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Maximizing Liquidity Through Litigation Portfolios

By John Freund |

The COVID pandemic has led to the need for creativity, quick thinking, and adaptability for many legal firms. Roughly half of all firms and in-house counsel alike are expecting drops in revenues (and consequently, budgets) within the next year. But this doesn’t have to be dire news.

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COVID Litigation in Europe

By John Freund |

Even before the pandemic gained a foothold, European courts felt the impact of COVID. Litigation over insurance, safety precautions, employment, and business interruption was rampant. Such litigation is only expected to grow—even after COVID is under control.

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The Rush to Secure Funding by Year’s End

By John Freund |

As 2020 nears its end, firms are straining to reduce the impact of Coronavirus on earnings—which for some means cutting staff even as they ensure that their best players won’t be recruited by other firms. Given that, it makes sense that firms holding strong litigation portfolios would want to consider dispute financing.

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Litigation Finance Evolves Through COVID and Beyond

By John Freund |

It could be argued that Burford Capital is handling the pandemic better than most. The company transitioned to a remote working platform early on, and have adapted to what’s being called “the new normal” with aplomb. In the months that followed, courts, businesses, and even schools shifted to remote operations—meaning court cases could finally continue.

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Key Takeaways from LFJ’s Q3 Roundup on the State of the Commercial Litigation Funding Industry

By John Freund |

On Wednesday October 7th, Litigation Finance Journal hosted a quarterly roundup on the major issues impacting the commercial litigation funding industry. The 45-minute panel discussion was moderated by Ed Truant, founder of Slingshot Capital. Panelists included Jim Batson, Senior Investment Manager of Omni Bridgeway, Nick Pontt, Managing Director of Affiniti Finance, Mick Smith, founder of Almatura, and Paul Haskel, partner at Richards, Kibbe & Orbe, LLP. 

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Litigation Funding Opportunities are Here to Stay

By John Freund |

It’s no secret that when the economy is tough, litigation increases. As the CEO of LexShares, Jay Greenberg, explains–even those who don’t normally use litigation funding are reaching out. Businesses are more anxious than ever to collateralize existing lawsuits and take steps to ensure that any impending claims can be litigated effectively.

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Canadian Insurers Sound Alarm over Litigation Finance

By John Freund |

Litigation funding is growing in popularity all over the world. The practice of third parties funding cases in exchange for a share of the rewards is a lucrative business model. Better still, it increases access to justice for those who couldn’t otherwise afford it. So why are insurers in Canada speaking out against the practice?

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Burford Capital Profits Down—but Not Out

By John Freund |

A new report from Burford Capital reveals that profits were down 15% during the first half of this year, as it reported to the London Stock Exchange. Much of this is due to fallout from Coronavirus, which led to group-wide commitments ending down a startling 74% to roughly GBP 152 million.

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Stonewood Case Stay of Proceedings Lifted

By John Freund |

Questions about litigation funding led to a stay of proceedings during the liquidation of Stonewood Homes. That stay has been lifted by Associate Judge Owen Paulsen on September 25th. In August, a ruling stated that the liquidators, Rhys Cain and Rees Logan, could submit a request to lift the stay once concerns regarding the funding arrangement could be addressed.

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Asia-Based Companies Have Their Eye on US IP Litigation

By John Freund |

Litigation regarding intellectual property is undergoing a transformation. Judicial and legislative reform has led to changes that have made IP cases more complex and time-consuming, and therefore even more expensive to see to completion. Interestingly, companies based in Asia are looking toward US monetization strategies despite the inherent challenges of doing so.

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Got Tax Disputes? Litigation Funding to the Rescue

By John Freund |

Tax disputes are common, yet notoriously difficult to complete. They’re also expensive, complex, can take years to fully resolve and even longer to complete structured payments. When large businesses and corporations are involved, existing rules make the situation even more complicated. Litigation Finance is commonly sought in class actions and other large litigation. But now some suggest that there’s a place for litigation funding in the world of tax disputes.

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Burford CEO Q&A: The Future of Litigation Funding

By John Freund |

A trade group comprised of Litigation Finance entities was a long time coming. Over the last decade, the industry has evolved from a niche service used in very specific circumstances to a multi-billion-dollar industry spanning the globe. The formation of the International Legal Finance Association (ILFA) is a welcome addition to the litigation funding landscape. 

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Singapore Legislation Welcoming Litigation Funders Goes into Effect

By John Freund |

As the Litigation Finance industry has grown, some parts of the world have met the practice with suspicion. Some countries have suggested or enacted legislation designed to encumber and restrict the process of third-party funding in litigation. In the wake of COVID-19, however, the need for the practice has been affirmed.

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Keeping Corporations Honest with Class Actions

By John Freund |

Unless you are new to the world at large, you know that corporate misconduct happens. And sadly, it’s not always appropriately consequenced. In Australia alone, over a billion dollars has been paid or offered to customers as part of awards or settlements for misconduct.  

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Interpreting ABA’s Best Practices Guidelines

By John Freund |

As Litigation Finance has grown, so has industry suspicion over the practice. Some groups are obsessed with the idea that lit fin requires greater oversight and even reform. In August of this year, the ABA distributed its Best Practices for Third-Party Litigation guidelines. This document is the first time the ABA has formally addressed Litigation Finance since 2012.

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