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Attempts to regulate litigation funding and provide additional oversight into the practice have been gaining momentum, not only on a national level in several countries, but also by individual state…

Criticisms of third-party litigation funding of patent disputes have focused on the perceived lack of transparency and oversight, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce going so far as to suggest…

Coverage of the litigation funding industry often focuses on the successes and returns on investment, but those victories do not eliminate the high levels of risk involved in third-party funding….

When litigation funding is involved in patent or trademark litigation, we most commonly see it associated with cases in the technology sector and in disputes between startup companies and established…

As LFJ covered earlier this month, a new report by RPX found that patent litigation driven by Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) saw a dramatic decline in volume in the first quarter…

As the litigation finance industry continues to grow and industry leaders find themselves in an increasingly competitive market, opportunities in emerging markets will represent a top priority for funders to…

Coinbase’s business has been seminal to the legacy of cryptocurrency innovation. As the global digital asset marketplace continues to mature, Coinbase is tiptoeing between a group of class action lawsuits….

As intellectual property and patent litigation remain among the most active areas of interest for litigation funders, industry leaders will be watching carefully to see how the regulatory and oversight…

The growth and maturation of the litigation finance industry has seen funders increasingly focused on building strategic partnerships with law firms and clients, rather than simply looking to grow the…

Last month saw the dramatic collapse of a trio of mid-size U.S. banks including Silicon Valley Bank, and in the aftermath, Credit Suisse found itself in dire need of rescue…

It has become increasingly clear that as the commercial litigation funding market continues to grow more competitive, funders are looking to broaden their client base with a focus on offering…

Many insurers claim that litigation funding is a major contributor to so-called ‘nuclear settlements’, which are large settlements and damages awards that are based on intangible factors. However, a new…

As LFJ recently covered, there is growing enthusiasm among litigation funders to invest capital in portfolio and law firm financing, in addition to the single case funding that is a…

Whilst public conflicts between funders and clients are a rare sight, when a major dispute erupts between the two parties it is sure to be a drawn-out affair. The dispute…

As litigation finance continues to expand worldwide, political factions look to regulate the sector. New guidance from the European Parliament aims to foster “responsible private funding of litigation.”  Read More…

Complex competition litigation remains a venue for high-profile cases targeting major corporations, with some claims receiving the attention of funders eager to capitalise on potentially lucrative judgements. However, even those…

As LFJ reported in January, Johnson & Johnson had previously sought and failed to limit class actions brought against it by placing its subsidiary, LTL Management, into Chapter 11 bankruptcy….

Litigation funders are most commonly known for single case funding, providing access to justice through individual acts of financing litigation and seeking returns on those individual investments. However, funders are…

Whilst the litigation industry has continued to grow in both the scale and volume of activity in recent years, it remains a sector that the wider public is largely unaware…

Class actions that are backed by third-party litigation funding can be an incredibly powerful tool to support marginalized communities seeking legal redress, but these situations can attract criticism if it…

Whilst patent litigation remains a priority target for many funders, there is no doubt that it is an area of heightened risk that often requires both extensive levels of due…

At its most basic level, litigation funding is an alternative asset class that provides an investment vehicle that can achieve a lucrative return on invested capital. However, the practice plays…

Alongside the growth of the litigation funding market is the equally important role that litigation insurance plays in the industry, allowing all litigation participants to reduce their risk profile whilst…

Whilst single case financing from third parties represents a useful tool for law firms, one funder argues that these businesses should also explore portfolio financing as part of a strategy…

The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recent report into the litigation finance industry was viewed by some as a promising start to wider acknowledgement and acceptance of the practice, whilst others…

One of the biggest topics in the world of patent litigation is the role of Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) in driving a wave of patent infringement cases, often backed by funders…

The viability of third-party litigation funding relies on the ability of funders to ensure that if their funded case reaches a successful conclusion, they will be able to secure an…

Whilst the topic of disclosure in litigation funding has primarily been dominated by discussions around the financing of patent infringement lawsuits, the issue remains a key one across the whole…

As we saw earlier this week, efforts by individual U.S. courts and judges to mandate increased disclosure requirements for third-party litigation funding continues to generate fierce debate. Echoing prior critiques…

At a recent litigation funding conference, much time was devoted to the potential implications of the EU’s Representative Actions Directive (RAD) being implemented by member states later this year. One…