NSSTA Structured Settlement Stories

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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.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosted over 500 disability rights leaders at their annual ADA Celebration, which took place on July 26th, the anniversary date the ADA was signed into law. With over 300 in-person guests and over 200 guests participating virtually, it was a robust and committed group of leaders attending the celebration. Eric Vaughn from NSSTA attended as a supporter and as a member of AAPD's Board of Directors, a position he has held for over twelve years. 

Listen in to the full episode here: 

In a recent episode of the "Settle Smart" podcast, guest host Chris Chan from Ringler sits down with Betty Gregware, the National Sales Director of Structured Settlements at Mutual of Omaha. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Betty shares her wealth of knowledge and provides an in-depth look at the evolving changes in the structured settlement industry.

NSSTA has submitted a formal comment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) calling for an end to abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices employed by the factoring industry.  Congress created the CFPB to provide a single point of accountability for enforcing federal consumer financial laws and protecting consumers in the financial marketp