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

Peter Petyt, Founder and CEO of litigation funding advisor 4 Rivers, discusses recent trends in the litigation funding space, including portfolio funding, due diligence efforts, and the attorney-client relationship. Read…

Noted hemp producer Apothio recently raised $330,000 on the Republic funding platform. The funds are expected to go toward a lawsuit in Kern County, CA. Investors supporting the case will…

Litigation finance is a tool for justice, even in divorce. But, when a divorcee bypasses the funder, justice will follow the failed nuptials all the way to the bank.  Read…

Louisiana truckers pay the highest premiums, according to a new report on trucking litigation finance. The 2021 Highway Fairness Act is hailed by many long-haulers on America’s highways. ‘Justice driving…

Just as Moderna faces a potential COVID-19 patent infringement lawsuit, the Supreme Court and Congress are assessing sweeping changes to United States patent law. All this with a new Patent…

It’s fewer than two decades old, but Litigation Finance has blossomed into an industry worth $17 billion across the globe. Just over half of that money, 52%, is being spent…

International arbitration cases are utilizing third-party litigation funding at increasing rates. As this industry grows, thorny legal issues often arise. One such decision in Tenke Fungurume Mining v Katanga Contracting…

As the Litigation Finance industry matures, leading funding groups have been vocal about the importance of ESG investing. This is investing in support of Environmental issues, Social Justice, and Governance…

Former Communist China has not been known for access to justice. In fact, recent protests in Hong Kong sprung up due to China’s Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in…

Funding requests across Asia are on the rise, prompting exponential growth in third party investment. Paul Starr, co-head of arbitration at King Wood & Mallesons, is one of Asia’s third…

We know that Litigation Finance is an excellent tool for individuals or groups who have meritorious litigation that they cannot afford to pursue. But what about businesses looking for new…

Litigation finance picked up steam in the U.S. in 2021. Notably, the largest litigation funder in the world, Burford Capital, announced that corporate business outpaced direct law firm earnings for…

South Africa is experiencing the emergence of litigation funding as a key driver of access to justice. Regulation, however, figures to be the burning issue foreshadowing thorny ethical debates regarding…

Legal Pay is a standout across India, championing the goal of access to litigation finance tools and services. Traditionally, many in India were forced to rely on friends, relatives and/or…

It’s estimated that the state of Texas will be dealing with case backlogs for the next 3-5 years—particularly for in-person jury trials. Before COVID, Texas saw more than 10,000 jury…

Is an award for costs of legal funding an excess of power? Not according to the English High Court. The High Court recently affirmed that tribunals may award costs for…

Access to justice in Germany is awakening a ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (that being litigation finance), according to a new report. Heavy hitters such as Roland, Foris, Allianz and Legial dominated the…

Business professionals sometimes find themselves in a situation where their operating account has been frozen due to an unforgiving legal circumstance. Evolving past this scenario can be painful, especially with…

Litigation Finance has enjoyed a successful 2021. More players entered the funding space, funds were raised at a rapid clip, and more capital was deployed than in any previous year….

While many industries suffered during the pandemic, Litigation Finance has flourished. Most industry professionals believe the growth and maturation of third-party legal funding will continue into the new year and…

Polish attorneys are navigating the lack of congruence in the country’s emerging third party litigation funding space. Many claimants are not aware of the benefits of third party funding, and…

Big Law’s acceptance and public embrace of litigation finance is a major milestone, says Justin Maleson of Longford Capital. As one of the first litigation funders in the United States,…

Why should non-litigators be aware of litigation funding? Transaction attorneys are well positioned to glean knowledge of funding opportunities to better serve their clients and gain overall firm market share…

The legal landscape has been slower than other industries to embrace technology. Yet e-discovery tools and contract-review software are finally opening the doors to enhanced legal tech. The third-party legal…

The mainstreaming of Litigation Finance is expected to continue long after COVID. The practice’s use in arbitration has become increasingly common, despite an overall dearth of legislation to regulate it….

LF investors are looking to construction and engineering litigation in a bid to diversify earnings. WIth large scale development projects slated for many metropolitan areas, more construction litigation claims are…