How will technology & innovation shape the future of the legal funding industry and who is leading this transformation?

Industry norms suggest that in commercial disputes, litigation insurance for defendants is not part of the equation. Usually, it’s claimants who make use of this type of after-the-event insurance. But…

Four years and three months; that is the average time it takes to be rewarded with justice in Brazil, according to research data released by Brazil’s National Council of Justice…

The impact of legal analytics will soon become priceless, according to a new report. As big law embraces the next generation of technology, adoption acceleration can be tracked via balance…

Both competition law and consumer protection law focus on eliminating global marketplace manipulation. Deceptive acts and practices in many offshore businesses are byproducts of illegal bribes, or legal grease payments….

Third parties funding legal cases is certainly not new. In fact, the practice has existed since the middle ages. Once called ‘champerty and maintenance,’ third party funding of claims was…

NYCCoin and New York-based Stacks pose a billion dollar question: Are Hong Kong data rules the same as China data rules?  Read More…

The emergence of litigation finance in mainstream society over the last decade is built upon a rich history. With the invention of legal systems and processes, third party investment of…

After a notable career with Time Warner, Chris Bogart co-founded Burford Capital, now the global leader in litigation finance. It began with a simple idea: develop a third-party funding company…

Multiple use cases are emerging for the integration of blockchain technology into modern global law practices. Traditionally, many legal enterprises start out as small to medium businesses which have been…

Litigation finance has a new tech savvy way of doing business, with the emergence of Initial Litigation Offerings (ILO). So far, there has been only one group to gain notoriety…

A litigation finance stock market? That is what one new New York startup called Ryval is looking to launch. The idea is to let everyday citizens bet on litigation claims. …

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…

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…

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…

The legal landscape has been slower than other industries to embrace technology. Yet e-discovery tools and contract-review software are finally opening the doors to enhanced legal tech. The third-party legal…

The Global Family Office will host Swiss litigation funding cryptocurrency and blockchain trailblazer, Liti Capital, at the immersive Metaverse in Decentraland’s Crypto Convention Centre.   Read More…

An ‘Initial Litigation Offering’ billed as the first tokenized lawsuit debuted on Republic in October of this year. In the case against one California county, token holders may receive a…

LegalPay bills itself as India’s ‘first homegrown litigation finance company.’ The business was founded in 2020 by Kundan Shahi, and strives to expand the reach of legal funding as both an alternative asset class and a means to increase access to justice.

The concept of blockchain investing is still a mystery to many consumers. To many it sounds complicated, risky, and predicated on guesswork. Blockchain-style investment in third-party legal funding is a new concept, and one that brings with it questions about transparency and disclosure.

Blockchain-based token offerings are finding their way into the Litigation Finance sector. Apothio, an Indiana grower and distributor of hemp, has launched the initial litigation offering in the hopes of raising $5 million.

As any legal professional can tell you, predicting an outcome with certainty is rarely an option. Ethical guidelines prohibit lawyers from promising or guaranteeing a positive outcome, even when a…

Bringing a legal case in India is expensive, and can take years from start to finish. This often means the pursuit of justice is out of reach for citizens of average means. Kundan Shahi, who worked in insurance, knew there was a solution.

The litigation funding landscape is expanding to accommodate an ever-increasing number of players. Increased regulation, professional organizations, and a push for standardized funding agreements indicate a maturing industry that’s become an integral part of the legal world.

For the last five years, Lake Whillans and Above The Law have joined forces on a survey detailing the awareness and favorability of third-party legal funding. This year represents the…