Author Archives: John Freund
Litigation Funder Validity Finance Expands to Israel, Taps Noted U.S. Litigation and International Arbitration Lawyer Eli Schulman to Head the First Israel Office of a U.S. Funder
TEL AVIV (June 2, 2020) – Leading U.S. litigation funder Validity Finance has opened its first international office, in Tel Aviv, recruiting prominent international-disputes lawyer Eli Schulman to head its Israel operations. Validity is the first U.S.-based funder to open an office in Israel.
NYU Law School Hosts Digital Conference on Funding
NYU Law School’s Center on Civil Justice, creators of the first-of-its-k
Litigation as Investment? How to Align Incentives vs. Costs
Litigation Finance has taught us that that litigation itself is an investment with its own rules. Funding agreements help by allowing firms to anticipate payouts and expenditures in a more concrete way.
‘Politically Motivated’ Regulations Rankle Aussie Funders
Litigation funders across Australia have expressed shock, confusion, and dismay at Josh Frydenberg’s recent announcement, which gives them 90 days to gain an ASIC license in order to continue funding cases. Is this political posturing? An attempt to pander to insurers and big business? Or is it a sincere attempt to regulate an industry that has grown exponentially over the last decade?
Canada Prepares for Increased Litigation and Third-Party Funding
Like much of the world, Canada is seeing an influx of insurance disputes connected to COVID-19. As more and more insurers insist that their business closure contracts don’t provide protections during a pandemic—businesses and private citizen alike are seeking access to justice.
The Challenges of Enforcing Awards in Asia
A growing economy can also lead to growth in litigation disputes. That means an increasing need for great lawyers, and a means to enforce awards. After all, a good judgment doesn’t do much if it cannot be enforced. This can be a particular issue in Asian markets, where legal disputes have risen sharply in recent years.
Understanding Pricing in Litigation Funding
The idea that clients may be able to pursue a claim without a large initial investment may seem too good to be true. The reality is that litigation funding exists for just that reason—so ordinary people have the means to seek justice when they are wronged.
Litigation Finance is a Bridge Between Client and Law Firm
The legal field experienced record-setting business in 2019. Alas, this year much has changed. Despite many firms seeing a large influx of cases and inquiries, financial tensions loom. COVID-19 has led to worry, late payments, furloughs, court delays, and even outright insolvency for some.
Will Relaxed Disclosure Rules Impact Investor Confidence?
Unrest in the world of investment is nothing new. But current pandemic conditions have led to a wave of class-action lawsuits, many of which come from investors who feel that they were misled on relevant issues. In response, the Australian federal government has announced a rolling back of disclosure rules to protect large companies from class-action suits.
Firms Prepare for Stricter Lit Fin Regulation in Australia
News came down this week that Australia is imposing new regulations on the Litigation Finance industry. The most notable change is that all litigation funders must now have an Australian Financial Services License. One dispute financing firm, Litigation Capital Management (LCM), was already in compliance before the new regulations were even announced.
