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Revisiting the Grillo Case The Christina Grillo medical malpractice case reached a $2,500,000 settlement in Texas in 1990 – thirty years ago. Why is the case still important today? And why, like two other historical industry events which occurred in 1990 (the Uniform Periodic Payment of Judgments Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act),  is it worth revisiting? Most structured...

Taking Control of Your Future with Wealth and Legacy Planning Although female plaintiff attorneys continue to gain valuable recognition both in and out of the courtroom, many feel intimidated by the idea of financial planning. Fortunately, their chosen career offers an exclusive and excellent tool to create financial security, both now and in the future....

Uniform Periodic Payments of Judgments Act: Conclusion In retrospect, the failure of the National Structured Settlement Trade Association (NSSTA) to support the Uniform Periodic Payment of Judgments Act (“Uniform Act”) in 1990 can be viewed as a critical turning point in structured settlement history. Although enactment of the Uniform Act in the early 1990s would have required a sustained commitment...