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

There has been plenty of commentary in recent months arguing that litigation financing has revolutionized the patent dispute market, providing an invaluable asset to inventors and patent holders who have…

One of the hot topics of discussion for litigation finance leaders, regulators and commentators, is the extent to which disclosure of third-party funding needs to be mandated and enforced.  With…

As regulation continues to be the subject of debate in the litigation funding industry, the differences in approach across jurisdictions has shed light on wider issues of legislation covering litigation….

As Litigation Finance Journal has reported in recent weeks, the response to the EU Parliament’s approval of the Voss Report has been largely negative from industry leaders across the continent….

IMN’s International Litigation Forum began today with a panel moderated by Jason Woodland, Partner at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP. Panelists included David Greene, Co-President of CORLA, Erik Bomans, CEO…

ATE insurance has been a well-established product for the last two decades in the UK, and its use in other jurisdictions is beginning to pick up speed. Following the announcement…

The evolving state of litigation finance regulation continues to be a key issue for funders around the world, and while the demand for third-party funding is on the rise, certain…

While the vast majority of litigation funding continues to be devoted to financing actions by plaintiffs, there has been a noticeable increase in firms discussing and actively pursuing defense-side funding….

In the final panel of the conference, Michael Kelley, Partner at Parker Poe, moderated a discussion on lessons that can be learned from past deal issues. Panelists included Chip Hodgkins, Managing Director of Statera Capital, Tracey Thomas, CEO of IP Zone, and Erika Levin, Partner at Fox Rothschild.

This Day 2 panel featured Alex Chucri, CEO and Founder of Pravati Capital, Vincent Montalto, Partner at DLA Piper, and Ronald Schutz, Partner at Robins Kaplan. The panel was moderated by Kathryn Boyd, Partner at Hecht Partners.

As LFJ reported earlier this month, the Australian federal government is looking at rolling back some of the more stringent regulations on litigation funders in the country. This liberalising tone…

As LFJ reported last week, the EU parliament’s decision to adopt a report which proposes increased regulation across the litigation funding industry may be a defining moment for the European…

Recent court cases in the US have repeatedly raised the issue of disclosure for litigation funding, with growing calls across the judicial system to increase transparency in legal proceedings where…

As the demand for commercial legal funding continues to grow, more and more jurisdictions are looking to embrace it as an option for those seeking access to justice. In an…

As LFJ has reported in recent weeks, there have been ongoing discussions as to the future of litigation funding regulation in Europe, as well as other jurisdictions. With concerns being…

The vitality and continued growth of litigation funding is still incredibly dependent on the evolution of government policy. As a result, we have seen regulations implemented by governments in recent…

As the pace of adoption of litigation funding continues to grow across Europe, so too does the debate around the level and scope of regulation needed to ensure that this…

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…

While the availability of, and access to, litigation funding has been a boon for those seeking access to justice, some industry insiders argue that reforms have not gone far enough, and that more change is needed. One area of interest is recoverability for plaintiff costs, where currently claimants still stand to lose financially in order to cover the costs of the very funding that has allowed them to access justice.

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…

While litigation funding has been a great boost to those seeking access to justice, the system is not without its critics or those who have raised concerns. One area that…

As part of a broader effort by the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to increase transparency around hedge fund investing and reduce risk in the financial system, the spotlight has fallen on the activities of funds engaging in litigation financing investments. In a proposal last week, the SEC would require hedge funds and private investment advisors to confidentially disclose their litigation funding activities and spending.

There can often be tensions between law firms and litigation funders, especially in the early days of partnership. As a result, there are those in the legal industry who are…

Claimants are understandably cautious when engaging with third-parties during litigation due to the sensitive nature of the information they discuss, and a need to maintain a careful eye on any…

A recent case involving Cost Proceeding Orders (CPOs) being granted against train operators by the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has raised questions about the level of oversight needed for third-party…

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….

The role of superannuation funds in litigation finance (specifically in funding class action claims) has been highlighted by industry insiders in Australia, who point to it as a benefit to the funds themselves and also an encouragement of good corporate governance. The recent example of HESTA, a super fund based in Sydney, taking part in a class action lawsuit against multiple financial service companies, has demonstrated both the appetite and the potential benefits of such engagements.

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…