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Legal Talk Network Legal Talk Network admin4@legaltalknetwork.com structured settlements,annuity,defense broker,ringler,legal,law,trial lawyer,structured settlement,plaintiff no no http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/RR_144.jpg http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio 144 144 Railroad litigation can be incredibly complex, ranging from accidents on the tracks to railroad employee claims against the company. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Zachery Leonard welcome Attorney John J Jablonski, from the firm Goldberg Segalla LLP in Buffalo, New York, with extensive experience defending large class one railroads in hundreds of FELA claims involving occupational exposure and traumatic injuries. Hear about some real life railroad litigation cases and see how a structured settlement can make a difference when trying to resolve these cases. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/railroad-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/railroad-litigation/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:23:15 -0400 Railroad Litigation Railroad litigation can be incredibly complex, ranging from accidents on the tracks to railroad employee claims against the company. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host Zachery Leonard welcome Attorney John J Jablonski, from the firm Goldberg Segalla LLP in Buffalo, New York, with extensive experience defending large class one railroads in hundreds of FELA claims involving occupational exposure and traumatic injuries. Hear about some real life railroad litigation cases and see how a structured settlement can make a difference when trying to resolve these cases. 00:35:46 Legal Talk Network FELA, Goldberg Segalla LLP, john jablonski, Railroad, Zachary Leonard no no In many workers' comp cases, claimants wrongly assume that Medicare should pay their medical expenses instead of their Medicare Set‑Aside account. And this mistake could lead to some serious and sometimes financially disastrous consequences. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Mike Westcott, the new president of the National Alliance of Medicare Set‑Aside Professionals, to discuss how to handle these workers' comp issues, explore some of the workers' comp and Medicare Set‑Aside concerns and look at impending liability issues. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/custodial-issues/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/custodial-issues/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:19:42 -0400 Custodial Issues In many workers' comp cases, claimants wrongly assume that Medicare should pay their medical expenses instead of their Medicare Set‑Aside account. And this mistake could lead to some serious and sometimes financially disastrous consequences. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Mike Westcott, the new president of the National Alliance of Medicare Set‑Aside Professionals, to discuss how to handle these workers' comp issues, explore some of the workers' comp and Medicare Set‑Aside concerns and look at impending liability issues. 24:04 Legal Talk Network Medicare, Medicare set-asides, Mike Westcott, Workers Comp no no 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 workers compensation claims as well as structured settlements. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/medicares-mandatory-reporting-requirements/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/06/medicares-mandatory-reporting-requirements/ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:50:56 -0400 Medicare's Mandatory Reporting Requirements 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 workers compensation claims as well as structured settlements. 24:55 Legal Talk Network Tim Doherty, MMSEA, Specialty Risk Services, Medicare, Structured Settlements no no In the second edition of this two-part series on Forensic Economics, we take a look at a cost of illness study (COI) in comparison to a life care plan often used in plaintiff cases. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., who has over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. Larry and John examine real life cases and look at what happens when overstating cost of illness and explore how Medicare set-asides new rules could affect these life care plans. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-two/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-two/ Mon, 18 May 2009 11:02:27 -0400 Forensic Economics: Part Two In the second edition of this two-part series on Forensic Economics, we take a look at a cost of illness study (COI) in comparison to a life care plan often used in plaintiff cases. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., who has over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. Larry and John examine real life cases and look at what happens when overstating cost of illness and explore how Medicare set-asides new rules could affect these life care plans. 17:55 Legal Talk Network COI, Cost of Illness, Dr. John Scarbrough, Forensic Economics, Life Care Plan, Litigation Analytics, Medicare set-asides no no Forensic economics is used to determine pecuniary awards in a lawsuit, commonly used in plaintiff cases. In part one of this two part-series, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., with over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. They will contrast the principles of mainstream economics with the myths often perpetrated in the courtroom. And hear about the important calculations of a life care plan and human capital in the analysis of the plaintiff's case in this podcast series. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-one/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/05/forensic-economics-part-one/ Mon, 4 May 2009 11:40:27 -0400 Forensic Economics: Part One Forensic economics is used to determine pecuniary awards in a lawsuit, commonly used in plaintiff cases. In part one of this two part-series, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes John E. Scarbrough, Ph.D., President of Litigation Analytics Inc., with over 25 years experience analyzing economic loss in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death. They will contrast the principles of mainstream economics with the myths often perpetrated in the courtroom. And hear about the important calculations of a life care plan and human capital in the analysis of the plaintiff's case in this podcast series. 19:11 Legal Talk Network Dr. John Scarbrough, Forensic Economics, Litigation Analytics, Pecuniary no no As we begin to see signs of recovery, how has the economic downturn affected us financially and emotionally? On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Carmella Ginty from Ringler Associates welcome Dr. Ronit Lami , an expert in finance and psychology, to take a look at next steps after the money is gone. They will discuss the present state of the economy and its effect on people and offer tips for coping emotionally with financial losses. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/next-steps-after-the-money-is-gone/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/next-steps-after-the-money-is-gone/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:35:35 -0400 Next Steps After the Money is Gone As we begin to see signs of recovery, how has the economic downturn affected us financially and emotionally? On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen and co-host, Carmella Ginty from Ringler Associates welcome Dr. Ronit Lami , an expert in finance and psychology, to take a look at next steps after the money is gone. They will discuss the present state of the economy and its effect on people and offer tips for coping emotionally with financial losses. 25:54 Legal Talk Network Affluenza, Carmella Ginty, Dr. Ronit Lami, larry cohen no no Did you ever want to know about the benefits of using a reinsurance product? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he welcomes Paul S. Marshall, Sales Director at MetLife Structured Settlements in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to talk about reinsurance, reinsurance agreements and its role in the Structured Settlement marketplace. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/the-benefits-of-reinsurance/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/04/the-benefits-of-reinsurance/ Mon, 6 Apr 2009 10:59:35 -0400 The Benefits of Reinsurance Did you ever want to know about the benefits of using a reinsurance product? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he welcomes Paul S. Marshall, Sales Director at MetLife Structured Settlements in Bloomfield, Connecticut, to talk about reinsurance, reinsurance agreements and its role in the Structured Settlement marketplace. 28:50 Legal Talk Network MetLife, Paul Marshall, Reinsurance no no On July 1, 2009, new rules regarding Medicare Set-asides will go into effect. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his colleague, Joan L. Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office, welcome Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, as they unravel the mysteries of the new MSA regulations. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/msa-update/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/msa-update/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:01:35 -0400 MSA Update On July 1, 2009, new rules regarding Medicare Set-asides will go into effect. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his colleague, Joan L. Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office, welcome Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, as they unravel the mysteries of the new MSA regulations. 30:25 Legal Talk Network larry cohen, Joan P, peter foley, American Insurance Association, medicare set aside, MSA no no In this edition of Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and colleague Teddy Snyder, attorney and a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, welcome Adam Potter, Founder and Executive Director of the Council on Litigation Management, to discuss the importance of litigation management in today’s world. They will discuss how you can polish your litigation management skills and use the power of networking. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/litigation-management/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/03/litigation-management/ Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:18:57 -0400 Litigation Management In this edition of Ringler Radio, host, Larry Cohen and colleague Teddy Snyder, attorney and a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant, welcome Adam Potter, Founder and Executive Director of the Council on Litigation Management, to discuss the importance of litigation management in today’s world. They will discuss how you can polish your litigation management skills and use the power of networking. 22:47 Legal Talk Network Litigation Management, Teddy Snyder, Adam Potter, Jim Greenlee, Training, Defense Research Institute, DRI, networking no no According to the US Census Bureau, 54 million American personally experience some form of disability. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Andrew J. Imparato, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities to discuss living with disabilities under the new administration. Hear about the AAPD and its mission, President Obama's efforts to empower people with disabilities and and how structured settlements can help. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/02/people-with-disabilities-under-the-obama-administration/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/02/people-with-disabilities-under-the-obama-administration/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:48:45 -0500 People with Disabilities under the Obama Administration According to the US Census Bureau, 54 million American personally experience some form of disability. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Andrew J. Imparato, president and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities to discuss living with disabilities under the new administration. Hear about the AAPD and its mission, President Obama's efforts to empower people with disabilities and and how structured settlements can help. 22:57 Legal Talk Network Imparato, Disabilities, AAPD, no no In this edition of Ringler Radio, join host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they turn to Dr. Christopher Coyne, Associate Professor in the Department of Finance from Haub School of Business at St. Joseph's University to discuss the state of the economy, the importance of a structured settlement especially now and how we all need to have hope during these hard times. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/02/a-focus-on-the-economy-and-structured-settlements/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/02/a-focus-on-the-economy-and-structured-settlements/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:56:35 -0500 The Economy of Structured Settlements In this edition of Ringler Radio, join host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they turn to Dr. Christopher Coyne, Associate Professor in the Department of Finance from Haub School of Business at St. Joseph's University to discuss the state of the economy, the importance of a structured settlement especially now and how we all need to have hope during these hard times. 32:31 Legal Talk Network Structured, settlement, Economy, Meltdown, Security, Annuities, Market no no At the peak of a blossoming tennis career, Randy Snow was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a business owner and nationally recognized sales associate, a Fortune 500 speaker and one of the most successful gold medal wheelchair athletes in history. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Randy Snow, the first Paralympian to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, to share his inspirational story. Larry and Randy will discuss the tools needed to overcome obstacles and succeed and the power of preparation, focus and teamwork. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/01/the-marvel-of-randy-snow/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/01/the-marvel-of-randy-snow/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:22:25 -0500 The Marvel of Randy Snow At the peak of a blossoming tennis career, Randy Snow was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a business owner and nationally recognized sales associate, a Fortune 500 speaker and one of the most successful gold medal wheelchair athletes in history. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Randy Snow, the first Paralympian to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, to share his inspirational story. Larry and Randy will discuss the tools needed to overcome obstacles and succeed and the power of preparation, focus and teamwork. 25:41 Legal Talk Network Randy, Snow, Paralympian, wheelchair, Olympics no no In October of 2008, the husband of a woman named Genevieve Lupp was awarded over $1.2 million by a jury after a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania radiology group failed to timely diagnose and treat her for breast cancer, which ultimately resulted in her untimely death. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome Attorney Peter M. Villari, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C and the plaintiff lawyer who pursued this case to a judgment, to discuss the case and breast cancer litigation. They will take a look at this case, focus on the verdict and discuss the importance of timely diagnosis and treatments of breast cancer. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/01/breast-cancer-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2009/01/breast-cancer-litigation/ Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:12:18 -0500 Breast Cancer Litigation In October of 2008, the husband of a woman named Genevieve Lupp was awarded over $1.2 million by a jury after a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania radiology group failed to timely diagnose and treat her for breast cancer, which ultimately resulted in her untimely death. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome Attorney Peter M. Villari, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C and the plaintiff lawyer who pursued this case to a judgment, to discuss the case and breast cancer litigation. They will take a look at this case, focus on the verdict and discuss the importance of timely diagnosis and treatments of breast cancer. 33:59 Legal Talk Network Breast, Cancer, Diagnosis, Villari, Medical Malpractice, Lupp, mastectomy, chemotherapy no no It's no secret that millions of Americans depend on pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices to improve their health and quality of life. Unfortunately, sometimes medications come with side effects and each year, over a quarter of a million side effects related to prescription drugs are reported. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-hosts, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Head of Midwest Operations for Ringler and Brad Mathers from the Dublin, Ohio office, welcome Attorney John A. Lancione, Jr. from the firm Lancione & Lancione, to talk about pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. They will explore the role of the FDA, highlight the drug Gentamicin and see what needs to be done to stop the side effects from medications and defects from devices. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/12/pharmaceutical-medical-device-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/12/pharmaceutical-medical-device-litigation/ Mon, 8 Dec 2008 10:50:14 -0500 Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation It's no secret that millions of Americans depend on pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices to improve their health and quality of life. Unfortunately, sometimes medications come with side effects and each year, over a quarter of a million side effects related to prescription drugs are reported. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-hosts, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Head of Midwest Operations for Ringler and Brad Mathers from the Dublin, Ohio office, welcome Attorney John A. Lancione, Jr. from the firm Lancione & Lancione, to talk about pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. They will explore the role of the FDA, highlight the drug Gentamicin and see what needs to be done to stop the side effects from medications and defects from devices. 29:14 Legal Talk Network Pharmaceutical, Medication, prescription, Ringler, Structured, Settlement, Lancione, Gentamicin no no For many plaintiff lawyers based in the area of personal injury law, long-term disability issues affect many of their clients. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host and Ringler associate out of Seattle, Tony Robinson, welcome Attorney Deborah M. Nelson, partner with the Seattle firm of Nelson, Langer & Nelson, to discuss the ins and outs of long-term disability. They will explore long-term disability claims, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act and how to avoid malpractice traps. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/11/avoiding-malpractice-traps-in-long-term-disability/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/11/avoiding-malpractice-traps-in-long-term-disability/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:48:19 -0500 Avoiding Malpractice Traps in Long-term Disability For many plaintiff lawyers based in the area of personal injury law, long-term disability issues affect many of their clients. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host and Ringler associate out of Seattle, Tony Robinson, welcome Attorney Deborah M. Nelson, partner with the Seattle firm of Nelson, Langer & Nelson, to discuss the ins and outs of long-term disability. They will explore long-term disability claims, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act and how to avoid malpractice traps. 32:50 Legal Talk Network no no The economic troubles in the U.S. have hit hard and no one is sure how long before things begin to rebound. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Ron McHugh, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Fixed Products for John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. and Betty Gregware, Sales Executive and Certified Structured Settlement Consultant with John Hancock Structured Settlements, to discuss the importance of financial strength of the insurance industry in these uncertain economic times. They will explore the bright spots in the current crisis, why ratings matter and get an overview of Fixed Products and how Structured Settlements fit into the mix. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/11/financial-strength-in-these-uncertain-economic-times/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/11/financial-strength-in-these-uncertain-economic-times/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:35:23 -0500 Financial Strength in these Uncertain Economic Times The economic troubles in the U.S. have hit hard and no one is sure how long before things begin to rebound. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes Ron McHugh, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Fixed Products for John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. and Betty Gregware, Sales Executive and Certified Structured Settlement Consultant with John Hancock Structured Settlements, to discuss the importance of financial strength of the insurance industry in these uncertain economic times. They will explore the bright spots in the current crisis, why ratings matter and get an overview of Fixed Products and how Structured Settlements fit into the mix. 31:26 Legal Talk Network no no Many lawyers and their clients are interested in the nuances of the Social Security Administration and how it works especially in today's market. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Woodyard, an associate in the Dallas and London offices, welcome Barbara Mountain, Director of Marketing/Client Relations for Integrated Benefits, Inc, to explore the world of social security. Ms. Mountain has over 14 years disability claims and Social Security disability experience. They will discuss social security, how the social security system works, how benefits are awarded, how the appeal system works and who can be the best advocate for best results. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/10/navigating-social-security-disability/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/10/navigating-social-security-disability/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:10:10 -0400 Navigating Social Security Disability Many lawyers and their clients are interested in the nuances of the Social Security Administration and how it works especially in today's market. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Woodyard, an associate in the Dallas and London offices, welcome Barbara Mountain, Director of Marketing/Client Relations for Integrated Benefits, Inc, to explore the world of social security. Ms. Mountain has over 14 years disability claims and Social Security disability experience. They will discuss social security, how the social security system works, how benefits are awarded, how the appeal system works and who can be the best advocate for best results. 29:19 Legal Talk Network no no How does a case proceed once it does get selected by a firm? In part two of this discussion on the life cycle of a lawsuit, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome back Attorney Paul Brandes, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C, to discuss next steps in proceeding with a case. They will discuss the secondary process of pre-filing of the lawsuit, how to be thorough in the process, risk versus reward situation and get a real life example of a case that came full circle. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/10/life-cycle-of-a-lawsuit-part-2/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/10/life-cycle-of-a-lawsuit-part-2/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:36:59 -0400 Life Cycle of a Lawsuit Part 2 How does a case proceed once it does get selected by a firm? In part two of this discussion on the life cycle of a lawsuit, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome back Attorney Paul Brandes, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C, to discuss next steps in proceeding with a case. They will discuss the secondary process of pre-filing of the lawsuit, how to be thorough in the process, risk versus reward situation and get a real life example of a case that came full circle. 27:59 Legal Talk Network no no A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Ringler Radiohost, Larry Cohen and co-host and Ringler Associate, Cindy Chanley, speak to the experts, Attorney Joseph Cammarata and Attorney Ira Sherman, from the firm Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C., to give some real life examples of TBI's and take a look at signs, prevention and treatment for traumatic brain injuries. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/09/a-101-on-traumatic-brain-injuries/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/09/a-101-on-traumatic-brain-injuries/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:57:15 -0400 A 101 on Traumatic Brain Injuries A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Ringler Radiohost, Larry Cohen and co-host and Ringler Associate, Cindy Chanley, speak to the experts, Attorney Joseph Cammarata and Attorney Ira Sherman, from the firm Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C., to give some real life examples of TBI's and take a look at signs, prevention and treatment for traumatic brain injuries. 31:55 Legal Talk Network no no How do lawyers choose their cases? In part one of this discussion on the life cycle of a lawsuit, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome Attorney Paul Brandes, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C, to discuss the rigid process of picking a case, who needs to be involved in the case and what criteria a case needs to have to be accepted by a firm. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/09/life-cycle-of-a-lawsuit/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/09/life-cycle-of-a-lawsuit/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:40:32 -0400 Life Cycle of a Lawsuit How do lawyers choose their cases? In part one of this discussion on the life cycle of a lawsuit, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wakelee, Settlement Annuity Specialist in the Philadelphia office, welcome Attorney Paul Brandes, Partner at the firm, Villari, Brandes & Kline, P.C, to discuss the rigid process of picking a case, who needs to be involved in the case and what criteria a case needs to have to be accepted by a firm. 27:31 Legal Talk Network no no In 1977, an informal group of five women trial lawyers assembled to talk about issues that affected them as women in law. In 1979, the American Association for Justice officially established the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and from then grew to what it is today. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Gayle Christen from the Ohio office of Ringler Associates, welcome special guest, Attorney Rhonda Gail Davis, who has chaired the Women Caucus at the AAJ for the term 2007-2008. Larry, Gayle and Attorney Davis will discuss the origin of the Women Trial Lawyer Caucus, unique issues that women trial attorneys face, women attorneys venturing into smaller firms or solo practice, gender bias in the legal profession and the women trial attorneys who have inspired her to excel in the legal profession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/09/the-women-trial-lawyers-caucus/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/09/the-women-trial-lawyers-caucus/ Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:47:52 -0400 The Women Trial Lawyers Caucus In 1977, an informal group of five women trial lawyers assembled to talk about issues that affected them as women in law. In 1979, the American Association for Justice officially established the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and from then grew to what it is today. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Gayle Christen from the Ohio office of Ringler Associates, welcome special guest, Attorney Rhonda Gail Davis, who has chaired the Women Caucus at the AAJ for the term 2007-2008. Larry, Gayle and Attorney Davis will discuss the origin of the Women Trial Lawyer Caucus, unique issues that women trial attorneys face, women attorneys venturing into smaller firms or solo practice, gender bias in the legal profession and the women trial attorneys who have inspired her to excel in the legal profession. 35:15 Legal Talk Network no no In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen sits down with one of the greatest trial lawyers of all time, Attorney Tom Girardi, founding partner of Girardi & Keese in Los Angeles, California. They will discuss how the life of a trial lawyer has changed over the years, Vioxx litigation, jury verdicts and Tom's love for the law profession. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/08/insights-from-a-top-trial-lawyer/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/08/insights-from-a-top-trial-lawyer/ Tue, 2 Sep 2008 10:45:21 -0400 Insights from a Top Trial Lawyer In this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen sits down with one of the greatest trial lawyers of all time, Attorney Tom Girardi, founding partner of Girardi & Keese in Los Angeles, California. They will discuss how the life of a trial lawyer has changed over the years, Vioxx litigation, jury verdicts and Tom's love for the law profession. 30:51 Legal Talk Network no no Baseball-America’s favorite past time is equated with good old-fashion fun-but in recent years there have been a number of brain injuries stemming from the use of aluminum bats in baseball games from Little League on up. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors, welcome Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci to discuss this controversial topic. They will discuss real life cases, Attorney Romanucci’s efforts to pass a bill in his home state to exclude aluminum bats from baseball games and look ahead and what is being done to make baseball safer on the baseball diamond. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/08/brain-injuries-aluminum-bats/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/08/brain-injuries-aluminum-bats/ Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:01:23 -0400 Brain Injuries & Aluminum Bats Baseball-America’s favorite past time is equated with good old-fashion fun-but in recent years there have been a number of brain injuries stemming from the use of aluminum bats in baseball games from Little League on up. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Mike Casey, Chairman of the Board of Directors, welcome Attorney Antonio M. Romanucci to discuss this controversial topic. They will discuss real life cases, Attorney Romanucci’s efforts to pass a bill in his home state to exclude aluminum bats from baseball games and look ahead and what is being done to make baseball safer on the baseball diamond. 29:00 Legal Talk Network no no Listen to this behind the scenes look at Alternate Dispute Resolution with Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Joan Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office and special guest, Plaintiff Attorney Robert H. Flynn from The Flynn Law Firm, P.C. in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Larry, Joan and Attorney Flynn will explore the differences and similarities between arbitration and mediation, real life cases involving ADR’s, and Attorney Flynn’s experien http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/07/case-resolution/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/07/case-resolution/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:33:53 -0400 Case Resolution Listen to this behind the scenes look at Alternate Dispute Resolution with Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Joan Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler office and special guest, Plaintiff Attorney Robert H. Flynn from The Flynn Law Firm, P.C. in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Larry, Joan and Attorney Flynn will explore the differences and similarities between arbitration and mediation, real life cases involving ADR’s, and Attorney Flynn’s experien 33:06 Legal Talk Network no no The global war on terrorism has shined a new light on the Posse Comitatus Act which dates back to 1878 and defined the role of the US military in our lives here at home in America. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wright, Settlement Annuity Specialist from Ringler’s Atlanta office, explore Posse Comitatus with Attorney Robert L. Shannon, Jr., an expert on the topic and a partner in the Atlanta law firm of Hall, Booth, Smith and Slover, PC. They will define Posse Comiatus, look back at the history, discuss how it pertains to national tragedies like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, the military’s role and what Posse Comitatus has to do with the state of affairs in 2008. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/07/posse-comitatus-in-2008/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/07/posse-comitatus-in-2008/ Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:36:15 -0400 Posse Comitatus in 2008 The global war on terrorism has shined a new light on the Posse Comitatus Act which dates back to 1878 and defined the role of the US military in our lives here at home in America. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Bill Wright, Settlement Annuity Specialist from Ringler’s Atlanta office, explore Posse Comitatus with Attorney Robert L. Shannon, Jr., an expert on the topic and a partner in the Atlanta law firm of Hall, Booth, Smith and Slover, PC. They will define Posse Comiatus, look back at the history, discuss how it pertains to national tragedies like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, the military’s role and what Posse Comitatus has to do with the state of affairs in 2008. 33:05 Legal Talk Network no no Medicare set-asides and the new CMS rules regarding the liability side of the house will take effect in July 2009. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Joan Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler offices, revisit this hot topic with Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, to explore next steps after the new rules take effect. They will discuss Peter’s role as liason to CMS, how these new rules may affect settlements and the insurance industry and get a structured settlement perspective on how to educate plaintiff attorneys about these new rules. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/06/medicare-set-asides-and-new-cms-rules/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/06/medicare-set-asides-and-new-cms-rules/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:48:35 -0400 Medicare Set-Asides and New CMS Rules Medicare set-asides and the new CMS rules regarding the liability side of the house will take effect in July 2009. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Joan Pagnano, head of the Braintree, Massachusetts Ringler offices, revisit this hot topic with Peter Foley, Vice President of Claims Administration for the American Insurance Association, to explore next steps after the new rules take effect. They will discuss Peter’s role as liason to CMS, how these new rules may affect settlements and the insurance industry and get a structured settlement perspective on how to educate plaintiff attorneys about these new rules. 31:52 Legal Talk Network no no Every manager's and leader's mission is to positively influence. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes guests, William Oncken, III and Alan Boal to describe The William Oncken Corporation’s leadership seminar, Managing Management Time™ (MMT), and proprietary techniques, which provide the road map and process for accomplishing that mission. They will take an in depth look at the Oncken philosophy, discretionary time, controlling your events, the Oncken professional, and the professional versus the amateur in today’s workplace. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/06/time-to-time-manage/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/06/time-to-time-manage/ Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:38:47 -0400 Time to Time Manage Every manager's and leader's mission is to positively influence. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes guests, William Oncken, III and Alan Boal to describe The William Oncken Corporation’s leadership seminar, Managing Management Time™ (MMT), and proprietary techniques, which provide the road map and process for accomplishing that mission. They will take an in depth look at the Oncken philosophy, discretionary time, controlling your events, the Oncken professional, and the professional versus the amateur in today’s workplace. 27:03 Legal Talk Network no no In the world of settlement trusts, one of the advantages is finding a trustee who fully understands the benefits of using structured settlements in trusts and can accommodate the needs of both the claimants and the defendants in each case. In this follow-up to the Trusts and Structured Settlements show, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, welcome back David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to look inside the settlement trust arena. They will discuss common issues associated with settlement trusts, common reasons for people to put settlement monies into these trusts, how the trust handles the upfront cash that goes into the trust and the structured payments coming in and the education of individuals on the importance of settlement trusts. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/05/trusts-part-ii/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/05/trusts-part-ii/ Tue, 27 May 2008 10:52:04 -0400 Trusts Part II In the world of settlement trusts, one of the advantages is finding a trustee who fully understands the benefits of using structured settlements in trusts and can accommodate the needs of both the claimants and the defendants in each case. In this follow-up to the Trusts and Structured Settlements show, Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, welcome back David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to look inside the settlement trust arena. They will discuss common issues associated with settlement trusts, common reasons for people to put settlement monies into these trusts, how the trust handles the upfront cash that goes into the trust and the structured payments coming in and the education of individuals on the importance of settlement trusts. 28:46 Legal Talk Network Trusts, Structured Settlements, Equity Allocation, Securities Markets, Investment no no When it comes to organized labor, the focus is usually on issues regarding employment, layoffs, wages and arbitration. However, there is a big factor when it comes to workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Angus Kennedy from Southern California as they speak to Attorney Michael Ian Rott, founding and senior partner at the firm of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, about workers comp cases involving organized labor. Larry, Angus and Michael explore these cases, the obstacles in dealing with the workers compensation system, the first hearing loss class action in California’s workers’ compensation history and how workers can benefit by putting their money in a structured settlement. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/05/organized-labor-workers-comp/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/05/organized-labor-workers-comp/ Mon, 12 May 2008 14:55:25 -0400 Organized Labor & Workers Comp When it comes to organized labor, the focus is usually on issues regarding employment, layoffs, wages and arbitration. However, there is a big factor when it comes to workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Angus Kennedy from Southern California as they speak to Attorney Michael Ian Rott, founding and senior partner at the firm of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, about workers comp cases involving organized labor. Larry, Angus and Michael explore these cases, the obstacles in dealing with the workers compensation system, the first hearing loss class action in California’s workers’ compensation history and how workers can benefit by putting their money in a structured settlement. 25:56 Legal Talk Network Labor unions, employent, layoffs, work related, workplace no no Knowledge is definitely power and the financial services industry needs to better educate consumers on the benefits and attributes of structured settlement products. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, welcomes special guest, Bobby Steele, President of AIG American General Structured Settlements, as they look at the results of a new consumer survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by Esearch.com and sponsored by AIG American General Structured Settlements, focused on structured settlements vs. lump sum settlements. Larry and Bobby discuss the results of the survey, the Grillo v. Pettiete case and the need to better educate Americans on structured settlements. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/04/structured-settlement-survey/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/04/structured-settlement-survey/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:09:57 -0400 Structured Settlement Survey Knowledge is definitely power and the financial services industry needs to better educate consumers on the benefits and attributes of structured settlement products. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, welcomes special guest, Bobby Steele, President of AIG American General Structured Settlements, as they look at the results of a new consumer survey of more than 1,000 Americans conducted by Esearch.com and sponsored by AIG American General Structured Settlements, focused on structured settlements vs. lump sum settlements. Larry and Bobby discuss the results of the survey, the Grillo v. Pettiete case and the need to better educate Americans on structured settlements. 29:46 Legal Talk Network no no Vaccinations have been the first line of defense against illness for children. Now questions are being raised about complications resulting from vaccinations and a possible connection to autism. In fact, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Dennis English from Ringler Associates with special guests and experts: Advocate Mary Tocco, and Attorney Kevin Conway, from the firm, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. in Boston, sharing their experiences and expertise as they examine the current state of vaccine litigation, its evolution and history, including a prominent real-life case, and the importance of education, research, the personal rights of parents and what’s ahead. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/04/childhood-vaccines-litigation/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/04/childhood-vaccines-litigation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:57:05 -0400 Vaccines & Litigation Issues Vaccinations have been the first line of defense against illness for children. Now questions are being raised about complications resulting from vaccinations and a possible connection to autism. In fact, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Dennis English from Ringler Associates with special guests and experts: Advocate Mary Tocco, and Attorney Kevin Conway, from the firm, Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan, P.C. in Boston, sharing their experiences and expertise as they examine the current state of vaccine litigation, its evolution and history, including a prominent real-life case, and the importance of education, research, the personal rights of parents and what’s ahead. 34:57 Legal Talk Network Vaccination, Mercury, Autism, CDC, Poling, Pharma, Thimerosal no no As the landscape of employment has dramatically changed, so have the issues regarding employment lawsuits. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, alongside co-host, Tony Robinson, from Ringler’s Seattle office, welcome special guest, Attorney Sheryl Willert, managing director at the firm of, Williams Kastner, to give us her insight into the world of Employment Law. Larry, Tony and Attorney Willert will minimize this big topic by highlighting the importance of the Employment Handbook, the non-compete clause, specific employment litigation and discrimination claims. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/03/employment-lawsuits/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/03/employment-lawsuits/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:36:23 -0400 Employment Lawsuits As the landscape of employment has dramatically changed, so have the issues regarding employment lawsuits. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen, alongside co-host, Tony Robinson, from Ringler’s Seattle office, welcome special guest, Attorney Sheryl Willert, managing director at the firm of, Williams Kastner, to give us her insight into the world of Employment Law. Larry, Tony and Attorney Willert will minimize this big topic by highlighting the importance of the Employment Handbook, the non-compete clause, specific employment litigation and discrimination claims. 28:52 Legal Talk Network Employment Law, Defense Research, Judicial Excellence, Vizcaino, Structured Settlement no no How can the issues that arise in behavioral finance specifically and profoundly affect personal injury victims as members of that unique investor class? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee from the Ringler office in Philadelphia, as they come full circle in part three of this tremendous series on the unique investor class. Ringler Radio welcomes returning guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne, from St. Joseph’s University, who will re-cap by exploring the three concepts within the investment decision-making process, how people behave even after they’ve decided to take a guaranteed tax-free structured settlement and how unique investors simply can’t afford risk. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/03/personal-injury-victims-as-a-unique-investor-class-pt-iii/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/03/personal-injury-victims-as-a-unique-investor-class-pt-iii/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:53:04 -0400 Personal Injury Victims as a Unique Investor Class Pt III How can the issues that arise in behavioral finance specifically and profoundly affect personal injury victims as members of that unique investor class? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee from the Ringler office in Philadelphia, as they come full circle in part three of this tremendous series on the unique investor class. Ringler Radio welcomes returning guest, Dr. Christopher Coyne, from St. Joseph’s University, who will re-cap by exploring the three concepts within the investment decision-making process, how people behave even after they’ve decided to take a guaranteed tax-free structured settlement and how unique investors simply can’t afford risk. 31:42 Legal Talk Network Behavioral Finance, Investor Class, structured Settlement, Injury, tax-free no no New rules pertaining to the Medicare Set-Aside Secondary Payer issue will take effect on July 1, 2009, creating significant changes. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Teddy Snyder, from the Ringler Associates’ Beverly Hills office and Attorney Nancy Adel, senior partner at Adel and Pollack, as they discuss the impact the new rules will have - how the new rules will affect settlements for Medicare beneficiaries and their lawyers. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/03/new-rules-for-msas/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/03/new-rules-for-msas/ Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:53:44 -0500 New Rules for MSA's New rules pertaining to the Medicare Set-Aside Secondary Payer issue will take effect on July 1, 2009, creating significant changes. Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen welcomes colleague, Teddy Snyder, from the Ringler Associates’ Beverly Hills office and Attorney Nancy Adel, senior partner at Adel and Pollack, as they discuss the impact the new rules will have - how the new rules will affect settlements for Medicare beneficiaries and their lawyers. 29:08 Legal Talk Network no no What can lawyers do to market themselves and how do they rise above the competition? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Ann Marie VonBank from the Ringler office in Minneapolis as they take a look into the competitive world of lawyer marketing. Ringler Radio welcomes expert Robert Beeson, President and Director of Sales for the legal marketing company MCM Services Group. Get the latest in legal marketing strategy and implementation! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/02/lawyer-marketing/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/02/lawyer-marketing/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:40:50 -0500 Lawyer Marketing What can lawyers do to market themselves and how do they rise above the competition? Join Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen and co-host Ann Marie VonBank from the Ringler office in Minneapolis as they take a look into the competitive world of lawyer marketing. Ringler Radio welcomes expert Robert Beeson, President and Director of Sales for the legal marketing company MCM Services Group. Get the latest in legal marketing strategy and implementation! 31:36 Legal Talk Network Lawyer, Marketing, Advertising, Legal, Structured, Settlement no no Behavioral finance deals with what academics have seen people do, instead of what people ought to do and is an area of finance that’s getting increasing attention among academics and practitioners. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they discuss the growing area of behavioral finance. Ringler Radio welcomes the expert, Dr. Christopher Coyne of St. Joseph’s University, as they explore the behavioral aspects of financial decision, the concept of risk return vs. irrationality, the importance of utility and highlight Dr. Coyne’s involvement with studies on behavioral finance. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/02/behavioral-finance/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/02/behavioral-finance/ Mon, 4 Feb 2008 10:37:55 -0500 Behavioral Finance Behavioral finance deals with what academics have seen people do, instead of what people ought to do and is an area of finance that’s getting increasing attention among academics and practitioners. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they discuss the growing area of behavioral finance. Ringler Radio welcomes the expert, Dr. Christopher Coyne of St. Joseph’s University, as they explore the behavioral aspects of financial decision, the concept of risk return vs. irrationality, the importance of utility and highlight Dr. Coyne’s involvement with studies on behavioral finance. 36:18 Legal Talk Network Behavioral, Finance, Investor no no Have you ever heard of the growing industry of captive insurance? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen , as he takes a look inside the captive insurance marketplace. Larry is joined by Dana Sheppard, Associate Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, to discuss and define captives, see what's new in the captive insurance marketplace and to take a look ahead at this growing industry. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/01/captive-insurance/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/01/captive-insurance/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:19:51 -0500 Captive Insurance Have you ever heard of the growing industry of captive insurance? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen , as he takes a look inside the captive insurance marketplace. Larry is joined by Dana Sheppard, Associate Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, to discuss and define captives, see what's new in the captive insurance marketplace and to take a look ahead at this growing industry. 37:11 Legal Talk Network pure, association, agency, Captive, Insurance, Risk Retention, liability, reinsurance no no Want to know more about medical settlement planning for both workers compensation and personal injury cases? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Hugh G. Bingham, from the Ringler office in Denver, Colorado, as they take a look into the world of medical settlement planning. Ringler Radio welcomes expert, Thomas F. Spratt, senior vice president of technical operations with Protocols LLC, to discuss Medicare set-asides, medical costs projections, and life care planning. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/01/medical-settlement-planning/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2008/01/medical-settlement-planning/ Tue, 8 Jan 2008 11:22:44 -0500 Medical Settlement Planning Want to know more about medical settlement planning for both workers compensation and personal injury cases? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Hugh G. Bingham, from the Ringler office in Denver, Colorado, as they take a look into the world of medical settlement planning. Ringler Radio welcomes expert, Thomas F. Spratt, senior vice president of technical operations with Protocols LLC, to discuss Medicare set-asides, medical costs projections, and life care planning. 32:33 Legal Talk Network medical, settlements, medicare no no What is a settlement trust and in what cases are they best used? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they raise the important questions pertaining to settlement trusts. Ringler Radio welcomes David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to discuss what a settlement trust is, who is most likely to need one, the different types of trusts, how the trust works and the trust’s interaction with structured settlements. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/12/trusts-and-structured-settlements/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/12/trusts-and-structured-settlements/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:19:17 -0500 Trusts and Structured Settlements What is a settlement trust and in what cases are they best used? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, William D. Wakelee, settlement annuity specialist in Ringler’s Philadelphia office, as they raise the important questions pertaining to settlement trusts. Ringler Radio welcomes David J. Cover, Senior Vice President and Senior Settlement Advisor for the Trust and Investment Services Division of PeoplesBank, to discuss what a settlement trust is, who is most likely to need one, the different types of trusts, how the trust works and the trust’s interaction with structured settlements. 39:50 Legal Talk Network Settlement Trusts, Financial advisor, annuity, portfolio, investing, claims no no How is healthcare in the U.S. being affected by recent legislated limits in the area of medical malpractice litigation and settlements? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, for the discussion with Attorney Jeffrey Goldberg, founder of Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices located in Chicago. They will also discuss the latest in tort reform and medmal caps and Attorney Goldberg’s specific cases. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/11/healthcare-medmal/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/11/healthcare-medmal/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:48:26 -0500 The State of the Health Care Industry How is healthcare in the U.S. being affected by recent legislated limits in the area of medical malpractice litigation and settlements? Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, for the discussion with Attorney Jeffrey Goldberg, founder of Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices located in Chicago. They will also discuss the latest in tort reform and medmal caps and Attorney Goldberg’s specific cases. 31:39 Legal Talk Network AAJ, Structured Settlement, Tort, healthcare, malpractice, HMO, no no Long hours, and the stress of the work, can take a toll on a lawyer’s professional and personal life. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he talks to Gary Gwilliam, consumer trial attorney from Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer and author of Getting A Winning Verdict in My Personal Life, A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul, about the highs and lows of life as an attorney. On this show, we will touch upon Gary’s personal and professional life, the stress of the profession, the importance of family and how to cope and rise above when faced with obstacles. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/11/a-trial-lawyer-finds-his-soul/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/11/a-trial-lawyer-finds-his-soul/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:57:44 -0500 A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul Long hours, and the stress of the work, can take a toll on a lawyer’s professional and personal life. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he talks to Gary Gwilliam, consumer trial attorney from Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer and author of Getting A Winning Verdict in My Personal Life, A Trial Lawyer Finds His Soul, about the highs and lows of life as an attorney. On this show, we will touch upon Gary’s personal and professional life, the stress of the profession, the importance of family and how to cope and rise above when faced with obstacles. 36:27 Legal Talk Network attorney, autobiography, substance abuse, stress, trial, no no There are some common misunderstandings when it comes to the complicated area of special needs trusts. However, a special needs trust can help a disabled person preserve their wealth and maximize their care and support. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, as they turn to Attorney Michael J. Durkin partner at the firm, Pedersen & Houpt in Chicago, to clear up these misunderstandings, talk about his experience dealing in special needs trusts, discuss how special needs trusts are funded and highlight the importance of putting the disabled person and their family first. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/10/special-needs-trusts/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/10/special-needs-trusts/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:21:13 -0400 Special Needs Trusts There are some common misunderstandings when it comes to the complicated area of special needs trusts. However, a special needs trust can help a disabled person preserve their wealth and maximize their care and support. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Kenneth R. Klapacz, Esq., Ringler settlement annuity specialist from Chicago, as they turn to Attorney Michael J. Durkin partner at the firm, Pedersen & Houpt in Chicago, to clear up these misunderstandings, talk about his experience dealing in special needs trusts, discuss how special needs trusts are funded and highlight the importance of putting the disabled person and their family first. 34:59 Legal Talk Network settlement, annuity, special needs trusts, supplemental, SSDI, OBRA no no Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, construction negligence and medical malpractice are some key areas where litigation is intended to assign accountability for wrongdoing or negligence. But there are also times when those boundaries are stretched. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Donald J. Engels, an Associate for Ringler Associates, out of the Chicago office, as they turn to Attorney Paul P. Wolf, founding partner at the firm, Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf in Chicago, a plaintiff attorney who also has been a defense attorney. Get an important viewpoint from both sides of the fence to discuss legal accountability. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/10/legal-accountability/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/10/legal-accountability/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:53:22 -0400 Legal Accountability Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, construction negligence and medical malpractice are some key areas where litigation is intended to assign accountability for wrongdoing or negligence. But there are also times when those boundaries are stretched. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Donald J. Engels, an Associate for Ringler Associates, out of the Chicago office, as they turn to Attorney Paul P. Wolf, founding partner at the firm, Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf in Chicago, a plaintiff attorney who also has been a defense attorney. Get an important viewpoint from both sides of the fence to discuss legal accountability. 30:21 Legal Talk Network AAJ, accountability, plaintiff, negligence, medical, no no There have been many challenges when it comes to the law in the state of Michigan. On Ringler Radio, we will discuss the Michigan Association for Justice, the challenges that lawyers face in the state of Michigan , the birth injury arena and the importance of focus groups to a case. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Rachel Grant, settlement annuity specialist for Ringler Associates out of Detroit, as they turn to Attorney Jesse Reiter, co-owner of Gregory & Reiter P.C. and the American Baby and Child Law Centers, to discuss these tough issues. Don't miss it! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/10/michigan-trial-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/10/michigan-trial-lawyers/ Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:04:48 -0400 Michigan Trial Lawyers There have been many challenges when it comes to the law in the state of Michigan. On Ringler Radio, we will discuss the Michigan Association for Justice, the challenges that lawyers face in the state of Michigan , the birth injury arena and the importance of focus groups to a case. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Rachel Grant, settlement annuity specialist for Ringler Associates out of Detroit, as they turn to Attorney Jesse Reiter, co-owner of Gregory & Reiter P.C. and the American Baby and Child Law Centers, to discuss these tough issues. Don't miss it! 24:35 Legal Talk Network AAJ, MTLA, MAJ, Birth Injury, no-fault, tort, no no Medicare and medicaid fraud make up the biggest category of Qui Tam cases which are about whistleblowing on companies that are ripping off the federal government. Under a provision of federal law, an individual can file suit in the name of the Federal Government exposing fraud and share in the recovery of monies received. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Jim Volanti of Ringler Associates with an expert in this area of legal practice, Attorney Brian Labovick, from the firm of LaBovick & LaBovick, Civil Justice Prosecutors with four offices in Palm Beach County, Florida. Don't miss hearing about some very interesting cases involving whistleblowers and how the system works. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/09/whistleblowers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/09/whistleblowers/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:11:52 -0400 Whistleblowers Medicare and medicaid fraud make up the biggest category of Qui Tam cases which are about whistleblowing on companies that are ripping off the federal government. Under a provision of federal law, an individual can file suit in the name of the Federal Government exposing fraud and share in the recovery of monies received. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Jim Volanti of Ringler Associates with an expert in this area of legal practice, Attorney Brian Labovick, from the firm of LaBovick & LaBovick, Civil Justice Prosecutors with four offices in Palm Beach County, Florida. Don't miss hearing about some very interesting cases involving whistleblowers and how the system works. 31:52 Legal Talk Network AAJ, plaintiff, personal injury, Qui Tam, Sarbanes Oxley no no Caps on non-economic damages in wrongful death and no expert discovery in Oregon makes it hard to win medical malpractice cases. Now a state Supreme Court challenge to the caps in wrongful death may change that and may impact a tragic case involving the death of a baby in a medmal case. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Nolan Robinson from Ringler Associates with special guest, Attorney Susan Saladoff, from the law firm of Davis, Hearn, Saladoff, Bridges & Visser in Ashland, Oregon and past President of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice for a discussion about these important issues of tort claims and much more. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/09/issues-in-medical-malpractice/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/09/issues-in-medical-malpractice/ Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:49:01 -0400 Issues in Medical Malpractice Caps on non-economic damages in wrongful death and no expert discovery in Oregon makes it hard to win medical malpractice cases. Now a state Supreme Court challenge to the caps in wrongful death may change that and may impact a tragic case involving the death of a baby in a medmal case. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Nolan Robinson from Ringler Associates with special guest, Attorney Susan Saladoff, from the law firm of Davis, Hearn, Saladoff, Bridges & Visser in Ashland, Oregon and past President of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice for a discussion about these important issues of tort claims and much more. 36:00 Legal Talk Network Tort, Malpractice, negligence, claimant, wrongful death, liability, no no A birth injury is any sort of injury that a child sustains, or suffers, during the process of birth often resulting in a lawsuit. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co–host and Ringler Associate from the Louisville, Kentucky office Cindy L. Chanley, as they report from the 2007 AAJ Convention in Chicago. Ringler Radio welcomes expert guest, Attorney Paul Casi, partner in the firm of Hoffman & Casi PLLC located in Louisville, Kentucky, to discuss the definition of a birth injury, determining the standard of care, birth trauma, birth injury malpractice claims and the role of representing the child. Don’t miss this important discussion. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/08/birth-injuries/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/08/birth-injuries/ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:22:36 -0400 Birth Injuries A birth injury is any sort of injury that a child sustains, or suffers, during the process of birth often resulting in a lawsuit. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co–host and Ringler Associate from the Louisville, Kentucky office Cindy L. Chanley, as they report from the 2007 AAJ Convention in Chicago. Ringler Radio welcomes expert guest, Attorney Paul Casi, partner in the firm of Hoffman & Casi PLLC located in Louisville, Kentucky, to discuss the definition of a birth injury, determining the standard of care, birth trauma, birth injury malpractice claims and the role of representing the child. Don’t miss this important discussion. 32:46 Legal Talk Network AAJ, birth injuries, brachial plexus, APGAR, no no Medicare set asides, in compliance with the MSP, have become a hot topic in the area of workers compensation settlements with a wide range of approaches and interpretations. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and two expert guests to help sort this all out: Ken Paradis, CEO of Crowe Paradis Services Corp., and Rob Lewis, Chief Legal Officer at Crowe Paradis, the national Medicare compliance company based in the Boston area along with 6 other major locations. Crowe Paradis handles Medicare issues for a number of the nation’s leading carriers, third party administrators and self-insureds. Listen to this show and get all the information you need! http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/08/msa-compliance-secondary-payer-statute/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/08/msa-compliance-secondary-payer-statute/ Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:09:13 -0400 MSA & Compliance: Secondary Payer Statute Medicare set asides, in compliance with the MSP, have become a hot topic in the area of workers compensation settlements with a wide range of approaches and interpretations. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and two expert guests to help sort this all out: Ken Paradis, CEO of Crowe Paradis Services Corp., and Rob Lewis, Chief Legal Officer at Crowe Paradis, the national Medicare compliance company based in the Boston area along with 6 other major locations. Crowe Paradis handles Medicare issues for a number of the nation’s leading carriers, third party administrators and self-insureds. Listen to this show and get all the information you need! 38:27 Legal Talk Network MSP, workers compensation, SSDI, Medicare, Secondary, Compliance, set aside no no There are some major differences between how structured settlements are handled in Canada compared to the States. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co–host and Ringler Associate, Mark R. Vogel, from the Grand Rapid’s Michigan office, as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio welcomes, Bob Baxter, principal at Baxter Structured Settlements and Kyla Baxter, Managing Director for Baxter Structured Settlements in Toronto, to discuss the differences and similarities between how structured settlements are handled in two different countries. Don’t miss out on this important discussion. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/07/the-structured-settlement-view-from-canada/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/07/the-structured-settlement-view-from-canada/ Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:36:05 -0400 The SS View from Canada There are some major differences between how structured settlements are handled in Canada compared to the States. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co–host and Ringler Associate, Mark R. Vogel, from the Grand Rapid’s Michigan office, as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio welcomes, Bob Baxter, principal at Baxter Structured Settlements and Kyla Baxter, Managing Director for Baxter Structured Settlements in Toronto, to discuss the differences and similarities between how structured settlements are handled in two different countries. Don’t miss out on this important discussion. 36:34 Legal Talk Network NSSTA, Assuris, CompCorp, Long Term Disability, Income Replacement no no Medical care and pharmaceutical costs can get very complicated for an injured party in a lawsuit, particularly workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co–host and Ringler Associate, Bill Mathews, who heads the St. Petersburg office as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio welcomes, Lisa M. Datelle, Executive Vice President and Founder of Cypress Care, Inc., one of the nation's leading pharmacy benefits management companies focused entirely on the workers comp industry. There’s a lot to consider for the plaintiff as you’ll hear in this important discussion. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/07/managing-drug-costs-in-workers-comp-cases/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/07/managing-drug-costs-in-workers-comp-cases/ Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:08:29 -0400 Managing Drug Costs in Workers Comp Cases Medical care and pharmaceutical costs can get very complicated for an injured party in a lawsuit, particularly workers comp cases. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with co–host and Ringler Associate, Bill Mathews, who heads the St. Petersburg office as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio welcomes, Lisa M. Datelle, Executive Vice President and Founder of Cypress Care, Inc., one of the nation's leading pharmacy benefits management companies focused entirely on the workers comp industry. There’s a lot to consider for the plaintiff as you’ll hear in this important discussion. 29:00 Legal Talk Network NSSTA, workers compensation, cypress care, pharmacy benefits, prescription medication, medibills, medivests no no Economics in the courtroom and in a settlement can be very different from what we think of in terms of economics. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with special guest Dr. John Scarbrough, who is president of Litigation Analytics, Inc. He has a PhD in economics, over 25 years' of experience in analyzing economic loss in the matters of personal injury and wrongful death and he has recently joined Ringler Associates. You'll hear about the concept of human capital and the ten myths of forensic economics. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/06/economics-of-personal-injury-cases/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/06/economics-of-personal-injury-cases/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:39:39 -0400 Economics of Personal Injury Cases Economics in the courtroom and in a settlement can be very different from what we think of in terms of economics. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen with special guest Dr. John Scarbrough, who is president of Litigation Analytics, Inc. He has a PhD in economics, over 25 years' of experience in analyzing economic loss in the matters of personal injury and wrongful death and he has recently joined Ringler Associates. You'll hear about the concept of human capital and the ten myths of forensic economics. 35:50 Legal Talk Network Personal Injury, Wrongful death, capital economics, Mincer, no no Ringler Radio’s special guest is Megan O’Neil, project manager for the World Institute on Disability’s “Access to Assets” program. Following a car accident in 1995, Megan has been a paraplegic wheelchair user. At the suggestion of her attorney, she structured her settlement to provide for her financial future. Megan discusses her role as project manager, her experience as a beneficiary of a structured settlement and her goal to assist accident victims with their financial planning. She is an inspiration! Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Traci Kaas, from the Newport Beach, CA office of Ringler Associates, as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/06/an-accident-victims-inspiration/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/06/an-accident-victims-inspiration/ Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:12:36 -0400 An Accident Victim's Inspiration Ringler Radio’s special guest is Megan O’Neil, project manager for the World Institute on Disability’s “Access to Assets” program. Following a car accident in 1995, Megan has been a paraplegic wheelchair user. At the suggestion of her attorney, she structured her settlement to provide for her financial future. Megan discusses her role as project manager, her experience as a beneficiary of a structured settlement and her goal to assist accident victims with their financial planning. She is an inspiration! Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Traci Kaas, from the Newport Beach, CA office of Ringler Associates, as they report from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. 33:39 Legal Talk Network NSSTA, accident victim, pros cons, dissabilities, permanant disability no no Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he reports from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio’s special guest is Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. In this show, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones will discuss factoring issues and the structured settlement, her political role and her goal to make a difference in her community. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/05/congresswoman-stephanie-tubbs-jones-discusses-factoring/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/05/congresswoman-stephanie-tubbs-jones-discusses-factoring/ Tue, 29 May 2007 11:03:42 -0400 Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones Discusses Factoring Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen as he reports from the 2007 NSSTA Annual Meeting and Conference in Toronto. Ringler Radio’s special guest is Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio. In this show, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones will discuss factoring issues and the structured settlement, her political role and her goal to make a difference in her community. 17:11 Legal Talk Network Stephanie Tubbs Jones no no A lawsuit involving a person with a traumatic brain injury can be very complex as can be the injury itself. And the problems associated with brain injuries are life-long. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates with two very special guests who are experts on the topic; Boston attorney and well known litigator, Ken Kolpan who has vast experience in brain injury cases and a long time advocate for people with TBI along with Arlene Korab, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, whose personal experience with her son’s brain injury led her to devote her work to developing resources on a national level for the families of those injured. You’ll hear invaluable information for victims and attorneys and the launch of a new program to help American soldiers returning from Iraq with brain injuries. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/05/litigation-in-brain-injury-cases/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/05/litigation-in-brain-injury-cases/ Mon, 14 May 2007 11:24:34 -0400 Litigation in Brain Injury Cases A lawsuit involving a person with a traumatic brain injury can be very complex as can be the injury itself. And the problems associated with brain injuries are life-long. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates with two very special guests who are experts on the topic; Boston attorney and well known litigator, Ken Kolpan who has vast experience in brain injury cases and a long time advocate for people with TBI along with Arlene Korab, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, whose personal experience with her son’s brain injury led her to devote her work to developing resources on a national level for the families of those injured. You’ll hear invaluable information for victims and attorneys and the launch of a new program to help American soldiers returning from Iraq with brain injuries. 27:16 Legal Talk Network Brain Injury, BIAMA, helmet, trust, Social Security, Alzheimers, Seizures, annuity no no Lawyers are understandably focused on winning their cases in court or in settlement. But often they don’t focus on the elements of running their business efficiently. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Brian Fillion, both of whom are experienced structured settlement brokers at Ringler Associates for a discussion with a well known business consulting expert, Guy Baker, Managing Director of BTA Advisory Group. You’ll hear some helpful tips about time management and communication skills that might help your law business run smoother. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/04/productivity-for-lawyers/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/04/productivity-for-lawyers/ Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:24:35 -0400 Productivity for Lawyers Lawyers are understandably focused on winning their cases in court or in settlement. But often they don’t focus on the elements of running their business efficiently. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host Brian Fillion, both of whom are experienced structured settlement brokers at Ringler Associates for a discussion with a well known business consulting expert, Guy Baker, Managing Director of BTA Advisory Group. You’ll hear some helpful tips about time management and communication skills that might help your law business run smoother. 30:29 Legal Talk Network Productivity, time management, client relations, attorney email trust no no Managing a sudden, large amount of money received by legal clients in a lawsuit or settlement award can be a daunting task. And studies show that most plaintiffs are not ready for it. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Steve Cochran, both of whom are from Ringler Associates for this discussion with one of the country’s preeminent experts on the topic, Dr. Ronit Lami, a Personal Growth and Development psychologist, a frequent speaker and well-known author on the topic of the psychology of money. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/04/sudden-wealth-affluenza/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/04/sudden-wealth-affluenza/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:43:50 -0400 Sudden Wealth / Affluenza Managing a sudden, large amount of money received by legal clients in a lawsuit or settlement award can be a daunting task. And studies show that most plaintiffs are not ready for it. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and co-host, Steve Cochran, both of whom are from Ringler Associates for this discussion with one of the country’s preeminent experts on the topic, Dr. Ronit Lami, a Personal Growth and Development psychologist, a frequent speaker and well-known author on the topic of the psychology of money. 30:16 Legal Talk Network wealth management, issues, nouveau riche, annuity no no This Ringler Radio show is a comprehensive and convenient one-stop for information about how a structured settlement works. Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early, both of whom are from the New England operation of Ringler Associates and both of whom have over 25 years experience each, in the industry. Our special guest is Patricia J. Fairhurst, Director of the Structured Settlements Administration at Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. Liberty is among the top 10 writers of structured settlement annuities nationwide. Find out everything you need to know about the steps to a structured settlement in this program. http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/04/structured-settlement-how-it-works/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/04/structured-settlement-how-it-works/ Mon, 2 Apr 2007 11:34:06 -0400 Structured Settlement: How it Works This Ringler Radio show is a comprehensive and convenient one-stop for information about how a structured settlement works. Please join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Jim Early, both of whom are from the New England operation of Ringler Associates and both of whom have over 25 years experience each, in the industry. Our special guest is Patricia J. Fairhurst, Director of the Structured Settlements Administration at Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. Liberty is among the top 10 writers of structured settlement annuities nationwide. Find out everything you need to know about the steps to a structured settlement in this program. 20:47 Legal Talk Network Structured settlement, FAQ, process, annuity no no About 98% of all claims never make it to the courtroom. So the means by which they are settled can take many forms of alternate dispute resolution. Join us on this program with our very special guest, Attorney Tom Rutter, CEO of ADR Options in Philadelphia. He is a lawyer who has practiced law for over 40 years and specializes in complex cases of alternate dispute resolution. Listen as Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Ross Duncan, both of whom are from Ringler Associates and experienced experts in structured settlements walk through this discussion of negotiation, mediation and arbitration - one of the fastest growing fields of law.Click the play button (or choose another way to listen). http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/03/alternate-dispute-resolution/ http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/ringler-radio/2007/03/alternate-dispute-resolution/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:24:16 -0400 Alternate Dispute Resolution About 98% of all claims never make it to the courtroom. So the means by which they are settled can take many forms of alternate dispute resolution. Join us on this program with our very special guest, Attorney Tom Rutter, CEO of ADR Options in Philadelphia. He is a lawyer who has practiced law for over 40 years and specializes in complex cases of alternate dispute resolution. Listen as Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen and his co-host, Ross Duncan, both of whom are from Ringler Associates and experienced experts in structured settlements walk through this discussion of negotiation, mediation and arbitration - one of the fastest growing fields of law.Click the play button (or choose another way to listen). 33:22 Legal Talk Network ADR, mock trials, arbitration, mediation, Personal Injury no no Sweeping changes in the law affecting workers’ compensation cases in California have taken effect over the past two years. Join Ringler Radio host, Larry Cohen from Ringler Associates in Boston and Mike Zea, co-host from Rin