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Dispelling the Myths of Litigation Funding
Litigation finance, or the practice of providing capital using legal claims as the underlying asset, is a growing industry. Its use by law firms alone grew four-fold between 2013 and 2016. To optimize its use, the legal and corporate industries should first collect the facts.
What's Ahead in Litigation Finance?
Christopher P. Bogart of Burford Capital writes: Much of the commentary about litigation finance focuses on its growth—and it has indeed grown dramatically. More interesting than where litigation finance has come from, however, is where it is going. That ongoing evolution reflects many of the persistent pressure points and perennial conflicts in the business of law.
Litigation Funder VGL Capital Bolsters Staff With Two Hires
Barry Mandel, a retired partner at Foley & Lardner and former head of the firm's securities enforcement and litigation practice, and Denis Salmon, a former co-chair of the intellectual property group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, are making the move to a California-based litigation financier.
Longford Capital Hires Paul Hastings Lawyer to Source Bankruptcy Deals
Chicago-based litigation financier Longford Capital Management LP has hired director Marc Carmel to bolster its restructuring operations. Carmel comes from Paul Hastings, where he was of counsel after joining that firm from Kirkland & Ellis' partnership in 2011.
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Venture Capital: Forms and Analysis
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US Chamber Pushes Rule to Expose Litigation Funding
Pointing to a rise in the use of outside financiers in lawsuits, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is petitioning the federal judiciary to adopt a nationwide disclosure requirement for third-party litigation funding.
All Signs Point to Gerchen Keller as Funder in Failed Patent Case Against Intel
With a little sleuthing, it's not hard to see Gerchen Keller's fingerprints on trial that pit Irell & Manella and Boies Schiller lawyers against a team from Wilmer.
All Signs Point to Gerchen Keller as Funder in Failed Patent Case Against Intel
With a little sleuthing, it's not hard to see Gerchen Keller's fingerprints on trial that pit Irell & Manella and Boies Schiller lawyers against a team from Wilmer.
Lit Funders Get a Little Sunshine—Whether They Want It or Not
Publicizing a litigation funding deal is one way for a small company—or a small law firm—to signal that it's ready to fight. Still, the industry is a long way from full transparency.
Lit Funders Get a Little Sunshine—Whether They Want It or Not
Publicizing a litigation funding deal is one way for a small company—or a small law firm—to signal that it's ready to fight. Still, the industry is a long way from full transparency.Trending Stories
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