FUNDER FORAYS - Litigation funding is moving quickly into the arbitration space, with trends emerging. Alaina Lancaster reports that funders are becoming more specialized in their product offerings, are subject to more requests for disclosures and are crafting increasingly sophisticated portfolio agreements with law firms to share cost risks.
TECH SUPPORT - In response to the high rate of depression, anxiety and substance abuse in the legal profession, some lawyers and legal tech vendors are launching apps and other online mental health resources to address the issues. As part of our Minds Over Matters project, Victoria Hudgins reports on technology designed to connect lawyers with support systems and to channel stress in effective ways. An online well-being toolkit is also available.
