With courts across the country handing down decisions at such a rapid clip, it sometimes feels as though this blog could be dedicated entirely to the growing body of law that litigation funding arrangements are generally not discoverable. The latest addition, Worldview Entertainment Holdings Inc. v. Woodrow,[1] is, however, especially notable: It appears to be... Read more...
In our role as litigation funders, we evaluate hundreds of cases every year. While we decline to invest in the vast majority of them, about ten percent of the cases we see have the strength of claim and opportunity for recovery that make them attractive investments. All patent cases have inherent outcome and duration risks.... Read more...
Litigation funding is based on a relatively straight forward concept: a meritorious legal claim against a solvent defendant is an asset with value. Litigants, and their counsel of choice, can secure financing against the contingent value of that asset. This article provides some practical tips to law firm leaders as they consider potential litigation finance... Read more...
Congratulations – your litigation has reached a point of judgement or settlement. Now what? As funders, we are in a position to advise, but not control, clients’ discussions and decisions around pre-trial settlements or negotiations around court-adjudicated judgements. Read more...
Recent developments and decisions reinforce the courts’ position that such arrangements are irrelevant. Read more...
By all accounts, law firms have enjoyed unprecedented economic success over the past two years. Law Firm Chairs, Managing Partners and Practice Group Leaders should be sleeping well at night – but are they? Read more...
Litigation finance is likely to affect parties’ behavior before a claim arises in at least two ways: first, by deterring inefficient breaches, and second, by increasing the rate of contracting. Read more...
Since the pandemic hit, consumers have experienced at times staggering increases in the cost of products and services. In the legal market, increasing costs typically result in higher rates for clients. But litigation funding provides solutions tomitigate against the rising cost of litigation. Read more...
Policymakers considering whether and how to regulate litigation finance need to examine all of litigation finance’s welfare effects. In this blog post, we look at how litigation finance may affect parties’ behavior after a legal claim accrues. Read more...