NSSTA Structured Settlement Stories

All economic policy signals point to comprehensive federal reform legislation in 2025. Starting in the first quarter of 2025, the 119th Congress will be faced with a “tsunami” of budget and tax policy issues. Unlike the current Congress, which decided to kick the tax and spending cans down the road, the next Congress will have no alternative but to act.

The National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) recently held its annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, drawing over 150 industry members. A major highlight was the election of the new NSSTA Board of Directors, who will lead the association over the next three years. 

The 2024-2025 NSSTA Board of Directors are:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16th, 2024

Our latest podcast episode is an insightful overview of the National Structured Settlements Trade Association’s (NSSTA) activities and triumphs in 2023. It's been a year of significant progress, advocacy, and empowerment.

Facing the IRS Head-On

Structured Settlements Enable Seriously Injured Individuals and Their Families to Live with Economic Security, Dignity, Independence, and Freedom from Reliance on Government Programs”

Have you ever thought about how the realms of AI intersect with structured settlements? We just had a fascinating discussion about this topic with Beth, an AI avatar, on the Settle Smart Podcast. Here are the game-changing insights from our conversation.

 AI's Impact on the Legal Realm:

From streamlining vast document reviews to predicting litigation outcomes, AI is revolutionizing how legal professionals operate:

In a recent podcast conversation, Edwin, an attorney at Hong Law and managing attorney at Simon Law Group, and Raymond, the COO and co-founder of EvenUp, delved into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and personal injury law. They explored the potential of AI to revolutionize the legal landscape while highlighting its current applications and ethical considerations. Here are the key takeaways from their discussion:

Introduction to the Experts:

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed rule Promotes Nondiscrimination in Health Care and Human Services for Persons with Disabilities and, when finalized, will mark an incredible advancement in disability civil rights.

The latest MetLife survey asks the following questions:

The latest "Settle Smart" podcast episode delves into the IRS Generic Legal Advice Memorandum (GLAM) issued on December 9th, 2022, and its implications for attorney fee structures in the structured settlements industry.