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The LFJ Podcast Episode 34 — Paul Haskel; Co-Chair of Corporate Dept., Richards Kibbe & Orbe
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By John Freund |

In this episode we speak with Paul Haskel of RK&O. Paul discusses establishing a litigation funding practice at his firm, how his background in distressed and high-yield debt investments overlaps with the funding sector, how he structures funding agreements for both claimants and law firms, and what the impact of Burford v. Muddy Waters is likely to be on the industry going forward.

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