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Litigation funder Burford Capital has secured a notable appellate victory in a long running antitrust dispute tied to allegations of price fixing in the US meat industry. The decision strengthens…

A pivotal prosecution witness in the federal criminal case against prominent Supreme Court advocate Tom Goldstein saw his credibility sharply undermined under cross-examination, raising new questions about the strength of…

In the wake of the UK Supreme Court’s landmark R (on the application of PACCAR Inc) v Competition Appeal Tribunal decision, which held that many common litigation funding agreements (LFAs)…

A new interview offers a candid look at how litigation funding startups are being shaped by founders with deep experience inside the legal system. Speaking from the perspective of a…

The High Court of Australia has delivered a significant decision clarifying the limits of recoverable damages in funded litigation, confirming that claimants cannot recover litigation funding commissions or fees as…

Janus Henderson Group affiliates have suffered an early procedural setback in a closely watched litigation finance dispute that underscores the internal tensions that can arise within funder-backed investment structures and…

Red Lion Chambers has taken a notable step in strengthening its engagement with litigation funders and commercial clients by appointing a former senior figure from the funding industry into a…

A new lawsuit has placed litigation funder Longford Capital Corp and prominent US trial firm Susman Godfrey LLP at the center of a high-stakes dispute over the ownership and allocation…

LitFin, the Prague-headquartered litigation financier, has reached a major procedural milestone in one of Europe’s largest coordinated private antitrust actions, backing claims on behalf of more than 1,700 agricultural businesses…

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) brought the access-to-justice conversation squarely into the technology arena with its 26th annual Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC), held this week in San Antonio. Drawing…

The litigation finance industry is mobilizing its defenses after nearly facing extinction through federal legislation last year. In response to Senator Thom Tillis’s surprise attempt to impose a 41% tax…

Legal Bay LLC, a leading national pre-settlement funding company, has announced compliance with new regulatory guidelines in California and Georgia effective January 1. The company is now registered and accepting…

The insurance industry has introduced a new policy condition entitled “Litigation Funding Mutual Disclosure” (ISO Form CG 99 11 01 26) that may be included in liability policies starting this…

The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has delivered a closely watched judgment certifying an opt-out collective proceedings order (CPO) against Valve Corporation, clearing the way for a landmark competition claim…

Litigation insurers and third-party funders across Europe are closely monitoring the first case heard by a newly constituted panel of the Unified Patent Court’s Court of Appeal, as the matter…

The UK government has signalled a renewed regulatory focus on the claims management and litigation funding sectors, as part of a broader effort to curb what it characterises as excessive…

Litigation Lending Services Limited has agreed to fund a large-scale shareholder class action against Woolworths Group Ltd, adding another high-profile Australian securities claim to the growing docket of funded investor…

A new federal bill seeking to restrict foreign investment in U.S. litigation is drawing sharp criticism from international litigation funders who warn the measure could significantly disrupt the industry. The…

As debate over third-party litigation funding (TPLF) continues to intensify globally, new pressure is being applied at the European level from business and industry groups calling for tighter oversight. A…

Litigation funder Siltstone Capital and its former general counsel, Manmeet “Mani” Walia, have reached a settlement resolving a trade secrets lawsuit that had been pending in Texas state court. The…

Litigation funder Burford Capital is expanding its footprint in Asia with its first senior hire in South Korea, marking a strategic move into a jurisdiction it sees as increasingly important…

Idea Financial has secured a $20 million corporate term loan from EverBank to support the continued expansion of its small business and legal lending platforms. The financing provides additional balance…

Third party litigation funding has evolved from a niche financing option into a mainstream tool for law firms seeking to manage risk and pursue complex or capital intensive cases. As…

A group of UK homebuyers is preparing to bring competition law claims against some of the country’s largest housebuilders, alleging anti competitive conduct that inflated new home prices. The prospective…

Final settlements have been approved in a long running UK class action concerning allegedly excessive car delivery charges, bringing closure to a case that has been closely watched by the…

A new partnership between SIM IP and Tangibly signals a targeted expansion of litigation finance into the trade secret enforcement space, combining capital with technology designed to assess early stage…

A federal judge has rejected an effort by Apple to force disclosure of litigation funding materials in a patent infringement dispute, reinforcing judicial reluctance to open third-party funding arrangements to…

The latest attempt to legislate transparency in U.S. litigation funding stalled in the House Judiciary Committee this week when the committee considered the Protecting Third Party Litigation Funding From Abuse…

The Malaysian Bar has publicly endorsed Malaysia’s newly implemented legislative framework governing third party funding in arbitration, while cautioning that all stakeholders must remain vigilant as the regime is put…

Global litigation funder Omni Bridgewayhas announced the appointment of Nathan Krapivensky as an Investment Advisor, reinforcing the firm’s ongoing focus on deepening its investment expertise and strengthening origination capabilities across…