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Impact of Litigation Funding on Patent Monetization
The topic of litigation funding as it relates to patent litigation has most recently been dominated by discussions around court battles over disclosure, with critics of the industry honing in on this area as one they claim is most at risk of abuse from third-party funding. However, as a recent podcast highlighted, these arguments overlook…
Hybrid Patent Database / Law Firm Approved Under Arizona’s ABS Rules
As LFJ recently reported, despite the gradual relaxation of rules around Alternative Business Structures (ABS) for law firm ownerships in some states, we have yet to see a wider adoption of the practice across the U.S. However, one investment company is already taking advantage of the new rules in Arizona to form a business that…
Austrian Court Rules Sony Breached Gambling Laws with ‘Loot Box’ Sales
Litigation funding is perhaps most powerful when it is deployed to support consumer claims against large corporations, leveling the balance of power in a way that was previously impossible. One industry that may be ripe for such legal actions is the videogame industry, which includes a massive consumer market and has been the site of…
The In-House Counsel Perspective on Litigation Funding
As the litigation funding industry continues to mature, there has been a lot of discussion about how funders can build relationships with in-house counsel and legal teams within companies of all sizes. With funders stressing the benefits of legal departments taking advantage of third-party funding, a new report provides insights into the current state of…
Mondaq Launches Litigation Funding Comparative Guide
Given the rapid pace of innovation and expansion in the global litigation funding space, it is helpful to engage reference tools to separate the wheat from the chaff. Mondaq’s new Litigation Funding Comparative Guide guide spans 12 chapters, serving as an interactive tool for worldwide litigation franchise comparisons. …
DAF Appeal in UK Supreme Court Could Endanger Third-Party Funding
As the European Union considers proposals for enhanced regulation and oversight of third-party litigation funding on the continent, there has been much speculation that the UK’s litigation finance industry could benefit from representing a more welcoming market. However, an ongoing appeal by the defendant in two group claims has the potential to disrupt the status…
Request for Funding in Irish Breach of NDA Case
A new request for funding by an Irish law firm seeks financing for commercial proceedings in the London High Court on behalf of a private company and two of its directors. The claim is being brought against an unnamed European Union state authority in relation to the alleged breach of a non-disclosure agreement which then led to the alleged theft of the plaintiff’s intellectual property.
CFO’s and Litigation Finance: The Time is Ripe for Adoption
One of the holy grails of litigation funding has long been for funders to convince CFOs to view litigation through a commercial lens, and unlock the value of their legal assets. While straightforward and practical, the evolution of the CFO mindset on this issue has been slow to materialize. Many in the litigation funding community blame cultural norms—old habits are simply hard to break, which is especially true when things are going swimmingly. But with inflation upon us and a recession looming, the time is ripe for CFOs to reconsider their firm’s relationship to litigation funding.
Litigation Funding as a Valuable Tool for HNW Individuals
When it comes to individuals taking advantage of litigation funding, it is most often thought of through the lens of class action lawsuits being brought by individuals or collectives against corporations or institutions. However, one area that has received less attention is the utility of litigation finance for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who are looking for…
Increased Transparency in Litigation Funding Could Aid Policymakers
Calls for increased transparency in the litigation finance industry are being brought by opponents of the practice, with the aim of forcing funders to disclose detailed information around funding agreements that they would prefer to remain confidential. A new op-ed argues that a measured and appropriate level of transparency would enable lawmakers to develop smart…
