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The Wall Street Journal published an article on June 12, 2020 highlighting a fundamental reason why structured settlements are more appropriate for many personal injury plaintiffs than alternative stock market investments. [Note: The Wall Street Journal requires a subscription for access to this article.] Titled “‘Volatility Is Everywhere’: The Market Tactic That’s Driving Stocks Haywire” and...

Misconceptions Attorneys Have About Structured Settlements

Misconceptions Attorneys Have About Structured Settlements Thank you for your interest in our e-book. Our goal is to help dispel any misconceptions attorneys may have about structured settlements, their benefits to plaintiffs, and their long-term value to attorneys themselves. Attorneys may think of structured settlements as an outdated or unfamiliar settlement technique and most plaintiffs’...

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Structured Settlement Market

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Structured Settlement Market How has the Impact of COVID-19 pandemic impacted the structured settlement market to date and what impact will it have in the future? Upchurch was quoted prominently in an article titled “Annuity-Funded Structured Settlements Are Slowed by Legal Logjam” written by Warren S. Hersch and published...

A Settlement Planning “Commencement”

A Settlement Planning “Commencement” During the past month, despite the cancellation of almost all in-person graduation ceremonies, the internet has been filled with virtual commencement speeches for the Class of 2020. Although most of these online orations have some general applicability, none seem particularly relevant to structured settlement graduates. And perhaps for good reason: there are no...