News and analysis dedicated to the commercial litigation funding sector including regulatory issues, case developments, funding activities, and more.

As LFJ reported in January, Johnson & Johnson had previously sought and failed to limit class actions brought against it by placing its subsidiary, LTL Management, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy….

Litigation funders are most commonly known for single case funding, providing access to justice through individual acts of financing litigation and seeking returns on those individual investments. However, funders are…

Class actions that are backed by third-party litigation funding can be an incredibly powerful tool to support marginalized communities seeking legal redress, but these situations can attract criticism if it…

Whilst patent litigation remains a priority target for many funders, there is no doubt that it is an area of heightened risk that often requires both extensive levels of due…

At its most basic level, litigation funding is an alternative asset class that provides an investment vehicle that can achieve a lucrative return on invested capital. However, the practice plays…

Alongside the growth of the litigation funding market is the equally important role that litigation insurance plays in the industry, allowing all litigation participants to reduce their risk profile whilst…

Whilst single case financing from third parties represents a useful tool for law firms, one funder argues that these businesses should also explore portfolio financing as part of a strategy…

The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recent report into the litigation finance industry was viewed by some as a promising start to wider acknowledgement and acceptance of the practice, whilst others…

One of the biggest topics in the world of patent litigation is the role of Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) in driving a wave of patent infringement cases, often backed by funders…

The viability of third-party litigation funding relies on the ability of funders to ensure that if their funded case reaches a successful conclusion, they will be able to secure an…

Whilst the topic of disclosure in litigation funding has primarily been dominated by discussions around the financing of patent infringement lawsuits, the issue remains a key one across the whole…

As we saw earlier this week, efforts by individual U.S. courts and judges to mandate increased disclosure requirements for third-party litigation funding continues to generate fierce debate. Echoing prior critiques…

At a recent litigation funding conference, much time was devoted to the potential implications of the EU’s Representative Actions Directive (RAD) being implemented by member states later this year. One…

Funding of insolvency-related litigation continues to demonstrate its potential, as just this week Litigation Capital Management (LCM) revealed that it achieved an impressive return on investment in its funding of…

It is impossible to separate the future direction and trends of litigation funding from the broader movement of the litigation sector itself, as investors are naturally drawn towards those areas…

In the GAO report on the litigation funding industry published last December, one of the key takeaways from its research was the lack of publicly available data around the market…

The end of 2022 saw many industry headlines dominated by the ongoing stories of fights in patent infringement lawsuits between plaintiffs and a District Court judge in Delaware, primarily focused…

It would be impossible to recognize every single participant who is providing important contributions to the litigation finance sector, however, Lawdragon has honored many of the industry’s key individuals in…

The prolonged timescale of litigation is regularly cited as a barrier to entry for some investors, with the uncertain duration of any case making it difficult to predict when those…

Class actions continue to be a top choice for funders looking to pursue meritorious claims with the potential for strong financial returns, buoyed by favourable regulatory regimes in many jurisdictions….

The ongoing dispute between Burford Capital and Sysco Corporation continues to develop, with lawsuits on each side accusing the other party of wrongdoing. Last week saw Burford’s leadership make an…

The dispute between Burford Capital and Sysco Corporation has continued to dominate headlines over recent weeks, with commentators speculating on how this situation will resolve and the potential implications for…