Shortcutting Settlements with Qualified Settlement Funds (2025 Edition)

Settlements are often delayed by plaintiffs’ tax and financial issues, to the detriment of both sides. Defendants don’t get deductions fast enough. And plaintiffs rush life-changing decisions. Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) often solve both problems, allowing defendants to “walk away” while plaintiffs decide on the details. This CLE will walk through when and how to use QSFs, and what to watch for in selecting a QSF Administrator. Key topics to be discussed: QSF uses by plaintiffs and defense Tax treatment and benefits Preserving eligibility and discretion Incorporating QSFs at settlement Selecting a QSF administrator This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.…