury during his sophomore year at college as a result of a fall and became wheelchair-bound. Undaunted, he returned to school the same year to continue his studies and soon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. He then attended South Texas College of Law to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an attorney.After law school, Mr. Clewis joined a small firm where he gained experience in all phases of civil litigation across multiple practice areas, including premises liability, personal injury, business formations, contract drafting, and alternative dispute resolution. Since joining Crim & Villalpando, PC, Dylan has focused on courtroom advocacy and personal injury. He is devoted to client centered legal practice and helps clients play a central role in the outcome of their cases.

What do you think of when you hear the phrase: Injured Worker Advocacy? In this episode, we sit down with George Townsend, President of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group, and Partner at the law firm of Hammond Townsend in Virginia, as he shares his experience about what worker advocacy looks like and how both sides can work together to drive better results for each party.

As one of the most common tools in settlement planning, Medicare is often misunderstood. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we take a look at how Medicare came to be and how it can impact a settlement plan. Ringler Radio welcomes Greg Bashaw, President of CP Resolutions, a company that focuses specifically on CMS and how to navigate its nuances and intricacies appropriately.To learn more about the services that CP Resolutions offers, visit www.CPResolutions.com or contact your Ringler Settlement Consultant at www.RinglerAssociates.com.

Employees deemed ‘essential’ are still heading into work during the coronavirus pandemic, often risking their lives. On Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen talks with workers compensation attorney Alan S. Pierce, from Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, about possible litigation stemming from the pandemic and what employment safety standards should be in place. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

A jury awarded an $80 million verdict to Edwin Hardeman, ruling he developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, stemming from his use of Roundup on his property, however, a federal judge slashed the damages award to $25.27 million. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Cindy Chanley talk with attorney Jennifer A. Moore, founder of Moore Law Group, PLLC, about the verdict, the damages reduction and the potential mediation of future cases involving Roundup.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

A jury awarded an $80 million verdict to Edwin Hardeman, ruling he developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, stemming from his use of Roundup on his property, however, a federal judge slashed the damages award to $25.27 million. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Cindy Chanley talk with attorney Jennifer A. Moore, founder of Moore Law Group, PLLC, about the verdict, the damages reduction and the potential mediation of future cases involving Roundup. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

A jury awarded an $80 million verdict to Edwin Hardeman, ruling he developed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, stemming from his use of Roundup on his property, however, a federal judge slashed the damages award to $25.27 million. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Cindy Chanley talk with attorney Jennifer A. Moore, founder of Moore Law Group, PLLC, about the verdict, the damages reduction and the potential mediation of future cases involving Roundup. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In recent years there has been a rise in lawsuits against the increasingly popular ridesharing companies, like Lyft and Uber. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Manny J. Valdez, Jr. and guest, attorney Laurel L. Simes, founding partner of Levin Simes Abrams LLP, talk about this growing legal topic, the rideshare companies’ response to allegations and litigation, and what needs to be done to guarantee the safety of the passenger. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In recent years there has been a rise in lawsuits against the increasingly popular ridesharing companies, like Lyft and Uber. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Manny J. Valdez, Jr. and guest, attorney Laurel L. Simes, founding partner of Levin Simes Abrams LLP, talk about this growing legal topic, the rideshare companies' response to allegations and litigation, and what needs to be done to guarantee the safety of the passenger.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In recent years there has been a rise in lawsuits against the increasingly popular ridesharing companies, like Lyft and Uber. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Manny J. Valdez, Jr. and guest, attorney Laurel L. Simes, founding partner of Levin Simes Abrams LLP, talk about this growing legal topic, the rideshare companies’ response to allegations and litigation, and what needs to be done to guarantee the safety of the passenger. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

When a legal settlement involves an injured child, the parent or guardian is responsible to ensure the child is taken care of financially and physically long-term. How do structured settlements for minors differ from those for adults? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and Ringler colleague, Ryan Christen Oliphant, discuss details of structured settlements for minors so the interests of the child are the priority and the funds are not dissipated. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

When a legal settlement involves an injured child, the parent or guardian is responsible to ensure the child is taken care of financially and physically long-term. How do structured settlements for minors differ from those for adults? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and Ringler colleague, Ryan Christen Oliphant, discuss details of structured settlements for minors so the interests of the child are the priority and the funds are not dissipated.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

When a legal settlement involves an injured child, the parent or guardian is responsible to ensure the child is taken care of financially and physically long-term. How do structured settlements for minors differ from those for adults? Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and Ringler colleague, Ryan Christen Oliphant, discuss details of structured settlements for minors so the interests of the child are the priority and the funds are not dissipated. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

When it comes to selling property or a business, buyers and sellers are always looking for an easy transaction, on top of saving money. On this episode of Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and guest and Ringler colleague, Phillip Krause discuss structured installment sales. Larry and Phil discuss the benefits and advantages of going with a structured installment sale, and the reasons to go with a structured installment sale, especially in our current economy.  

When it comes to selling property or a business, buyers and sellers are always looking for an easy transaction, on top of saving money. On this episode of Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and guest and Ringler colleague, Phillip Krause discuss structured installment sales. Larry and Phil discuss the benefits and advantages of going with a structured installment sale, and the reasons to go with a structured installment sale, especially in our current economy.    

The workers' compensation industry has an extremely rich history dating back to biblical times, but the workers' compensation arena has changed and is changing as the current workplace changes. On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen is joined by attorney Alan S. Pierce, from Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, as they look at the history of workers' comp and discuss technology's impact on the workplace, how workers' comp is keeping up with the millennial generation and protecting them, and what all of this mean for workers' comp litigation and structured settlements for workers.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

Recently, a 9.1 million dollar settlement was reached in litigation surrounding a defective earplug (3M Earplugs) that was touted to prevent hearing damage, but instead caused it among members of the armed services on active duty. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen talks with cohost, Bryan Goff and attorney Neil F. Nazareth, a principal at Martzell, Bickford & Centola, as they take a look at the 2016 whistleblower lawsuit that started it all, how these earplugs have impaired its users, and future litigation.

The jury in Pilliod, et al. v. Monsanto determined that Roundup exposure caused Alva and Alberta Pilliod's non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and in a historic verdict awarded the couple with a record $2 billion in punitive damages. In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Manny J. Valdez, Jr. and guest, attorney Pedram Esfandiary of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC., discuss this verdict, the legal strategy in the case, and the current status on recalling Roundup.

The jury in Pilliod, et al. v. Monsanto determined that Roundup exposure caused Alva and Alberta Pilliod’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and in a historic verdict awarded the couple with a record $2 billion in punitive damages. In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen along with co-host, Manny J. Valdez, Jr. and guest, attorney Pedram Esfandiary of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC., discuss this verdict, the legal strategy in the case, and the current status on recalling Roundup.

On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen is joined by guest host and Ringler colleague Phillip Krause and guest Denise A. Lettau, VP of Advancement for Secured Futures, to explore the benefits of pooled trusts. Denise discusses the advantages of working with a non-profit organization that prioritizes the physical and mental health needs of clients, all while providing trustee and trust administration services to the disabled, the elderly and minor children. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen is joined by guest host and Ringler colleague Phillip Krause and guest Denise A. Lettau, VP of Advancement for Secured Futures, to explore the benefits of pooled trusts. Denise discusses the advantages of working with a non-profit organization that prioritizes the physical and mental health needs of clients, all while providing trustee and trust administration services to the disabled, the elderly and minor children.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

On this edition of Ringler Radio, we're talking about preventing concussions in youth sports. Host Larry Cohen is joined by co-host, Nolan Robinson and returning guest, David Kracke, the Brain Injury Advocate-Coordinator for the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT), to tell us about CBIRT's great work in concussion prevention management, and what is being done to make sports safer with smart technology.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In Part 2 of Inside Structuring Attorney Fees & the JurisPrudent Deferral Program, Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and guest and Ringler colleague, Phillip Krause discuss how plaintiff attorneys can achieve better control over the timing of their income.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In Part 2 of Inside Structuring Attorney Fees & the JurisPrudent Deferral Program, Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and guest and Ringler colleague, Phillip Krause discuss how plaintiff attorneys can achieve better control over the timing of their income. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

When it comes to structuring attorneys' fees, reducing tax burdens with deferred payments is just one of the benefits for law firms and attorneys. Today on Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen joins guest and Ringler colleague, Phillip Krause to discuss the JurisPrudent Deferral Program, common complaints or financial obstacles for attorneys that this program addresses.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In part two of Ringler Radio‘s podcast on non-qualified structured settlements, host Larry Cohen and co-host Cindy Chanley talk with returning guest, tax attorney Robert Woodfrom Wood LLP, about the tax implications of structuring a settlement in a non-qualified case such as divorce, disability or environmental, versus taking a cash lump sum.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

The Non-Qualified Assignment, also known as (NQA) is designed to generally resolve claims in non-physical injury case settlements. On this edition of Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wright, are joined by Paul Marshall, Sales Director of Structured Settlements for MetLife, to discuss MetLife's NQA product, the types of cases that are included under NQA eligibility, the potential advantages of the NQA for the claimant and defendant, and taking care of the long-term needs of the client.Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

The Non-Qualified Assignment, also known as (NQA) is designed to generally resolve claims in non-physical injury case settlements. On this edition of Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wright, are joined by Paul Marshall, Sales Director of Structured Settlements for MetLife, to discuss MetLife’s NQA product, the types of cases that are included under NQA eligibility, the potential advantages of the NQA for the claimant and defendant, and taking care of the long-term needs of the client. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

In September 2018, the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts, a series of explosions and fires destroyed and damaged homes and businesses due to excessive pressure in natural gas lines owned by Columbia Gas company and its parent company NiSource. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Joan Pagnano discuss pending litigation and next steps for the victims of this disaster with guest Patrick Haines, the managing attorney for Napoli Shkolnik PLLC.

In September 2018, the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts, a series of explosions and fires destroyed and damaged homes and businesses due to excessive pressure in natural gas lines owned by Columbia Gas company and its parent company NiSource. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Joan Pagnano discuss pending litigation and next steps for the victims of this disaster with guest Patrick Haines, the managing attorney for Napoli Shkolnik PLLC.

Hurricane Florence left devastation in its path for North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia residents. The American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division alongside the FEMA responded quickly to provide immediate legal assistance at no charge. Hear about it with Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Kevin Caple discussing details with attorney Dan Wade, coordinator of the Disaster Legal Services Program, and Alia S. Graham, program specialist for the ABA's Young Lawyers Division.

Hurricane Florence left devastation in its path for North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia residents. The American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division alongside the FEMA responded quickly to provide immediate legal assistance at no charge. Hear about it with Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Kevin Caple discussing details with attorney Dan Wade, coordinator of the Disaster Legal Services Program, and Alia S. Graham, program specialist for the ABA's Young Lawyers Division.

Unlike physical injury cases which receive tax-free status in a structured settlement, cases such as age and race discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and divorce do not. Yet claimants can still structure these non-qualified cases and do so with an advantageous tax outcome. On this first part of a 2-part edition of Ringler Radio, host 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 an impact. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

Unlike physical injury cases which receive tax-free status in a structured settlement, cases such as age and race discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and divorce do not. Yet claimants can still structure these non-qualified cases and do so with an advantageous tax outcome. On this first part of a 2-part edition of Ringler Radio, host 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 an impact. Visit Ringler to contact a consultant in your area about structured settlements.

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. Monsanto challenges all the evidence proving linkage between glyphosate and cancer. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Manny J. Valdez talk about this litigation with attorney Brent Wisner, partner at Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC, taking a look at how many people may have been adversely affected, and whether or not we will see settlements in these cases.

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. Monsanto challenges all the evidence proving linkage between glyphosate and cancer. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Manny J. Valdez talk about this litigation with attorney Brent Wisner, partner at Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, PC, taking a look at how many people may have been adversely affected, and whether or not we will see settlements in these cases.

Two-thirds of the deaths from drug overdoses in the U.S. involve opioids. This has been declared a crisis in America. On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Heather Anderson discuss 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 this devastating crisis that touches so many lives today.

Two-thirds of the deaths from drug overdoses in the U.S. involve opioids. This has been declared a crisis in America. On this Ringler Radio podcast, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Heather Anderson discuss 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 this devastating crisis that touches so many lives today.

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. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and colleague, Ryan Christen Oliphant talk with Attorney Zachary Heck, about the litigation against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, data mining, privacy laws, and the impact this will have on the social media giant, Facebook and you.

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. Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and colleague, Ryan Christen Oliphant talk with Attorney Zachary Heck, about the litigation against Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, data mining, privacy laws, and the impact this will have on the social media giant, Facebook and you.