By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | December 28, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to much economic certainty but, at the same time, has given rise to significant litigation in certain practice areas. Under such circumstances, many litigants may find litigation funding particularly attractive, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.
By Jay Greenberg | December 23, 2020
The litigation finance industry remains highly active in terms of demand from funding recipients.
By Amanda Bronstad | December 18, 2020
A review of lawsuits filed in the past two years reveals that Tom Girardi and his firm, Girardi Keese, allegedly defaulted on million-dollar loans from numerous litigation financing firms, failed to pay clients their settlement funds and ignored fee arrangements with other lawyers. In addition, former firm partners, including retired name partner Robert Keese, and vendors for office equipment, court reporter services and security guards at his home have filed lawsuits.
By Jessica Seah | December 16, 2020
Two of the world's largest funders are currently speaking to candidates to staff their offices on the ground.
By Ross Todd | December 15, 2020
The famed plaintiffs lawyer is looking at a $2 million judgment and asset freeze due to unpaid client funds.
National Law Journal | Commentary
By Ross Todd | December 15, 2020
The famed plaintiffs lawyer is looking at a $2 million judgment and asset freeze due to unpaid client funds.
By Amanda Bronstad | December 2, 2020
The explosive lawsuit, filed by Chicago plaintiffs' firm Edelson PC on Wednesday, alleges that Tom Girardi and his firm, Girardi Keese, used funds from settlements with Boeing over the 2018 Lion Air crash to pay off litigation financing firms and to continue paying for an "outrageous lifestyle." The suit also names "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Erika Jayne, who filed for divorce from Girardi last month, and two of the firm's lenders.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Joshua Libling | November 6, 2020
Most law firm pitches are heavy on the lawyers' experiences and record, but leave out a really crucial part of the litigation: its resolution. This article will concern using analytics on litigation resolutions to pick the right counsel and to demonstrate a legal department's value as a profit-generating department, not just a cost center.
Daily Business Review | Analysis
By Raychel Lean | November 6, 2020
"I don't think judges are going to be receptive to arguments that ultimately are asking the votes not to be counted," one attorney said.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | November 6, 2020
Former Kirkland & Ellis partner Sarah Williams joined litigation funder Validity Finance to focus on Texas and the Southwest.
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