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Why Consumer Legal Funding is Needed Today More Than Ever

By John Freund |

The following piece was contributed by Eric Schuller, President of the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding (ARC). 

The opponents of consumer legal funding often say that consumers do not need this product. That they have several other options which they can tap into, and as such, are trying to put up barriers through the legislative process in limiting consumers’ ability to have access to this vital piece of financial stability.

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Pre-Settlement Legal Funding Fills a Major Financing Gap to Benefit Personal Injury Victims

By John Freund |

The following piece is a contribution by Charles W. Price, CEO of Capital Now Funding, LLC. 

The pre-settlement legal funding industry is often viewed in a negative manner by those outside of the industry, because settlement advances charge higher interest rates than traditional lending methods. The truth is, that without pre-settlement legal funding, those personally injured in accidents that were no fault of their own often do not have the financial means to properly care for themselves following a personal injury accident.  Therefore, pre-settlement legal funding plays a vital role by providing much-needed financial assistance for personal injury victims when they have no other options available to them.

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The 6th Anniversary of the Peter Thiel / Hulk Hogan / Gawker Case: What Have We Learned?

By John Freund |

This week marks the sixth anniversary of Terry Bollea (AKA professional wrestler Hulk Hogan) suing Gawker media for publishing a sex tape of him with a married woman. The suit made national news not just for its salacious nature—but because of the questions it raised regarding privacy versus journalistic freedom. Once news emerged that billionaire and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel was funding Hogan’s claim, the case became even more sensational.

In this piece, we’ll take a look at exactly what happened in the case, and how it impacted (or hasn’t impacted) Litigation Finance.

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Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding (ARC) Teams Up with Money Management International (MMI) to Offer Customers Access to Financial Resource Site

By John Freund |

The leading trade association for the consumer legal funding industry, Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding (ARC), a nonprofit organization, announces the relaunch ARCFinanciallyFit.com (Financially Fit), a website providing consumers with tools to achieve financial wellness, bolster emergency savings, and better prepare for a rainy day.

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Golden Pear Funding Closes $55.0 Million Corporate Note Financing

By John Freund |

Golden Pear Funding (Golden Pear), a national leader in pre-settlement legal funding, announced the closing of a $55.0 million investment-grade rated, Senior Secured Corporate Note financing. The transaction was assigned a BBB rating by a nationally recognized statistical ratings organization. Proceeds will be used by the company to restructure existing debt and support additional growth of the business.

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TRIBECA LAWSUIT LOANS NOW OFFERS LITIGATION FUNDING TO WRONGFULLY FIRED WORKERS

By John Freund |

Victims of wrongful termination often suffer a one-two punch. Explains Rory Donadio, founder of Tribeca Lawsuit Loans, “Not only do they face a confusing maze of government claim procedures and lengthy court cases, but their financial security is also compromised.” Anecdotal evidence suggests that many unlawfully fired employees fail to pursue claims because they have to invest their energy into simply providing for themselves and their families.

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Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Taking Applications on Astroworld and Other High Profile Personal Injury Claims

By John Freund |

Legal-Bay, the premier Pre Settlement Funding Company, announced today that over 150 lawsuits have been filed in the Astroworld tragedy that took place at Houston’s NRG Stadium last month. The event was sponsored by Live Nation and intended to be a showcase for rapper Travis Scott. Unfortunately, however, the day took a darker turn when attendees rushed the stage causing numerous injuries, and in the case of ten people, death.

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NFL Concussion Lawyer Fights Order to Repay Litigation Funder

By John Freund |

Craig Mitnick is a New Jersey lawyer who represented hundreds of current and former players in a settlement with the NFL. After taking part in a $1 billion settlement, Mitnick is now fighting an order to repay loans from a litigation funder amounting to more than $2 million. He has asked a federal judge to vacate the award to the finance company Balanced Bridge (formerly Thrivest), which also made settlement advances to former NFL players.

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What’s in the New York Consumer Litigation Funding Act?

By John Freund |

Litigation Finance has grown exponentially in recent years, with legislation trying to catch up. Opponents of the practice warn of frivolous litigation and usurious lending rates—owing to involvement from venture capitalists and other high-end investors. A recent New York Post editorial demanded increased oversight and new legislation governing the practice.

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The Impact of Small Verdicts and Settlements on the Trucking Industry

By John Freund |

After last year’s report on nuclear verdicts in trucking cases, the American Transportation Research Institute has released a new study—this time examining the impact of small verdicts and settlements on the trucking industry. In it, it’s suggested that smaller verdicts may be causing a spike in insurance prices.

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