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

With over 35 years as a respected insolvency practitioner, Mark Sands will now head Apex Litigation’s insolvency business. Prior to Apex, Mr. Sands, a former Insolvency Practitioners Association President, worked…

Cupertino, California based Apple Inc. is facing a $2.3B litigation battle in the United Kingdom, as nearly 20 million iPhone and iPad users claim Apple abused application payment ethics rules….

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York’s Eastern District is set to review potential conflicts of interests in an advance fee agreement related to alleged agents of a foreign government. …

Turkey’s economy has been targeted by aggressive international profiteers, according to officials in Ankara. The Capital Market’s Board fined a group of United States banks who signaled clear hawkish intentions…

As the third party funding ecosystem matures, businesses’ organizational systems and processes are sure to evolve. A credit agreement has traditionally served as a loan vehicle to fund litigation. The…

An obvious question is how will innovation in the banking and litigation finance sectors evolve together? Litigation funding is serving as a de-risking mechanism that doubles as a conduit to…

It appears that Facebook will not receive discovery information from an AI startup after all. In the case of Neural Magic Inc vs Facebook Inc, US Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler…

Even with new technology available to funders, solid estimates for the amount of time it might take for a class action to reach completion remain elusive. One way to shorten…

Asertis, said to be the United Kingdom’s fastest growing litigation funding firm, is proud to announce that Philip Holden is joining the group.  Read 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…