National Magazine has published new research into the risky market of ESG fraud. The Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine periodical dives deep into the litigation finance opportunity associated with ‘green washing.’
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Audio: Which? vs. Qualcomm is Shaping ATE Insurance Innovation
Simon Latham (Head of Competition at Augusta Ventures) was profiled by the Law Society discussing insurance-related concerns regarding Which? vs. Qualcomm. Specifically, Qualcomm’s approach of asking for a judge to approve a Which? ATE insurance scheme.
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CFPB Turns Its Attention to Data Security
On August 11, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a circular, answering the question “Can entities violate the prohibition on unfair acts or practices in the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) when they have insufficient data protection or information
New York Department of Financial Services Proposes Amendments to Its Cybersecurity Regulation
On July 29, New York State’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released draft amendments (Draft Amendments) to its Part 500 Cybersecurity Regulation for financial service companies that, among others things: (1) contain significant changes regarding ransomware; (2) propose a new
North Wall Capital Finds Strong Value Proposition in ESG Litigation
The importance of ESG cases for litigation funders has become more and more apparent over recent years, and in 2022 alone, we have seen several developments indicating that this trend is not set to slow down. North Wall Capital has
Legal Scholar Cites Lack of Transparency as Key Flaw in Litigation Funding
While litigation funding has been a great boost to those seeking access to justice, the system is not without its critics or those who have raised concerns. One area that has recently come under the spotlight is the issue of
Diagnostic Testing Company Hit with COVID-19-Related Securities Suit
The COVID-19-related securities litigation wave has now been around long enough that companies that were sued early on in the pandemic are now being sued again based on more recent developments. Co-Diagnostics, a diagnostic testing company that was sued in
FINRA Proposes Remote Inspection Pilot Program
FINRA recently proposed amendments to FINRA Rule 3110 (Supervision) to adopt a voluntary, three-year pilot program (Pilot Program) to allow member firms to conduct remote branch office inspections. In a nod to where things have headed since the onset of
Merchants Are Now Consumers? FTC Settles Action Against Payment Processor After Alleging Its Merchants Are “Consumers”
On July 29, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint and executed a stipulated order with payment processor First American Payment Systems LP (First American) and companies that market its services — Eliot Management Group LLC (Eliot) and Think
California Poised to Expand Pay Transparency, Reporting Obligations
A bill to increase pay transparency in California steps closer to becoming law.
Senate Bill 1162, introduced in February and with some amendments since its initial form, passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee on August 11. Only a few