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Ex-Big Law Corporate Defenders Explain Why They Now Help Fund the Opposite Side of the 'V'
"The skillsets we were developing as associates were largely transferable," said Evan Meyerson, a former Paul Weiss associate who moved to Burford Capital. "A big part of litigation strategy is thinking about what the other side thinks about your case and the job at Burford is to think through these investments as a devil's advocate."
City Bar Proposal Would Formally Allow Fee Sharing With Litigation Funders
The New York City Bar Association's professional responsibility committee proposed statewide changes to Rule 5.4 that would allow lawyers to pledge security interests in unrecovered legal fees to non-lawyers, including third-party financers.
From Defense to Offense: Strategic Evolution in Corporate Claims Pursuit
Proactive commercial litigation and arbitration to recover significant damages have become more common. We are seeing businesses put in place additional measures to ensure that when they must litigate, they do so in the most efficient and effective manner for the organization. This article explores common themes and benefits.
The Am Law 200 Stepped Up Their Use of Litigation Funding Last Year
Even as third-party funders deployed less capital in the 12-month period ending June 30 owing to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, the largest firms in the country saw their capital commitments rise, both in absolute and relative terms.
The Global Lawyer: How to Grow Fast Like Kirkland
Class actions are set for significant growth across the globe and law firms that corner the market could reap big rewards, Paul Hodkinson writes.
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The Global Lawyer: How to Grow Fast Like Kirkland
Class actions are set for significant growth across the globe and law firms that corner the market could reap big rewards, Paul Hodkinson writes.
How to Grow Fast Like Kirkland
Class actions are set for significant growth across the globe and law firms that corner the market could reap big rewards, writes the Global Lawyer.
Big Law Takes Bigger Bet on Contingency Fee Practices
Kirkland, Crowell, Quinn and Susman Godfrey, among others, have all had financial gains from contingency fee cases. "We've seen a noticeable increase in interest in building out plaintiff side practices," said Evan Meyerson, at Burford Capital.
Legal Departments Want to Shake 'Cost Center' Label But Unwittingly Reinforce the Perception
One challenge for legal departments is that it is hard to demonstrate the value of something not happening—a threatened lawsuit not being filed or a regulatory fine not being assessed.
Another Look at How AI Is Shaping Litigation Finance
Eva Shang, the CEO and co-founder of litigation funder Legalist, describes how generative AI helps shape its outreach to lawyers.TRENDING STORIES
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