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Balanced Bridge Ramps Up Funding Efforts to Help Plaintiffs & Attorneys Quickly Monetize Settled Cases

By John Freund |

Balanced Bridge Funding, LLC (“Balanced Bridge”), a specialty finance firm based outside Philadelphia, is ramping up their legal funding efforts to provide capital to plaintiffs and attorneys working on a contingency fee basis. Balanced Bridge’s post-settlement funding product is specifically designed to help bridge applicants from the time of settlement to final distribution of payment.

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Key Takeaways from the Latest Dealmakers Event

By John Freund |

Last week, Dealmakers hosted a virtual event titled ‘Law Firm-Funder Partnerships in a Time of Economic Uncertainty.’ The event was sponsored by Validity Finance, and featured a panel of speakers including Alanna Clair (AC), Partner at Dentons, Jordan Goldstein (JG), Partner and GC at Selendy & Gay, Joshua Libling (JL), Portfolio Counsel at Validity, and Reed Oslan (RO), Partner at Kirkland & Ellis. The panel was hosted by Bob Robertson (BR), Strategic Advisor at Dealmakers.

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Lex Mundi Publishes Interactive Global Attorney-Client Privilege Guide For General Counsel

By John Freund |

HOUSTONApril 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lex Mundi, in conjunction with members of the Lex Mundi Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Group, has published the first-of-its kind interactive guide – Lex Mundi Global Attorney-Client Privilege Guide. This one-of-a kind guide allows users to compare common and civil law attorney-client privilege information for more than 65 jurisdictions around the world — all in a side-by-side customized report.

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Declaratory Judgements Sought as Lawyers Prepare for COVID-19 Suits

By John Freund |

It’s clear that insurers and policyholders are keeping a close eye on the law as it pertains to pandemics. Clauses in contracts specifically related to viral or biological agents will take center stage in new lawsuits that are sure to spring up after COVID-19 precautions have taken a heavy toll on businesses.

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$350MM Claim Involving Russian Oligarchs Raises Questions

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Convicted of fraud in 2007, Alexander Tugushev is now suing a former business partner. The case is being funded by 17 Arm, a firm advised by a former prosecutor and former foreign secretary, and is raising questions due to the high-profile nature of those involved, and because of the use of Litigation Finance.

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Litigation Funding is Fueling a Contingency Fee Boom

By John Freund |

In a typical scenario, contingency cases involve Davids v. Goliaths. That is to say, usually smaller law firms are the ones who take cases on contingency. Established firms are less likely to take cases on a contingency basis, but that may be changing—thanks in part to litigation funding.

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BioCardia Announces Litigation Financing in the Case Captioned Boston Scientific Corp., et al., v. BioCardia Inc.

By John Freund |

SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioCardia, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCDA), a leader in the development of comprehensive solutions for cardiovascular regenerative therapies, today reported it has entered into an agreement for litigation financing which has been filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K.

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Financial Poise™ Announces “Commercial Litigation Funding-101” a New Webinar Series Premiering May 12th at 1:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™

By John Freund |

The first episode in this series is titled “An Introduction to a New Yet Old Funding Alternative” and is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter™. It will feature Jeremy Waitzman (Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP); Dave Kerstein (Validity Finance LLC); Christopher Freeman (Burford Capital); and Joel Cohen (Stout).

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Litigation Funding in Asia-Pacific Region

By John Freund |

The growing influence of litigation finance in the global legal environment has led to increased regulation and certain ethical concerns. That said, funders, clients, and legal professionals are all feeling optimistic about the impact of lit fin in the future.  In addition, new markets are opening up in Asia-Pacific and elsewhere. 

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Class Action Against Southern Response Could Surpass $400MM

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Staggering data has emerged in the class action suit against Southern Response, showing that the liability of the New Zealand federal government could surpass $400MM. This estimate is based on the nearly 3,000 plaintiffs subjected to unlawful behavior by Southern Response—who had assumed responsibility for claims sold by private insurer AMI, which was liquidated in 2012. 

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Insolvency Litigation in UK Market Tops GBP 1.5Bn

By John Freund |

A new report from Wolverhampton University Professor Peter Walton shows a 50% increase in the UK insolvency litigation market over the last four years. Given the financial stress caused by COVID-19, we can only assume that the increase in insolvency litigation will continue apace. 

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Litigation Funding May Be a Lifeline for Businesses and Law Firms Distressed by Coronavirus Shutdown

By John Freund |

The following piece was contributed by Joshua Libling, Portfolio Counsel at Validity Finance, LLC.

Litigation finance has always billed itself as a way of helping meritorious claims regardless of the economic strength of the litigant. The coronavirus pandemic is now exerting enormous and growing stress on law firms and clients. If ever there was a moment for litigation finance to live up to its own hype, this is it. We think it can.

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Robert Capper Joins Ankura as Senior Managing Director, Bolstering Firm’s Complex Investigations Expertise

By John Freund |

NEW YORKApril 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ankura, a global business advisory and expert services firm, today announced its appointment of Robert Capper as Senior Managing Director. Based in London, Mr. Capper bolsters Ankura’s complex investigations capabilities for clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia and globally. A former member of the British Intelligence Services, Mr. Capper specializes in high-profile sovereign disputes and asset tracing, as well as fraud and white-collar crime investigations.

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Stimulus for The Legal Industry

By John Freund |

The following piece was contributed by Louis Young, Managing Director of Augusta Ventures

The Legal Services industry, like many others, is today racing to come to terms with the implications of coronavirus. A range of impacts have been felt to date, including cases being put on hold, staffing concerns and critically, cash flow issues. With clients under pressure, bills aren’t being paid and pipeline looks increasingly uncertain. Alongside this, law firms have high fixed costs, particularly staff, so income is urgently needed.

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Stans Energy Signs Cooperation Agreement with Finance Providers

By John Freund |

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 6, 2020 / Stans Energy Corp. (HRE.V)(HREEF) (“Stans” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Cooperation agreement with its Finance Providers to secure financing for the Award recognition and enforcement proceedings. This Agreement is an extension of the existing Litigation funding agreement of March 2018, and its main terms provide for the following:

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A Prognosis for Civil Litigation in the U.S.

By John Freund |

The following piece was contributed by Eric Blinderman, Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) at Therium Capital Management. This piece was originally published on Mr. Blinderman’s LinkedIn page.  To learn more about Therium and their U.S. operations, visit them at their website

Approximately two weeks ago, the world as we know it changed.

Every assumption that governed our daily lives was uprooted. Grabbing a bite to eat with friends stopped. For most, commuting to work ceased. Touching an elevator button became tinged with the fear of contracting an unknown disease. Riding a subway and hearing the person next to you cough caused panic. Stock markets collapsed and businesses across the country simply shut their doors, laying off millions. Courts shut down.

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