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The voluntary patent licensing ecosystem is “functionally broken,” according to a panel at IPWatchdog LIVE 2026, with litigation finance capital now identified as one of five macro forces reshaping the…

California lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit outside investors from influencing litigation strategy in cases they finance, directly targeting what critics call “opaque investor financing arrangements” in the state’s…

Legal Bay LLC, a national provider of pre-settlement funding and lawsuit loans, is highlighting Uber’s introduction of a “Woman Driver Only” option as rideshare sexual assault litigation continues to expand…

Unclaimed proceeds from class action settlements in the United Kingdom have attracted approximately £68 million in funding bids aimed at supporting free legal advice services, according to a new report….

Australian legal technology company JurisTechne is launching a litigation fund underpinned by its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, marking a new approach to data-driven case selection and portfolio management in the…

The U.S. commercial litigation finance market posted a notable recovery in 2025, with new capital commitments climbing approximately 23% year-over-year to $2.8 billion across 346 new deals, according to the…

The reinsurance industry is adding its voice to growing calls for a unified regulatory framework for third-party litigation funding across Europe. As reported by Gen Re, the European litigation funding…

A growing legal debate is taking shape over whether consumer legal funding agreements should be subject to discovery during litigation, with significant implications for plaintiffs and the funding industry alike….

The London Court of Appeal has granted Mastercard and Visa permission to challenge a landmark ruling that found their multilateral interchange fees in breach of European competition law, extending one…

California lawmakers are pursuing new regulations aimed at the litigation funding industry, adding the state to a growing list of jurisdictions seeking to impose oversight on third-party funding practices. As…

Litigation Capital Management saw its shares decline after an Australian court delivered an unfavorable judgment against one of its funded clients in a commercial dispute. As reported by Sharecast, LCM…

Third-party arbitration financing has evolved from a niche practice into a mainstream strategic tool for mining companies facing international disputes, according to a senior Burford Capital director. As reported by…

Omni Bridgeway CEO Raymond Van Hulst sat down with MST Access for an in-depth interview on the firm’s strategic positioning and outlook in the global litigation funding market. As reported…

Meta and Google are shifting their defense strategy in a landmark social media addiction trial, turning attention to the 20-year-old plaintiff’s personal circumstances rather than platform design. The case is…

Arizona’s Judicial Council has approved new restrictions on the state’s alternative business structure program, requiring ABS law firms to provide direct legal services and maintain meaningful operations within the state….

The third-party funding sector experienced significant upheaval in 2025 even as the market continued to expand, according to a new analysis from Akin Gump. What began as an almost unknown…

Counsel Financial, a provider of financial solutions for contingent-fee law firms and institutional investors in litigation finance, has appointed two new directors as part of a strategic expansion. As reported…

Legal Bay LLC, a leading provider of pre-settlement funding and lawsuit loans, announced that it continues to expand financial relief options for plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle accidents across the…

The Chapter 7 trustee overseeing the bankruptcy estates of Start Man Furniture, LLC, formerly known as Art Van Furniture, has filed a motion seeking court approval to sell the company’s…

New York’s Consumer Litigation Funding Act, set to take effect June 17, represents a significant regulatory intervention in an industry that has operated largely without oversight — but advocates say…

The Delaware Court of Chancery has ordered the dissolution of a litigation funding operation after its two principals reached an irreconcilable impasse, offering a rare look at what happens when…

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) and Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) submitted a joint comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules of the Judicial Conference of…

Pennsylvania could become the latest state to require transparency around third-party litigation funding arrangements, with a proposed rule that would mandate disclosure of funding documents during discovery. As reported by…

Burford Capital is bolstering its U.S. investment team with four new hires drawn from both elite law firms and the litigation finance industry, signaling continued expansion despite recent earnings headwinds….

Australia’s High Court has ruled in favor of a Sydney-based fashion designer in a trademark dispute against pop star Katy Perry, in a case funded by Litigation Capital Management. As…

One of the most closely watched trials in recent memory now has a confirmed litigation funder behind it, adding a new dimension to a case some observers are calling a…

A new white paper argues that artificial intelligence and mission-aligned investment capital could help close a justice gap that currently affects roughly 5.1 billion people worldwide. As reported by Edenreach,…

An unusual political coalition has emerged in opposition to proposed legislation that would regulate or tax litigation funders, revealing deep divisions even among close allies of the Trump administration. As…

Burford Capital’s top executives have put more than $4.3 million of their own compensation into company stock, signaling confidence in the litigation funder’s long-term value at a time when its…

Third-party litigation funding has become a durable and sophisticated feature of U.S. patent disputes, fundamentally reshaping how cases are filed, litigated, and settled. As reported by Financier Worldwide, R. David…