Litigation Funding news – Page 3
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NewsConsumer advice report reveals need for class action cash
Research commissioned by Access to Justice Foundation shows £10.40 benefit for every £1 invested in free consumer advice.
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NewsPogust lands extra $150m and 'world's most-feared firm' for Mariana Dam showdown
Firm says funding and deal with Quinn Emanuel will give it the 'resources, expertise and resolve' it needs for quantum phase of mammoth group claim.
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NewsProbate fees set for massive increase
Ministry of Justice throws in a couple of surprises in wider package of fee increases.
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NewsFirm denied £30,000 success fee over 'desultory' insurance checks
Judge says checks on client's legal expenses policy were designed so they would commit to a CFA.
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NewsClaimant told to put up £600,000 to save case against firm
Lawyers can apply to have claim struck out if costs security order cannot be met.
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NewsFunder fails in JR challenge to Mastercard claim distribution
Competition Appeal Tribunal was entitled to award Innsworth Capital a profit margin of 50%, divisional court finds.
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NewsReformers ask why pleas for urgent PACCAR reversal being ignored
Members of Civil Justice Council working group say delays to implementing landmark report are causing more damage.
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NewsClaimants face costs clampdown over 'cavalier' approach to £1bn case
Court rejects plea to slice £4m off the final costs bill in National Lottery case after 'extraordinary' conduct.
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NewsAdministrator probing transfers made by funder on brink of collapse
‘Substantial payments’ made in the days leading up to administrator’s appointment.
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NewsCLC insists referral fees 'legitimate' despite lack of transparency
Specialist regulator's review exposes disclosure gaps and 'largely non-compliant' websites.
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NewsPogust Goodhead faces claim for £2.2m unpaid legal bill
Master Pester allows application of London-based firm Seladore for summary judgment of PGMBM’s amended defence and counterclaim.
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NewsClass action cash to support law centres and Citizens Advice
Unclaimed damages from boundary fares class action will support access to justice initiatives.
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NewsCourt of Appeal dismisses City firm’s appeal in CFA dispute
Judges found there was no ‘compelling reason why an appeal should be heard in this case’.
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NewsLaw firms acting as Legal Aid Agency's 'bank', practitioners complain
Stakeholder meeting reveals that cash-strapped providers are paying huge upfront costs out of their own pocket.
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NewsMPs told Windrush compensation requires funded legal support
Commissioner tells public accounts committee that support from lawyers will result in fewer costly reviews.
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NewsPay review body says not enough 'outstanding' judges being appointed
Senior Salaries Review Body concerned judicial recruitment decisions are being driven by need to fill vacancies.
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NewsHigh Part 36 offer upheld as genuine settlement attempt
Judge finds husband’s 91% offer was ‘sober and realistic’ in the circumstances.
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NewsSRA faces £516,000 costs bill for Dentons case
Court of Appeal rejects regulator's contention that no costs order should be made against it for discharging its responsibilities.
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NewsFunders should not be expected to make gifts, Mastercard JR court hears
Litigation funder applies for judicial review of £200 million distribution agreement in decade-old group claim.
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NewsWritten retainers with hourly rate 'could be CBAs', Court of Appeal hears
Judgment reserved in the appeal over contested £100,000 bill for divorce legal fees.