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

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…

Mike Fallon (President of Major Accounts at Liberty Mutual Global Risk Solutions) spoke with Meg Green at Engage RIMS 2022 in San Francisco about the impact social inflation has on…

Representing bars and law associations of 45 countries and over 1M attorneys, the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE) has published insights into third party litigation funding…

The Arkin Cap has traditionally been a guide associated with governerning the costs of litigation finance agreements. However, over a series of recent rulings, justices in the United Kingdom allude…

In the United Kingdom, with the unregulated nature of commercial lending, many legal scholars are wondering how the trajectory of litigation investment will unfold. Whatever the case may be, most…

Bloomberg Law recently profiled the professional perspectives of Ken Epstein (Investment Manager and Legal Council at Omni Bridgeway) and Megan Easley (CAC Specialty) analyzing the attorney work product doctrine’s scope…

Non-bank financial institutions and third party lenders are finding themselves in the crosshairs of regulators who are auditing institutional malpractice. According to India’s Economic Times, the ministry of corporate affairs…

Around the world today, litigation investors and their friendly regulators are grappling with various notions of third party funding regulation. The common concern related to litigation finance regulation is preserving…

As “green values” are still being defined by corporations around the world, public attention is playing a major role in holding corporations accountable for mistreating ESG investment(s). In the United…

Utah legislators have enacted a new law for commercial lenders, who are now required to file loan details with the state. Commercial litigation funders are included in the Utah legislation,…

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) call for litigation expenses to be accounted for during month/quarter of incurrence. Similarly, GAAP holds future recoveries vacant on the balance sheet until award(s) are…

The notion of worldwide asset freezing is coming into play as a court approves Harbour Underwriting’s cross-undertaking insurance policy, one of only a handful in the history of global litigation….

Public policy from the Republic of Cyprus has evolved to support the use of litigation finance and third party investment. A judge in Cyprus has recognized litigation agreements from all…

The American Bar Association (ABA) serves as the United States’ legal representative aiming to further national ideals related to liberty and justice. ABA provides members with various tools to maximize…

As third party funding markets around the world mature, regulatory scrutiny will continue. Attorneys looking to engage in funding arrangements that are in contrast with ethical guidelines may be reprimanded…

Tricky case law can creep in when least expected. With funders serving as members of the litigation team of advisors, some aim to include litigation investors as co-claimants. The Paris…

Trade restraints, fixing prices and monopolistic tendencies often breed the essence of unfair competition. Complicating the picture, cross-border litigation requires an increasingly sophisticated, techno-scientific approach to win potential multi-district damages….

Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft LLP, sports a rich 225 year history, and is widely recognized as one of the pioneers in legal innovation. For example, Cadwalader won recognition for leading…