What You Need to Know About Structured Fees
If you are an attorney enjoying success in your practice — and you are looking for ways to save more money before federal and state…
Month: April 2018
What is “Fair” Litigation Funding?
It’s no secret that the words “champerty” and “usury” are frequently used in legal ethics opinions regarding the non-recourse lending industry. The New York Attorney…
Life Insurance Is for When Life Happens
Originally posted in Milestone’s Living Safer. What will your family do when “life happens?” Working in the settlement planning field for almost 20 years, we’ve…
The Tax Hit You Might Not Be Expecting After the Kentucky Derby
The first Saturday in May is approaching, and fans of the Kentucky Derby are already looking at the top contenders for this year. For those…
The Sedona Conference’s Rule 34 Primer is an Excellent Resource for Legal Professionals
Litigators and legal professionals who participate in the discovery process will benefit from reading the recently published Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 Primer* from…
Can Plaintiffs Rely on Social Good When They Hit Exhaustion?
At the 2018 Mass Torts Made Perfect conference, I offered a look into one of the newest philanthropic efforts on the block, which advocates for…
Do I Owe Taxes on My Settlement?
Plaintiffs who are approaching settlement in certain cases may find an unexpected drawback at the conclusion of their lawsuit: the money they receive is taxable.…
The New Living Safer Shines a Light on #MeToo
The newest issue of Living Safer magazine discusses a sobering topic, which we have all watched unfold over recent months: the watershed #MeToo movement. This…
The Bairs Foundation Launches the “What is Just Campaign”
“As a trial lawyer I look for companies that have the best combination of ethics and excellence. The Bairs Foundation has both and truly protects…
Volunteer to Save Lives During Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. All month long, organizations, communities, governments, and thought leaders work together as part of a nationwide movement to eliminate…