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News Updates

Setting the Record Straight About Structured Settlements

Posted January 12, 2012

Beware of companies that purchase future payment rights of structured settlement beneficiaries but misleadingly call themselves “structured settlement” companies. Learn more here about this irresponsible practice.

CBSNews.com Outlines Benefits of Structured Settlements

Posted November 9, 2011

CBS News financial writers Larry Swedroe and Tiya Lim cover the tax benefits of structured settlements.  Read the November 8, 2011, story here.

Ross Duncan, 30-Year Industry Veteran, Chosen
New Board Chairman at Ringler Associates

Posted July 25, 2011

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – The Board of Directors at Ringler Associates, the largest structured settlement company in the nation, has named Ross Duncan as the next Chairman of the Board. Mr. Duncan has 30 years of experience in the industry, joining Ringler Associates in 1984. He has also served on the Ringler Board of Directors since 2003. Read the full story.

Defendants Cannot Be Forced to Pay Settlement Proceeds
Into Qualified Settlement Fund, Florida Court Rules

Posted July 16, 2011

A Florida state court has ruled that where the plaintiff and a defendant reached a settlement agreement in resolution of the plaintiff’s claims, but the defendant did not agree to pay the agreed-upon settlement proceeds to a Qualified Settlement Fund (“QSF”) created pursuant to Section 468B of the Internal Revenue Code and related treasury regulations, the court would not force the defendant or its insurer to do so. Download the full story.

Florida Courts Can Approve Structured Settlements

Posted July 8, 2011

Florida Supreme Court 5^th District ruling is a victory for structured settlements in the personal injury case of a minor. Read the full story. Download the court’s ruling.