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Launch of ArbiLex Brings AI and Predictive Analytics to International Arbitration

By John Freund |

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — ArbiLex today announced the launch of its Arbitrator Analytics Platform, which is transforming the practice of international arbitration by ranking arbitrators through a proprietary reasoning system to enhance decision-making by law firms and litigation funds. ArbiLex has successfully tested the efficacy of its algorithms with leading global law firms and litigation funds seeking a competitive edge in multi-billion-dollar cases around the world.

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Editec Global HR Head joins Augusta

By John Freund |

London, 5th August 2019, Augusta, the UK’s largest litigation and dispute funding institution by case volume – today announces the appointment ofAnna Malek as Head of HR, based in London. Anna joins from software and services group Editec where, as Global Head of HR, she managed the full range of people related functions.

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Lawsuit Loans Market Growing Demand Rapidly 2019 With Major Players Oasis Legal Finance, Fair Rate Funding, High Rise Financial, LawCash, Mayfield Settlement Funding, Nova Legal Funding

By John Freund |

Lawsuit Loans Market Industry Research Report focuses Market Size, Share, Growth, Manufacturers and Forecast to 2026. This Market Research Report primarily based upon factors on which the companies complete in the market and this factor which is useful and valuable to the business. This report has published stating that the Global Lawsuit Loans Market is anticipated to expand significantly at Million US$ in 2019 and is projected to reach Million US$ by 2026, at a CAGR of during the forecast period.

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Litigation Funding Investment Market Report 2019 Analysis By Major Players; Sydney-based IMF Bentham Ltd., and Apex

By John Freund |

The research report, titled “Global Litigation Funding Investment Market Size and Forecast to 2024,” proposes an evaluation of this market on the basis of its history as well as the present-day performance. The report further emphasizes on each of the topographical segments. The principal driving forces, restrictions, hindering factors, key trends, opportunities, and future prospects of the global market have also been taken into consideration in this market study.

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Crowdfunding Litigation Market Industry: global market trends, share, size and forecast report 2019-2024

By John Freund |

Global Crowdfunding Litigation Market Report 2019 is a professional and in-depth research report on the world’s major regional market conditions of the Crowdfunding Litigation industry, focusing on the main regions (North America, Europe and Asia) and the main countries (United States, Germany, Japan and China).

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China Lending Forges Partnerships to Accelerate the Development of Its Consumer Financing Business and Expand into Litigation Guarantee Business

By John Freund |

BEIJING, URUMQI, China and HANGZHOU, ChinaJuly 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — China Lending Corporation (“China Lending” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLDC), a non-bank financial corporation servicing micro, small and medium sized enterprises in China, today announced that it has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with Zhong Lian Jin An Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. (“ZLJA”), a leading insurance brokerage company in China with over 90 branches across the nation.

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Collective Action Led by Scott+Scott Europe LLP Launched in the UK Against Major Banks for Foreign Exchange Market Manipulation

By John Freund |

London – 29 July, 2019 – A collective action under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 was filed today in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) by Scott+Scott Europe LLP against five banks who unlawfully manipulated the foreign exchange (FX) market between 2007 and 2013. The representative of the claimant group, Michael O’Higgins, has filed against Barclays plc, Citibank, Royal Bank of Scotland plc, JPMorgan and UBS on behalf of affected entities, including pension funds, asset managers, hedge funds and corporates. This collective action is being funded by Therium Capital Management, a leading global litigation funder.

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Proskauer Director Joins Augusta as Chief Operating Officer

By John Freund |

Augusta, the UK’s largest litigation and dispute funding institution by case volume – with a team of 70 in London – today announces the appointment of Polly Bahl as Chief Operating Officer, based in London. Polly joins from US law firm Proskauer Rose where, as London Director of Professional and Administrative Resources, she coordinated a range of operational functions. A solicitor by training, Polly qualified with SJ Berwin (now King & Wood Mallesons) where she became a partner specialising in private investment funds, a role which latterly incorporated various operational responsibilities.

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MENA’s Pre-Eminent Financial Restructuring Summit Returns to Dubai This September

By John Freund |

Dubai: Middle East Global Advisors, a leading financial intelligence platform spearheading the development of knowledge-based economies in the MENASEA markets, will convene The 2nd Annual Corporate Restructuring Summit (CRS 2019) – the MENA region’s pre-eminent Debt Restructuring and NPL-focused Summit, in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on September 11-12 at the Address Dubai Mall in Dubai, UAE.

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Legal-Bay Pre Settlement Funding Focusing On IVC Filter Cases

By John Freund |

JERSEY CITY, N.J.July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they continue to see a large volume of IVC filter patients needing cash advances. Top IVC filter manufacturers have recently lost bellwether trials, and Legal-Bay believes this could signal a shift toward settling pending cases within the upcoming months.

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Canadian Innovator JL Energy Transportation Inc. Successfully Defends Patent Challenge From Major Canada/US Pipeline and Gas Processing Companies

By John Freund |

CALGARYJuly 17, 2019 /CNW/ – JL Energy Transportation Inc. (“JETI”, more: www.jlenergy.com) announces that it has successfully defended a Federal Court challenge to its gas transportation patent, with the Court confirming the validity of its key patent terms. This endorsement clears the way for JETI’s continuation of its license and patent infringement claims against an alliance of major Canadian and US pipeline and gas processing companies.

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Defrauded Investor Hires Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to Help Enforce $6 Billion Award Against a Member of Qatar’s Ruling Family

By John Freund |

DOHA, QatarJuly 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Swifthold Foundation, which was defrauded by Sheikh Fahad Bin Ahmad bin Mohamed Bin Thani and his Qatari company, Fast Trading Group, today announced that it has hired Akin Gump, the international law firm, to help advise and obtain finality through enforcement of the Qatari court’s acknowledgment of the UK High Court judgment. The representation will be led by Ms. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Senior Advisor, Member of Congress (Ret) and former Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Expanding Mass Tort Case Funding List

By John Freund |

LOS ANGELESJune 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Legal-Bay, LLC, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced today that they will be expanding their list of mass tort lawsuits available for funding. Legal-Bay is known as one of the best lawsuit funding companies when it comes to mass tort cases. Legal-Bay works directly with most of the top mass tort law firms nationwide to provide the best pre-settlement cash advance rates for their clients, and have recently expanded their mass tort department to further provide funding for brokers across the country.

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New Research: CFOs Are Ready To Help GCs “Recession-Proof” The Legal Budget

By John Freund |

NEW YORKJune 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Burford Capital, the leading global finance and investment management firm focused on law, today announced the results of a groundbreaking new survey that asked Chief Financial Officers to share their views on how companies deal with the billions they spend annually on legal disputes. 2019 Managing Legal Risk Report: A Survey of CFOs and Finance Professionals reveals that CFOs see this as an urgent business challenge—especially ahead of a potential recession that will put pressure on companies to use their cash wisely—and that they are eager to partner with General Counsels to embrace innovative new solutions, including legal finance.

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Vannin Capital’s Ania Farren Appointed as New Chair of ICC’s Arbitration Program

By John Freund |

John Beechey, one of the biggest names in international arbitration and former President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, is retiring from his position as Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC’s) Arbitration programme in the UK, passing the torch on to his successor, Ania Farren, Managing Director of Vannin Capital. Ania will take up the reins from 20th June, supported by Iain Quirk from Essex Court Chambers and Guy Pendell from CMS, whom we welcome as a new Vice Chair in the UK leadership team.

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Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Announces 50″ HDTV Promotion for Month of July

By John Freund |

NEWARK, N.J.June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding announced that they have recently broken their own record for presettlement funding last month. The premier lawsuit settlement funding company credits the increase in sales to their quick turnarounds, their effective marketing, and their talented team of underwriters who are able to offer the best customer service in the industry.

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Oasis Financial Selects New CEO

By John Freund |

Oasis Financial announces the appointment of Greg Zeeman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Zeeman takes over responsibilities from interim CEO, Jack Lavin. Oasis Financial is the nation’s leading provider of consumer litigation finance solutions to plaintiffs, attorneys, and medical providers through its Oasis and Key Health brands. Both Mr. Zeeman and Mr. Lavin will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Managers.

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William Roberts Lawyers & LCM announce a Class Action regarding the payment of conflicted remuneration to financial advisers by Suncorp Superannuation

By John Freund |

William Roberts Lawyers and Litigation Capital Management Limited (LCM), a leading international provider of litigation financing solutions, are working together to bring a class action against Suncorp Portfolio Service Limited (Suncorp Super), a trustee responsible for the administration of superannuation funds (Suncorp Super Funds) and part of Suncorp Group Limited.

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EY announces completion of Pangea3 Legal Managed Services acquisition

By John Freund |

LONDONJune 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — EY today announces the closing of the acquisition of the Pangea3 Legal Managed Services (LMS) business from Thomson Reuters. Together with the recent acquisition of Riverview Law, this means that EY is the first organization with service offerings including legal function consulting, industry-leading LMS and legal technology in addition to legal advisory services where permitted, in more than 80 jurisdictions.

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