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October 04, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Southern Firms Seek New Horizons, Plus More Lateral Moves

Baker Donelson and Maynard, Cooper & Gale set up shop in new cities; Crowell & Moring sees two practice leaders depart; more exits at Cadwalader; McGuireWoods expands in San Francisco; and other notable additions from throughout The Am Law 200.
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September 19, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy

In this Special Report from the New York Law Journal, brought to you compliments of Arthur B Levine Co.: "The Road to Chapter 11 Is Paved With Golden Shares: 'Intervention Energy'," "Litigation Finance: Bankruptcy's Best-Kept Secret," "Buyers Beware! Second Circuit Limits Scope of 'Free and Clear' Sale," "Second Circuit, Delaware Bankruptcy Court Disagree on Fraudulent Transfer Issue" and "Risk Mitigation for Private Equity Sponsors."
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September 19, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Finance: Bankruptcy's Best-Kept Secret

Justin Brass of Burford Capital writes: In bankruptcy scenarios, there may be times where little money is available for a bankruptcy estate professional (or liquidation trustee) to pay lawyers. A debtor has a duty to maximize recoveries for the benefit of the creditors, but lacking adequate cash to hire lawyers, the case cannot be brought. There is a solution, however: litigation finance.
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September 08, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Litigation Funder Wins Stake in $213M Renco Judgment

In what may be the first public sale of a litigation claim to a third-party funder, Gerchen Keller Capital paid $26.2 million to the estate of a bankrupt Utah magnesium company in exchange for stake in a judgment the bankruptcy trustee won at trial last year.

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July 27, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Burford Capital Again Announces Big Litigation Earnings

Four months after reporting record annual earnings, litigation funder Burford Capital LLC once again announced that it has topped last year's first-half earnings and new investments by wide margins in early 2016. Simpson Thacher is one firm benefiting from Burford's largesse.
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July 22, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Hey! Get Your Red-Hot Lawsuit Right Here!

The acquisition of a financial interest in the outcome of a lawsuit creates at least the potential for corruption of the process.
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June 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Report: Many Companies Unable to Enforce Big-Dollar Judgments

Winning a lawsuit and being awarded a large sum of money is not necessarily cause for celebration, according to a new report. In fact, companies are likely losing out on billions of dollars because of unenforced judgments.
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May 23, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Stays Mum on Outside Investors in Firms

The ABA invites comments on nonlawyer funding of law firms, but only one Am Law 200 firm weighs in.
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May 09, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Stays Silent as ABA Weighs Law Firm Ownership Rules

The debate could have major implications for access to legal services in the U.S. and for the future of firms that compete globally. So why are the country's most powerful firms sitting it out?
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May 03, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Warms Up to Litigation Funding, Burford Survey Finds

A growing percentage of large law firms say that they have turned to an outside funder to underwrite cases, according to a poll by litigation finance company Burford Capital Ltd.
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