Broker Malpractice Risk: Why One Blind Spot Could Derail Your Entire Case

Real-World Scenario: “Handled” Isn’t Always Safe A plaintiff’s attorney in a mild-to-moderate TBI case allowed the defense’s preferred broker to propose a structure. The broker recommended a product from a single insurer, failed to coordinate with the client’s public benefits counsel, and didn’t disclose their compensation model. Two years later, the client lost access to…

CMS Signals Stricter Oversight of Settlement Planning

The Shift That Could Catch You Off Guard If you’ve ever assumed Medicare compliance begins and ends with a final lien number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), you’re not alone—but that assumption is no longer safe. CMS settlement oversight is expanding, and trial attorneys are in the spotlight. CMS has recently…