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GAO’s Report On Litigation Funding: Intriguing, But Unlikely To Propel Immediate Change

The broad-ranging report is a generally helpful and balanced overview of the state of the funding industry, both from a factual and policy perspective.

Another Court Holds That Sharing Legal Memorandum With Potential Litigation Funders Does Not Make Them Discoverable

Communications with litigation funders will not effect a waiver of work product protection, assuming the parties take common-sense precautions such as signing a non-disclosure agreement.

A New York Appellate Court Weighs In On Litigation Funding Disclosure: Relevance Is Paramount

Under what circumstances can a litigant receiving litigation financing be compelled to disclose details about the funding arrangement?

How Litigation Finance Went From An ‘Undiscovered, Untapped’ Legal Concept To A Booming Industry

Observations and insights on the litigation finance industry, from the founders of Lake Whillans.

The Argument For Why Counsel Have An Ethical Duty To Inform Clients About Litigation Finance

Where there is reason to believe a client could benefit from exploring funding options, raising that possibility is an essential element of a representation that meets professional responsibility standards.

Litigation Funding Disclosure In Delaware: Emerging Standard?

This may evidence a trend towards settling on an approach in federal courts to resolve the long-running tussle over proposed mandatory disclosure of litigation funding, nationwide and internationally.

Speaking Litigation Finance

This new Lexicon for Lawyers explains more than 50 terms you need to know.

What A Litigation Funder Learned From A Litigation Funding Conference

It turns out there is more to learn and more to teach about litigation finance.

Can A Prevailing Party In Arbitration Recover Its Litigation Funding Costs?

English courts will defer to arbitral tribunals on funding costs.

The Future Of An Industry: A Look At How Far Litigation Finance Has Come And How It Will Continue To Evolve

The 2nd Annual LF Dealmakers Forum addressed advancements in and the future of litigation finance, while also calling back to the origins of the field and the purposes it was designed to serve.

Coming Attractions: LF Dealmakers Forum 2019

If you're interested in the booming field of litigation finance, here's an event that's not to be missed.

The Appeal Of Litigation Finance To Institutional Investors

Why are institutional investors showing increased interest in this asset class?

Litigation Funding In Arbitrations And Class Actions

Claimholders in arbitrations increasingly recognize that litigation finance is a valuable tool for enforcing their rights.

What Should Lawyers Look For In Litigation Financing?

Several factors must be considered when seeking litigation funding for your clients.

How Can You Access Litigation Funding? A Primer

If you'd like to get your litigation funded, here's what funders seek.