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

Investments by litigation funders into claims not only represent their belief in the validity of the legal case, but also their belief in the lawyers who will be representing the…

As the industry continues to monitor the fallout from the Supreme Court’s ruling on the classification of litigation funding agreements (LFAs) as damages-based agreements (DBAs), it is important to note…

The dispute between the Malaysian government and the Sulu heirs has been one of the most high profile international arbitration cases in recent times, raising issues around state sovereignty and…

In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s PACCAR ruling, industry commentators recognized the impact that this judgement would have on future litigation funding agreements (LFAs), as well as on…

Although calls for the regulation of third-party litigation funding are neither new nor uncommon, as LFJ reported earlier this month, a hearing in the US House of Representatives placed these…

The Hong Kong Department of Justice’s approach to litigation finance and third party funding is coming into greater focus following the UK Supreme Court’s July 26, 2023 ruling on R….

Whilst it does not receive as much coverage as patent litigation or class action funding, the opportunities for litigation funders around investment treaty disputes are becoming increasingly tangible. As we…

As LFJ reported last week, litigation funding has once again found itself in the crosshairs of critics and lawmakers, with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability holding a hearing…

Class actions have been proven time and time again to be an immensely valuable tool for consumers and communities to seek justice against large corporations and institutions, with litigation funders…

Opposition to the use of litigation funding and calls for increased regulation of the industry are not uncommon, but have traditionally focused on claims that the practice incentivizes frivolous litigation,…

In the weeks since the Supreme Court issued its decision in the PACCAR case, there has been much discussion about how funders and litigants will adapt their litigation funding agreements…

As LFJ highlighted in an article yesterday, the issue of disclosure for litigation funding has never been more prominent, and there is no universally agreed upon solution in sight across…

Whilst much has been made of ongoing efforts to increase disclosure requirements for third-party litigation funding in patent lawsuits, it is important to remember that there is little uniformity in…

Many say the future of law is linked to financial structures such as litigation finance, and similar legal investment products that expand access to justice. Yet, ABA innovation unit leaders…

The full impact of the UK Supreme Court’s decision on litigation funding agreements (LFAs) may not be felt for some time, with industry commentators ranging in their forecasts from cautiously…

In a briefing from Clifford Chance analyzing the nature and long-term effects of the Supreme Court’s decision, Claire Freeman and her co-authors examine the background to the case, breakdown the…

As LFJ continues to report on industry reactions to the UK Supreme Court’s decision on litigation funding agreements (LFAs) being classified as damages-based agreements (DBAs), we are finding varied perspectives…

Whilst it has only been a matter of days since the landmark decision from the UK Supreme Court, with a judgement establishing that litigation funding agreements (LFAs) should be classified…

One of the stories that will be important to monitor throughout 2023 is how each country within the European Union will handle the implementation of the EU’s Representative Action Directive,…

Although the use of litigation funding continues to increase in many jurisdictions, both in terms of the volume of funded disputes and in the value of the legal actions being…

Ireland’s President has approved legislation that allows third parties to finance international commercial arbitration. Historically, Ireland has enacted a very restrictive approach to third party funding vehicles to finance litigation…

Among the discussion of new regulations which could affect litigation funding, one of the most important angles to consider is how each country’s implementation of the EU’s Representative Action Directive…

Calls for an increase in the levels of regulation and oversight of litigation finance across the United States have intensified in recent months, with states throughout the country introducing or…

Analysis of new regulations which affect litigation funding in the European Union has largely focused on the negative impact of potential reforms that may be implemented as a result of…

Critiques of third-party litigation funding tend to focus on two main issues: the perceived lack of transparency around funders’ involvement, and the potential for these funders to unduly influence the…

Proposals for increased regulatory measures on litigation finance have become a more common sight in state legislatures across the United States, with such a bill being vetoed by the Louisiana…