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Community Spotlight: Dane Lund, Managing Director, Juris Capital

By John Freund |
February 18, 2025

Community Spotlight: Dane Lund, Managing Director, Juris Capital

Dane Lund has built a career at the intersection of law and finance, bringing a distinctive blend of legal acumen and financial expertise to the evolving world of litigation funding. He began his professional journey after graduating from Harvard Law School as a litigation associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in 2012, where he gained firsthand experience navigating complex commercial disputes and understanding the strategic nuances that drive legal outcomes.

Eager to broaden his perspective, Dane transitioned into investment banking, joining the Financial Sponsors Group at Barclays. There, he developed a rigorous foundation in evaluating risk, structuring deals, and analyzing the dynamics of capital markets—skills that would later prove invaluable in the realm of legal finance.

Following his time at Barclays, Dane pursued investment roles focused on equities, private debt, and legal finance, deepening his expertise across both traditional and alternative asset classes. This diverse background positioned him perfectly for the litigation finance space, where legal strategy and capital management intersect. In 2024, he joined Juris Capital as Managing Director, where he helps shape the firm’s approach to funding commercial litigation.

At the core of Dane’s investment philosophy is a simple yet powerful belief: “Patient capital wins.”

For Dane, this isn’t just a tagline—it’s the guiding principle. Litigation is inherently unpredictable, often requiring strategic persistence and disciplined, long-term thinking to achieve the best outcomes. In an industry where quick returns are rare, Dane emphasizes that success comes from having the foresight to invest thoughtfully and the patience to see cases through to their full potential.

“We’re experiencing a sea change in how law is practiced,” says Dane. “Legal finance isn’t just a funding mechanism—it’s a catalyst for innovation within the legal sector.”

Company Name and Description: Juris Capital provides funding for commercial litigation claims. The firm collaborates with businesses and law firms to support the financial aspects of pursuing complex legal matters. Dane notes that Juris’s approach is shaped by its understanding of legal processes and the financial considerations involved in managing long-term investments. Its focus spans a variety of case types, including breach of contract disputes, corporate governance issues, and antitrust matters.

Website: https://www.juriscapitalcorp.com/

Founded: 2009

Headquarters: Chicago

Member Quote: “Legal finance is expanding beyond traditional litigation into areas like legal tech, contingent risk management, and law firm operations. It’s not just about funding cases anymore—it’s about unlocking value in legal assets that were previously considered illiquid or inaccessible. That’s where the future lies.”

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The Next Battleground in Consumer Legal Funding: Discovery and Transparency

By John Freund |

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As reported by the National Law Review, Eric Schuller of the Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding argues that mandatory disclosure requirements create strategic advantages for defendants by exposing plaintiffs' financial vulnerabilities and sensitive underwriting information.

Defendants and insurers have increasingly pushed for access to funding agreements, framing their requests as transparency measures. Proponents say disclosure could reveal whether funders are influencing litigation strategy and promote accountability in the civil justice system.

Critics counter that forcing plaintiffs to produce funding contracts may discourage injured individuals from seeking legitimate financial assistance during lengthy cases. Consumer legal funding arrangements are non-recourse, meaning plaintiffs repay only if their case results in a successful settlement or verdict.

Several states have proposed or enacted laws requiring varying degrees of disclosure — from simple notification that funding exists to full production of contract terms. The debate reflects broader tensions between transparency and consumer protection that continue to shape litigation funding regulation across the country.

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Mastercard and Visa Secure Appeal in UK Multilateral Interchange Fee Battle

By John Freund |

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As reported by PYMNTS, the appeal follows a unanimous June 2025 decision by the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal in favor of hundreds of merchants who alleged they had been paying excessive fees.

Both payment networks welcomed the ruling. A Visa representative stated that interchange is "a critical component to maintaining a secure digital payments ecosystem that benefits all parties." Scott+Scott, the law firm representing the merchant claimants, called the original tribunal decision "a significant win for all merchants" and expressed confidence in defending it on appeal.

The case has drawn significant attention from the litigation funding community, as merchant claims against card networks have become a major category of funded litigation in the UK. Similar proceedings continue in the United States, where the Visa-Mastercard interchange fee class action produced a settlement estimated between $5.56 billion and $6.26 billion.

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California Targets Litigation Funding with New Regulations

By John Freund |

California lawmakers are pursuing new regulations aimed at the litigation funding industry, adding the state to a growing list of jurisdictions seeking to impose oversight on third-party funding practices.

As reported by the Daily Journal, California legislators have introduced measures that would bring increased transparency and regulatory scrutiny to the litigation funding sector. The move comes as states across the country grapple with how to regulate an industry that has grown rapidly in recent years.

The proposed regulations reflect broader national momentum toward litigation funding oversight. Several states have already enacted or proposed disclosure requirements and other regulatory frameworks, while federal legislation including the Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026 remains under debate in Congress.

California's entry into the regulatory conversation is significant given the state's outsized role in the U.S. legal market. As one of the largest jurisdictions for both consumer and commercial litigation, any regulatory framework adopted in California could serve as a model for other states considering similar measures.

The development adds to an increasingly active regulatory landscape for litigation funders, who face growing calls for transparency from lawmakers, courts, and industry groups alike.