Stay on top of regulatory updates taking place throughout various jurisdictions across the globe.

The use of litigation funding has been seen by many as a method for equalizing the balance between plaintiffs and defendants, providing the needed capital to enable parties to seek…

With 2023 set to be an important year for regulatory developments in the litigation funding industry, an early sign of progress has emerged in Europe. Whilst the European Union may…

The maturation of the litigation funding industry has not only provided a tool to widen access to justice, but has also begun to offer law firms the capital and resources…

The beginning of the new year appears to have continued where 2022 left off, as third-party funding disclosure in patent lawsuits remains a contentious issue in a number of cases….

Regulation will be a key industry focus in 2023, with the stage having been set by the Voss Report passed by the European Parliament in September. However, the report’s proposals…

Disclosure of litigation funding remains one of the most discussed industry topics as we head into the end of the year, with disclosure requirements and disputes occurring in jurisdictions around…

Regulatory developments are at the front of mind for funders around the world, with significant proposals being discussed to place restrictions on third-party funding in the European Union, whilst other…

This Sunday’s “60 Minutes” featured a segment on the growth of litigation funding. Host Leslie Stahl highlighted the industry’s important role within the Legal Services sector, but also pointed out…

The traditional partnership model for law firms has been one of the bedrocks of the industry for so long, that suggestions of alternative ownership structures have been regularly dismissed without…

Litigation funders in the UK have been increasingly vocal about the potential for a surge in mass class actions, paralleling the rise in large-scale class actions in other prominent jurisdictions….

With the issue of disclosure at the forefront of industry commentary, those who seek to limit the influence of third-party funding are ramping up pressure to have legislation enacted which…

The primary benefit of litigation funding for plaintiffs is the ability to seek justice where they lack the capital to cover the costs involved in the process. However, the current…

As reported by LFJ in September, the Irish government announced plans to introduce legislation permitting litigation funding for international arbitrations and disputes. However, the exact roadmap for what kind of…

While litigation funding is seen by many as a vehicle for widening access to justice and changing the balance of power in favour of consumers and plaintiffs who lack the…

International arbitration and dispute resolution remains one of the most complex and wide-ranging areas which litigation funders are involved in. The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) sits…

There has been plenty of commentary in recent months arguing that litigation financing has revolutionized the patent dispute market, providing an invaluable asset to inventors and patent holders who have…

One of the hot topics of discussion for litigation finance leaders, regulators and commentators, is the extent to which disclosure of third-party funding needs to be mandated and enforced.  With…

As regulation continues to be the subject of debate in the litigation funding industry, the differences in approach across jurisdictions has shed light on wider issues of legislation covering litigation….

As Litigation Finance Journal has reported in recent weeks, the response to the EU Parliament’s approval of the Voss Report has been largely negative from industry leaders across the continent….

IMN’s International Litigation Forum began today with a panel moderated by Jason Woodland, Partner at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP. Panelists included David Greene, Co-President of CORLA, Erik Bomans, CEO…

ATE insurance has been a well-established product for the last two decades in the UK, and its use in other jurisdictions is beginning to pick up speed. Following the announcement…

The evolving state of litigation finance regulation continues to be a key issue for funders around the world, and while the demand for third-party funding is on the rise, certain…

While the vast majority of litigation funding continues to be devoted to financing actions by plaintiffs, there has been a noticeable increase in firms discussing and actively pursuing defense-side funding….

As LFJ reported earlier this month, the Australian federal government is looking at rolling back some of the more stringent regulations on litigation funders in the country. This liberalising tone…

As LFJ reported last week, the EU parliament’s decision to adopt a report which proposes increased regulation across the litigation funding industry may be a defining moment for the European…

Recent court cases in the US have repeatedly raised the issue of disclosure for litigation funding, with growing calls across the judicial system to increase transparency in legal proceedings where…

As the demand for commercial legal funding continues to grow, more and more jurisdictions are looking to embrace it as an option for those seeking access to justice. In an…

As LFJ has reported in recent weeks, there have been ongoing discussions as to the future of litigation funding regulation in Europe, as well as other jurisdictions. With concerns being…