Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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Category: QSF Intellectual Property Litigation
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Continuing jurisdiction is one of the core requirements for a Qualified Settlement Fund under 26 C.F.R. §1.468B‑1. It must be real, ongoing, and supported by transparency. In this first petal, the July 16, 2025 Newman affidavit becomes the factual window into how that requirement functions when tested. A governmental authority attempting to perform its federal…
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The case Miller v Town of Glenrock centers on a dispute over compliance with the Wyoming Public Records Act. Plaintiff Stephen Miller seeks records related to Qualified Settlement Funds, alleging withholding by the Town. The court has granted limited discovery to enhance transparency, rejecting the Town’s objections and emphasizing the necessity for clear access to…
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Flatirons Bank has sued Eastern Point Trust Company, accusing it of hindering its entry into the qualified settlement fund market through unfair competition tactics. Eastern Point countersued, alleging trade secret misappropriation and conspiracy among multiple parties. The case highlights critical issues surrounding intellectual property and competitive practices in the QSF industry.
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The complaint alleges a conspiracy called “Justice Escrow” aimed at injuring Eastern Point through the theft of proprietary information. The complaint alleges that “this action arises from Flatirons (Bank), FBHC, Krochuk, and Trellis, together with Nicholas Coccimiglio and his agent(s)