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GAO Releases Study of Litigation Finance Market

By John Freund |

Litigation funding has reached a level of maturity where it is now viewed as a common feature of many jurisdictions’ legal systems, rather than a rare occurrence, leading to wider conversations about how its use should be regulated by national governments. Whilst criticism of the practice exists from politicians and third-party pressure groups in the U.S., it is important to note the role of government agencies in shaping the future of regulation, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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