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Bloomberg Law recently profiled the professional perspectives of Ken Epstein (Investment Manager and Legal Council at Omni Bridgeway) and Megan Easley (CAC Specialty) analyzing the attorney work product doctrine’s scope…

The iconic Sears department store (which filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2018), now known as Sears Holding Corporation, filed a motion to authorize a $35M litigation funding agreement in…

Lawyer Monthly recently analyzed the pros and cons associated with litigation funding vs. mediation funding in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. Noting the growing marketplace popularity of litigation finance, Frances…

New York based Finitive is expanding its private credit marketplace, launching a new intellectual property (IP) division. Mr. Joshua Meltzer will head Finitive IP Finance Group, focusing on bringing diverse…

Bloomberg Law published a paper by Rebecca Berrebi of Avenue 33, LLC that explores the nature of litigation investment akin to investment banking, in that litigation brokers act as intermediaries…

Non-bank financial institutions and third party lenders are finding themselves in the crosshairs of regulators who are auditing institutional malpractice. According to India’s Economic Times, the ministry of corporate affairs…

In the United Kingdom, company founders who find themselves grappling with argumentative co-founders have various avenues for dispute resolution. One such utility is unfair prejudice. Augusta Ventures explains that litigation…

With complex litigation scenarios expected to increase from a multi-jurisdictional perspective, litigation investors recognize a multi-faceted approach to funding budgets is required. Juggling litigation management fees, insurance policies and award…

Around the world today, litigation investors and their friendly regulators are grappling with various notions of third party funding regulation. The common concern related to litigation finance regulation is preserving…

Recently the Illinois legislature approved SB 1099, a bill aimed at establishing regulatory guidelines for the state’s litigation finance industry. Many state leaders in Illinois believe that without sound guidelines,…

Rescue Recovery Renewal (R3), the United Kingdom’s insolvency trade association, forecasts an increase in corporate financial bankruptcies over the near term. March 2022 data shows corporate insolvencies increased by 39%…

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) released a new video with insights into class action claims that target fiduciary fund managers. PNC says retirement savings plan fiduciaries risk class…

The United Kingdom’s Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) has teamed up with Bindmans LLP to challenge potential misuse of the Pegasus software platform. Pegasus operates as a spyware surveillance utility…

As “green values” are still being defined by corporations around the world, public attention is playing a major role in holding corporations accountable for mistreating ESG investment(s). In the United…

Managing over $665M in assets, Legalist Inc. is focused on becoming one of the leading litigation finance firms in America. Legalist has raised nearly $400M over the past six month,…

Utah legislators have enacted a new law for commercial lenders, who are now required to file loan details with the state. Commercial litigation funders are included in the Utah legislation,…

United States hedge fund Naples Global LLC has teamed up with India’s litigation investor, LegalPay, to launch a $5M fund that will support executives pursuing disputes with their board of…

Validity Finance released new insights into how the firm evaluates patent claim investment. The firm receives hundreds of cases for review each year, and only selects around 10% for funding. …

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) call for litigation expenses to be accounted for during month/quarter of incurrence. Similarly, GAAP holds future recoveries vacant on the balance sheet until award(s) are…

A standing order has been issued by Delaware’s Chief Judge, the Honorable Colm F. Connolly, calling for all cases under his supervision that engage third party investment to submit specific…

The Journal of Alternative Investments has released its Spring 2022 issue (Volume 24, Issue 4), profiling legal scholars Thomas Healey, Michael B. McDonald and Thea S. Haley’s take on third…

The notion of worldwide asset freezing is coming into play as a court approves Harbour Underwriting’s cross-undertaking insurance policy, one of only a handful in the history of global litigation….

A new op-ed published by the New York Daily News profiles Stanford Rubenstein’s personal injury, medical malpractice and civil rights law experience in New York City. Rubenstein is calling for…

The 2022 ICC FraudNet Global Annual Report comprises 252 pages of insights into the nature of asset recovery associated with fraud and other financial crimes. The eight part expose’ includes…

Public policy from the Republic of Cyprus has evolved to support the use of litigation finance and third party investment. A judge in Cyprus has recognized litigation agreements from all…

Latin America is home to 33 countries, representing a unique collection of legal jurisdictions. With litigation finance maturing, Omni Bridgeway recently participated in a summit, titled ‘International Dispute Funding,’ to…

Smart legal contracts could be the future of law, as digital assets begin to include cross-border transaction(s) and blockchain-based legal utilities. The English Commission has promoted legal scholars to architect…

The American Bar Association (ABA) serves as the United States’ legal representative aiming to further national ideals related to liberty and justice. ABA provides members with various tools to maximize…

The state of Delaware is home to some of the world’s largest corporate entities. New designs to litigation funding agreements are beginning to include provisions for the losing parties’ financial…

FTI Consulting has recognized 31 of the world’s foremost pioneers, leading forensic accounting, disputes and litigation finance regulatory compliance. These professionals have scored major career wins in corporate finance litigation,…