Litigation Finance presented by Lake Whillans
- Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 02.06.23
* Marijuana use cannot impair gun rights. I mean, if being on the terror watch list isn’t an obstacle, there’s no reason weed should be. [Reuters]
* Jay-Z and Bacardi have settled bringing the running count of problems to 98. [Law360]
* Proposal to require three judges to issue a national injunction. That may not be enough to stop some of this nonsense, but sure. [Bloomberg Law News]
* Litigation finance thrives in rough economic waters. These aren’t really rough economic waters, but as long as we’re continuing to tell ourselves that they are then this is probably good for funders. [American Lawyer]
* The Texas lawyer that Dick Cheney shot in the face has died. [The Independent]
- Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
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. - In-House Counsel, Sponsored Content
The 2022 In-House Compensation Report Is Here!
Our most robust survey to date takes you inside the black box of corporate counsel pay. - In-House Counsel, Sponsored Content
How Much Do In-House Lawyers Make?
We surveyed more than 1,600 attorneys to find out. The results of our latest In-House Counsel Compensation Survey are now available.
- Intellectual Property
3 IP Takeaways From The 2022 LF Dealmakers Forum
It remains important for IP lawyers and their clients to remain realistic about what the actual chances of securing funding are. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
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. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
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. - Biglaw, In-House Counsel
The 2022 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry
GCs tell us which firms they use. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
The 2022 Litigation Finance Survey Report
A majority of lawyers surveyed said litigation finance has become more relevant to their practice. - Biglaw, In-House Counsel
The 2022 Outside Counsel Rankings: The Top Law Firms According To GCs
The law firms clients count on. - Litigation Finance
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. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
Speaking Litigation Finance
This new Lexicon for Lawyers explains more than 50 terms you need to know. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
Why A Delaware Supreme Court Decision Affirming Shifting A Contingency Fee To The Losing Party Could Have Applications To Recovering The Costs Of Litigation Funding
The state’s top court upheld fee-shifting of a contingent fee. Analogous logic could apply to the costs of litigation funding. - Litigation Finance
Is The Pandemic Era A ‘Watershed’ For Litigation Finance?
Share your thoughts in this anonymous survey, and get a chance at a $250 gift card. - Litigation Finance
Is The Pandemic Era A ‘Watershed’ For Litigation Finance?
Share your thoughts in this anonymous survey, and get a chance at a $250 gift card. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
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. - Litigation Finance
Tracking The Evolution Of Litigation Finance
Share your insights about litigation funding, and get a chance at a $250 gift card. - Litigation Finance
Tracking The Evolution Of Litigation Finance
Litigators and in-house counsel: Share your insights about litigation funding. - Litigation Finance, Sponsored Content
Mastering Litigation Finance: A Guide For Lawyers
Deepen your understanding of this burgeoning area of the law. - Litigation Finance
3 Takeaways From The Inaugural LITFINCON
LITFINCON was so productive that there's hope it becomes a perennial event for the ever-growing litigation finance industry.