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With Few Exceptions, Proposed Pilot Mediation Program Draws Support
Bar associations and other institutions have thrown their weight behind plans for a proposed mandatory mediation pilot program in New York County's Commercial Division although a few dissenters take issue with its setup.New Proposals Draw Few, if Pointed, Comments
The Office of Court Administration's plans to speed up and standardize procedures in the Commercial Division have been met with little to no opposition--a sign that these measures generally have found favor with the litigation bar.Third-Party Financing Is Gaining Steam
Getting a boost from a third-party investor in litigation is still a relatively new concept for lawyers and businesspeople in the United States, but it appears to be gaining steam, according to a new survey.Business Leaders, Counsel Drawn to Litigation Financing
Getting a boost from a third-party investor in litigation is still a relatively new concept for lawyers and businesspeople in the U.S., but it appears to be gaining steam.New Competition, and Recognition, for Litigation Funders
Newcomer Gerchen Keller Capital vaulted to the big leagues of third-party litigation finance, and rival Burford Capital released a survey showing the practice making inroads in corporate America.View more book results for the query "Burford Capital"
Survey says lawyers receptive to litigation funding
Some say that it could potentially lead to a higher frequency of frivolous suits or conflicts of interest, but one such investor recently set out to determine what the attitudes looked like in arguably the most relevant demographic: lawyers.As Bentham's chief investment officer, Sutton says what sets his firm apart from other litigation funders competing in the U.S. is its focus on transparency.
Firms Kick the Tires on Merger Plan
A close look at the proposed combination of Patton Boggs and Locke Lord suggests there are reasons beyond mere size for both firms to consider joining forces.Locke Lord's MP Clements Weighs in on Patton Boggs Talks
Last week, The Am Law Daily spoke with Patton Boggs managing partner Edward Newberry about the potential merger his firm is discussing with Locke Lord. Now Locke Lord managing partner Jerry Clements, who 50 years ago this week gave a yellow rose to President John F. Kennedy on a visit to Texas, shares her thoughts about Swiss vereins, her firm's expansion efforts and a possible tie-up with Patton Boggs.After cofounding litigation funding firms Juridica Investments and BlackRobe Capital, Tim Scrantom's latest venture will offer advice instead of cash.
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