Blog Archives
Diversifying Capital Pools
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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As funders look to embrace best practices in risk mitigation strategies, diversification of capital pools is a critical component for litigation finance portfolio building. According to new research, structured dispute finance can improve funding access. …
$2.1MM in Costs Awarded to James Hardie on Harditex Fibre Cement Cladding Boards Case
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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The High Court in Wellington, New Zealand, has ruled that 153 home owners failed to prove that James Hardie construction materials were the cause of leaks and rot in their homes. The Court awarded James Hardie $2.1MM in court costs to defend the case, out of the $2.3MM the company requested. …
Omni Bridgeway Banks a Profit
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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Sydney-based litigation financier, Omni Bridgeway, announced a $4.5MM profit for the 12 months ending in June. The news is a turnaround from the -$12.7MM loss a year prior. Andrew Saker (CEO at Omni Bridgeway) says Omni maintains resources of over $1B for potential litigation investments. …
Bloomberg on California’s Approach to Law Firm Ownership
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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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 notion. Many legal scholars around the country say that sharing law firm ownership with non-lawyers is inconsistent with core values of the legal profession. …
The Dawn of Summer Associates at Omni Bridgeway
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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Offices in Houston, New York and San Francisco at Omni Bridgeway will host an exciting new 10 week summer associate program. Jordan Metoyer (Graduate of Georgetown Law Center) and Chanel Ricks (Rising 2L at Howard University School of Law) were selected to participate in the inaugural rotation of Omni’s prestigious program. …
Audio: Which? vs. Qualcomm is Shaping ATE Insurance Innovation
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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Simon Latham (Head of Competition at Augusta Ventures) was profiled by the Law Society discussing insurance-related concerns regarding Which? vs. Qualcomm. Specifically, Qualcomm’s approach of asking for a judge to approve a Which? ATE insurance scheme. …
The Canadian Bar Association on ESG Litigation Finance
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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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 washing.’ …
United Kingdom Sentences £100M Litigation Financier to 14 Years Jail
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) investigation of Timothy Schools has ended in a 14 year jail term. Mr. Schools is accused of defrauding investors to fund his exorbitant lifestyle. More than £100M in proceeds were part of the SFO investigation….
Digital Freedom Fund’s Strategic Litigation Toolkit
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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The Digital Freedom Fund offers capital for legal and other expenses associated with technological liberties. As digital rights heat up (for example, with crypto technology) it is a safe bet litigation will shape the broader economy. Henceforth, the Digital Freedom Fund has collated a new library of tools to help those looking for strategic funding….
Woodsford Whitepaper on Litigation Finance and Bankruptcy in the United States
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Date: Oct 2 2022
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Engaging litigation investment is a fundamental utility for firms navigating the thorny journey of bankruptcy restructuring. Woodsford has published a new whitepaper with insights into the benefits that litigation finance offers during corporate insolvency reorganization.
