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LCM Interim Results: Half Year Ending Dec 31, 2020

By John Freund |

LCM CEO Patrick Moloney details that LCM has made strong progress in the first half of its fiscal year. Quality applications are up, and demand for legal finance is increasing as predicted. Most of the direct investment portfolio is balance sheet funded, and portfolio investments are reaching maturity. While timing remains somewhat unpredictable, that should smooth out as portfolio investments increase over time.

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Proposed New Jersey Rule May Require Disclosure of Third-Party Legal Funding

By John Freund |

The District of New Jersey has proposed an amendment that, if enacted, would require disclosure when a plaintiff or defendant is utilizing third-party legal funding. The proposed Rule 7.1.1 would require filed statements detailing all information about non-parties providing funding for attorney fees and expenses, in exchange for a percentage of any award.

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UK Sub-Postmasters Clear Names in Legal Battle

By John Freund |

Earlier convictions for theft, fraud, and false accounting have finally been quashed after a legal skirmish lasting more than a decade. Thanks to support from third-party funder, Therium, thirty-nine sub-postmasters cleared their names after being prosecuted by the state-owned Post Office. The employees had been charged over shortfalls in various branch accounts. It was eventually discovered that Horizon, the IT system used by the Post Office, was to blame for the perceived financial shortfalls.

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Is Climate Litigation a New Frontier for Litigation Funding?

By John Freund |

As the science becomes more definitive, climate-related lawsuits are growing in number and size. Since 2018, legal actions relating to climate change have almost doubled—at over 1,700 cases globally. Thus far, nearly ¾ of the total lawsuits have been aimed at governments. This is sure to continue as closer attention is paid to the stated goals of the Paris Climate Accord.

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How Legal Funders Help Victims of Investor Fraud

By John Freund |

In the United Kingdom, investor fraud is a growing problem. According to the UK’s own national reporting, Action Fraud received more than 17,000 reports of investment fraud—to the tune of over GBP 650 million. So what’s the good news? The Litigation Finance industry can be instrumental in helping defrauded people receive remuneration through collective actions.

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Examining Litigation Funding Models

By John Freund |

Managing Director of Bench Walk Advisors, Adrian Chopin, makes it his business to dissect and quantify different aspects of the litigation funding market. Recently, Chopin examined the impact of operating costs by comparing two hypothetical cost structures used by funders.

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Delta Capital Partners Management Announces New Hire and Promotions

By John Freund |

Delta Capital Partners Management LLC, a global private equity firm specializing in litigation and legal finance, is pleased to announce a new senior executive hire and promotions within the firm. Todd Schneider has joined Delta as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer; and Gabriel Olearnik and Daniel Bond have been promoted to Director of Investor Relations and Director of Underwriting, respectively.

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No More Patent Reviews Means Spike in Lawsuits Against Banks

By John Freund |

Until last September, the US Patent and Trademark Office ran a review program when financial services companies are accused of infringing patents. The program was developed to adjudicate IP violation cases in less time and with more cost-effective conditions. That program has since expired—exposing banks and other financial service providers to a greater danger of lawsuits.

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Funders Seize on Bankruptcies for Big Returns

By John Freund |

Business bankruptcy filings were up 29% in 2020 from the previous year. These numbers dipped slightly in 2021 thanks to government stimulus measures like PPP. However, as financial help from the government winds down—financial experts anticipate bankruptcy filings to spike again.

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What is Driving Social Inflation?

By John Freund |

What exactly is social inflation? In the insurance context, it refers to progressively larger losses to insurers in the form of massive awards from juries. VerdictSearch data shows a 300%+ increase in verdicts in excess of $20 million compared to ten years ago. In the US alone, 79 class action settlements totaled an astonishing $2.3 billion last year. Social inflation is definitely occurring. But what’s causing it?

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Business Interruption Insurance Claims—One Solution

By John Freund |

Since the SCOTUS decision in FCA v Arch Insurance et al, Manolete has been developing new ways to approach making claims for businesses in the midst of insolvency. In many instances, it’s possible to get assistance in the form of immediate cash payments that leave room for a sizable share of recovered assets, and protection from costs.

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Global litigation funder Omni Bridgeway offers funding to Folli Follie Bondholders

By John Freund |

To current and past holders of the CHF 150 million 3.25% 2017-2021 bonds Issued by FF Group Finance Luxembourg II SA Guaranteed by Folli Follie ISIN CH0385518052. This offer for litigation funding does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the terms of a Claims Purchase Agreement, a Claims Assignment Agreement and a Litigation Funding Agreement.

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Securities Litigation—Trends and Strategies

By John Freund |

Challenging economic times for a business can shed light on prior corporate misconduct. In 2020, there were multiple examples of corporate fraud exposed. As litigation related to insolvencies and fraud grows, institutional investors should be seeking out new strategies to ensure maximum possible recoveries.

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East to West—Patent Cases Find a New Favorite Jurisdiction

By John Freund |

Why are patent cases suddenly more plentiful in the Western District of Texas, when for years, the Eastern District of Texas was the reigning king? It could be the recent $2.18 billion verdict in a case against Intel Corp. The jury’s willingness to hand down such a high award is likely to attract interest in trying patent cases in the jurisdiction.

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