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Is Climate Litigation a New Frontier for Litigation Funding?

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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As the science becomes more definitive, climate-related lawsuits are growing in number and size. Since 2018, legal actions relating to climate change have almost doubled—at over 1,700 cases globally. Thus far, nearly ¾ of the total lawsuits have been aimed at governments. This is sure to continue as closer attention is paid to the stated goals of the Paris Climate Accord.
UKs Largest Divorce Case Ends With $100 Million Award to Ex-Wife

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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Temur Akhmedov, the adult son of divorced Russian oligarchs Farkhad Akhmedov and Tatiana Akhmedova, has been ordered by a judge to pay his mother GBP 100 million. The judge, Gwynneth Knowles, reportedly called the younger Akhmedov “dishonest,” saying he would stop at nothing to assist his father.
RBG Holdings Adds Memery Crystal to its Menagerie

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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RBG Holdings is the parent company for a number of legal entities including legal firm Rosenblatt Limited, Convex Capital Limited, and LionFish Litigation Finance. Now, RBG has added boutique law firm, Memery Crystal, to its stable of businesses.
How Legal Funders Help Victims of Investor Fraud

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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In the United Kingdom, investor fraud is a growing problem. According to the UK’s own national reporting, Action Fraud received more than 17,000 reports of investment fraud—to the tune of over GBP 650 million. So what’s the good news? The Litigation Finance industry can be instrumental in helping defrauded people receive remuneration through collective actions.
Examining Litigation Funding Models

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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Managing Director of Bench Walk Advisors, Adrian Chopin, makes it his business to dissect and quantify different aspects of the litigation funding market. Recently, Chopin examined the impact of operating costs by comparing two hypothetical cost structures used by funders.
Insights from Emily Tillett: VP at Burford Capital
No More Patent Reviews Means Spike in Lawsuits Against Banks

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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Until last September, the US Patent and Trademark Office ran a review program when financial services companies are accused of infringing patents. The program was developed to adjudicate IP violation cases in less time and with more cost-effective conditions. That program has since expired—exposing banks and other financial service providers to a greater danger of lawsuits.
IP Law Firm Faces Claim of ‘Secret Commissions’
Key Takeaways from LFJ’s Special Digital Event: “Investor Insights into Consumer Legal Funding”

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Date: Apr 22 2021
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This past Tuesday, Litigation Finance Journal hosted a special digital event, “Investor Insights into Consumer Legal Funding.” The panel discussion featured a trio of institutional investors, including Ben Kaplan (BK), co-founder of C9 Partners, Don Plotsky (DP), co-founder of Uinta Investments, and Michael Morris (MM), Managing Director of Northleaf Capital. Dan Avnir (DA), Managing Director of Bryant Park Capital moderated the discussion.