Cop, Judge Privacy Suits Get Boost From Litigation Funder
An outside funder is backing a slew of cases accusing data brokers of violating a New Jersey law protecting the privacy of judges and law enforcement officers.
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Litigation Finance Wins With NJ Court Rejecting Usury Claims
Litigation finance deals aren’t “loans” under New Jersey law, saving the industry from claims that 33% interest on plaintiff cash infusions violate lending regulations.
Starbucks Levels Fraud Claim in New Tactic to Fight Patent Suit
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Bullying Is ‘Prevalent’ in the Legal Profession, New Study Finds
Columnist David Lat reviews a surprising trend in law practice: lawyers who bully colleagues and direct reports, especially among women, Black and Hispanic lawyers, lawyers with disabilities, and other groups.
Litigation Finance Industry Faces Fresh Calls for Disclosure
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Ca.) introduced federal legislation that would require disclosure of litigation funding in civil lawsuits.
Regional Law Firms Seize on Second-Tier Markets for Growth
Regional law firms seeking growth through mergers prefer middle markets rather than top legal centers, data from combinations show.
New Fifth Circuit Chief to Lead Court in National Spotlight
The Fifth Circuit is getting a new leader just weeks ahead of the presidential election that could dictate whether the New Orleans-based appeals court will keep hearing the legal fights that have elevated its national profile.
Amazon, Google Join Push to Unmask Litigation Funders in Court
More than 100 large companies are urging federal courts to pull back the curtain on outside funders backing lawsuits.
Kirkland Partner Strategy Points to Top of New York Deals Heap
Kirkland’s rise in deals work correlates with a decade-long strategy to invest in lawyers for mergers and acquisitions and private equity work.
Trial Court Reversals Track Party of Judges in Cases, Study Says
Federal appellate court panels are more likely to uphold rulings by trial court judges if they were appointed by presidents of the same political party, a new study found.
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