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Got Litigation Claims? Don’t Forget to Monetize!

By John Freund |

It cannot be denied that this is a time of stress, uncertainty, and delays. The legal field feels this more acutely than other industries, and it’s already showing in how cases are conducted. We all have a choice: react to what happens, or try to get ahead of it through diligent planning. One key factor in said planning comes in the form of monetization.

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Forbes Ventures Plc – Board Changes and Operational Update

By John Freund |

Forbes Ventures announces that Kirk Kashefi and Igor Zjalic have resigned as Non-executive Directors of the Company with immediate effect.  Additionally, Igor Zjalic has resigned as a director of Forbes’ subsidiary, Forbes Ventures Investment Management Limited.  The resignations of Kirk and Igor are by mutual consent and follow Forbes’ announcement of 2 March 2020, which confirmed that the Company’s future strategy would focus on the securitisation of litigation funding assets, via the establishment of a Securitisation Cell Company (SCC) in Malta.

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Delta Capital Partners Announces Liquidity Solutions for Law Firms, Businesses and Individual Claimants

By John Freund |

Chicago, IL, March 30, 2020 — Delta Capital Partners Management LLC (Delta), a private equity and advisory firm specializing in litigation and legal finance, today announced its ability to provide bespoke liquidity solutions to law firms, businesses, private investment funds, and individual claimants affected by recent macroeconomic developments, including those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Even Well-Heeled Clients Are Turning to Litigation Finance

By John Freund |

We already know that litigation finance can provide opportunities to pursue bigger and more time consuming cases. We also know that funders help companies and clients who couldn’t otherwise afford strong legal representation. But what about those who aren’t strapped for capital? Why are they turning to litigation finance, when they don’t appear to need to?

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Even Strong Cases Benefit from Litigation Funding

By John Freund |

When you have a strong case you feel great about, you’re probably not thinking about litigation funding. But perhaps you should be. Aside from the inherent risks associated with all litigation, there are a host of reasons why funding should be considered—even when you’re feeling confident. 

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Are Court Delays Better or Worse for Litigation Funders?

By John Freund |

There’s a debate currently underway in the legal world: Will work stoppages brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic be better for litigation funders, or worse? Will it enhance earnings by increasing demand, or lead to lower settlements and fewer payouts? Can an influx of new cases bolster the legal field, or will it merely increase competition to land lit fin deals?

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Litigation Finance Can Perk Up a Down Economy

By John Freund |

When the economy takes a downturn, a spike in litigation can follow. Desperate financial times can turn even the most non-confrontational towards dispute—as assets dwindle and every penny counts.  But in an economy beset by losses, slow growth, layoffs, and shutdowns, how are people supposed to fund cases?

Enter: Litigation Finance. 

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COVID-19 is Lengthening Time-to-Settlement, Which Impacts Litigation Funding

By John Freund |

Court closures and the absence of many basic services have brought about a major slowdown in the way cases are settled or litigated. As we don’t know how long COVID-19 isolation and quarantine will last, it’s growing more and more difficult to assess the true cost of the increased time-to-settlement.  

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Key Takeaways from Boeing Bankruptcy Discussion with Aerospace Experts

By John Freund |

Boeing is one of the cornerstones of the global aerospace industry, yet the company is experiencing tumultuous times. The grounding of its 737 Max airplane in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak caused the company to book over $20Bn in charges, and some are worried about liquidity issues, and even bankruptcy. 

On Thursday, LFJ hosted a panel discussion with a pair of experts on the Aerospace industry regarding the fate of Boeing, and the future of the industry. 

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Insiders Are Buying Shares at Burford Capital. What Does That Indicate?

By John Freund |

It’s no secret that insiders will buy up shares of companies they anticipate will outperform. It’s also no secret that the economic havoc being wreaked on the global economy by COVID-19 is bound to have legal (and litigation funding) repercussions. Could Burford’s insider share purchases foretell positive times ahead for the world’s largest litigation funder? 

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COVID-19 Fuels Legal Boom Times

By John Freund |

The Coronavirus is having an impact on lawyers around the world. Right now, employers need advice on the best ways to react to employees who have contracted the virus, or those desperately trying to avoid it. From remote assignments to office closures, lawyers are needed to help companies navigate the uncharted waters of a modern pandemic. 

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The world’s largest dispute resolution finance team continues expansion with senior appointments

By John Freund |

SYDNEY, 16 March 2020: Omni Bridgeway Limited, (formerly known as IMF Bentham ASX:IMF), has welcomed talented new colleagues to the team as the company continues its international expansion. The appointments include global leadership positions following the merger of IMF and Omni Bridgeway in November 2019 and important roles in Australia in response to increased appetite for dispute finance solutions. Omni Bridgeway can also announce it is expanding its footprint into New Zealand, where the firm is already active in several actions.

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Disagreements Continue Over Ethics of Litigation Funding

By John Freund |

Legal minds Paul Haskel and Jim Walker have kept a close eye on how litigation funding is impacting legal ethics. Like many lawyers and judges, they have grave concerns and feel that some tweaks in the Code of Ethics should be considered. But how to get everyone on the same page about what needs to change? 

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Five Qualities that Litigation Funders Look for in a Lawyer

By John Freund |

As litigation funding increases in popularity, funders find that they can take their pick of lawyers and cases to back. While on the other hand, securing the funding needed to successfully litigate a case can be a challenge. Aside from the usual considerations—potential recovery amount and time, overall merits of the case, etc.—funders look closely at the lawyer(s) involved.  

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UK Sub-Postmasters Claim Onerous Terms in Litigation Funding Agreement

By John Freund |

A UK case involving the post office, buggy accounting software, and widespread accusations of theft was big news across the pond. After numerous sub-postmasters were accused of theft, many endured firing, public shaming, loss of property, and even jail time. The real culprit was bad accounting software made by a company called Horizon.  Now, the plaintiffs are alleging that the bulk of their payout will go to the firm that financed the legal case—and not to the people who were actually hurt. 

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Press release: Litigation Capital Management attracts blue chip investors to new US$150m Third-Party Fund

By John Freund |

Litigation Capital Management Limited (AIM:LIT), a leading international provider of litigation financing solutions, is pleased to announce the first close of a new third party fund of up to US$150 million, LCM Global Alternative Returns Fund (the Fund). In accordance with the Company’s strategy and as previously communicated to the market, the close of this Fund marks LCM’s return to managing third-party funds, following the building of a permanent source of balance sheet capital through the equity markets.

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Equitable Bank partners with BridgePoint Financial Services on secured credit facility

By John Freund |

TORONTO , March 5, 2020 /CNW/ – Equitable Bank, Canada’s  Challenger Bank™, is pleased to announce it acted as the sole lead arranger of a $60 million senior secured credit facility to support the recapitalization and growth of BridgePoint Financial Services Inc. (BridgePoint), Canada’s leading provider of specialized loans for the legal services market with a focus on loans to individuals involved in personal injury claims and loans/credit facilities to law firms.

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NYC Bar Association Group Files Long-Awaited Response to Controversial Fee-Sharing Decision

By John Freund |

In 2018, the NYC Bar surprised a lot of folks by issuing a formal opinion declaring litigation funding in conflict with the Bar’s rules on fee-sharing with non-lawyers, as outlined in Rule 5.4 of the professional conduct code. The reaction within the funding community was swift, however no formal response has been delivered… until now. 

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