As new jurisdictions discover the benefits of third-party legal funding, access to justice is increasing around the globe. As predicted, Litigation Finance is gaining acceptance among Big Law firms, corporates, and the public at large.

At present, the New Zealand Law Commission is reviewing regulations regarding class action regimes and litigation funding. The expectation is that a new round of regulations could be introduced to the minister of justice by summer of next year.

Referencing a “large backlog,” Binance has put a temporary hold on customer withdrawals of crypto assets. The number one cryptocurrency exchange tweeted the announcement earlier this week.

Like many places in the world, Canada’s cost of litigation can be prohibitively high. Even meritorious claims may not be worth what it costs to pursue them—leaving good people victimized and the unscrupulous free from dissent. Enter third-party litigation funding. That’s when everything changes for Canadians seeking justice.

Bloomberg predicts that by 2025, nearly a third of assets under management will consist of ESG investments. Representing advances and social justice in environmental, social, and governmental systems, sustainable investments sound like a great idea for all concerned. But are they?

After-the-event insurance is a common means of covering costs by both defendants and plaintiffs in litigation or arbitration cases. Often, such insurance can also be used as security for the defendant’s costs. Recently though, Deputy Master Nurse found in Addlesee and Ors v Dentons Europe LLP that not all ATE policies are suitable as providing security for costs.