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

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…

The vitality and continued growth of litigation funding is still incredibly dependent on the evolution of government policy. As a result, we have seen regulations implemented by governments in recent…

As the pace of adoption of litigation funding continues to grow across Europe, so too does the debate around the level and scope of regulation needed to ensure that this…

In the wake of the American Bar Association approving measures to loosen restrictions on sharing Law firm revenues with non-attorneys, Bloomberg law reports that legislators in California are resisting the…

National Magazine has published new research into the risky market of ESG fraud. The Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine periodical dives deep into the litigation finance opportunity associated with ‘green…

While litigation funding has been a great boost to those seeking access to justice, the system is not without its critics or those who have raised concerns. One area that…

There can often be tensions between law firms and litigation funders, especially in the early days of partnership. As a result, there are those in the legal industry who are…

Claimants are understandably cautious when engaging with third-parties during litigation due to the sensitive nature of the information they discuss, and a need to maintain a careful eye on any…

A recent case involving Cost Proceeding Orders (CPOs) being granted against train operators by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has raised questions about the level of oversight needed for third-party…

Keith Sharfman (Professor at St. John’s University School of Law) has a new feature arguing against mandatory litigation finance agreement disclosure in the 94 New York State Bar Journal 36….

While the litigation funding industry continues its rapid growth in many territories around the globe, we are starting to see similar patterns emerging in Africa. With the passage of Nigeria’s…

Litigation Finance Journal has collated 107 highlights to Joana Setzer and Catherine Higham’s international ESG research published by the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy. In summary, all indicators…

An advisory body in New Zealand has provided updated guidance and recommendations for new legislation to regulate class actions and the litigation funding industry. The Law Commission, an independent Crown…

Interesting insights into the modernization of rules and processes regarding litigation and international arbitration treaties have been published by Litigation Capital Management (LCM). Themes suggested include the growing demand for…

Actuarial Post reports that Insurance Europe has joined a group of associations lobbying European Union legislations to engage regulation to rein in unsavory third party litigation funding practices. According to…

Litigation Finance Journal has been covering Delaware’s Chief Judge, who has ordered  disclosure of litigation finance agreement details, in a move the court claims helps provide funder transparency (akin to…

As litigation finance grows in popularity, the industry will be on the hook for responsibility associated with confidential client information. Right now, litigation investment facilities hold inherent third and fourth…

Scotland continues to advance new and innovative ways for businesses to thrive via alternative financial vehicles. On May 25, 2022 Scotland’s Parliament introduced a new bill titled, “Moveable Transactions (Scotland)…

The International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) reports that at London’s International Disputes Week attorneys discussed the complicated intricacies of State-investor energy litigation. State governments are becoming more aggressive in entertaining…