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Litigation Finance Journal
Litigation Finance Journal, published by Litigation Finance Journal, focuses on the intersection of litigation and finance, covering topics such as litigation funding, investment in legal claims, and the strategic and financial aspects of dispute resolution. The blog discusses developments in patent monetization, investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims, and significant funded legal cases and settlements. It also highlights industry leadership, including profiles of key figures and funders, and tracks trends in litigation finance markets across various jurisdictions. The content is aimed at professionals involved in litigation funding, law firms, investors, and other stakeholders interested in the financial mechanisms supporting legal disputes.
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Member Spotlight: Rebecca K. Berrebi
By John Freund
Rebecca Berrebi is the CEO and Founder of Avenue 33, LLC, a full service, litigation finance consultancy that provides brokerage, strategic advisory and recruiting services. She handles all types of matters within the litigation finance industry from single case financings…
Report Suggests ISDS Claims is Creating a “Chilling Effect” on State Climate Action
By John Freund
Investor state treaty disputes have often represented a valuable investment opportunity for litigation funders, such as the claim brought by Rockhopper Exploration against the Italian government that LFJ reported on…
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$90M Settlement Reached in LCM-Funded Claim Against Tanzania
By John Freund
As LFJ reported in July of last year, a claim funded by Litigation Capital Management (LCM) and brought against the Tanzanian Government had achieved a landmark victory, after Indiana Resources…
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COURT HOUSE CAPITAL APPOINTS HEATHER COLLINS AS CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
By John Freund
Court House Capital is delighted to welcome Heather Collins as Chief Investment Officer and member of the Investment Committee, responsible for assessing and overseeing investment opportunities for the business across Australia and New Zealand.
Heather is a veteran commercial litigator…
DecoverAI Raises $2M to Revolutionize Legal Technology with “Legal Brain” and Generative Defense
By John Freund
DecoverAI, a pioneering legal technology company, is excited to announce that it has raised $2 million in seed funding, led by Leo Capital, with participation from other prominent investors. This funding marks a significant milestone in DecoverAI’s mission…
Omni Bridgeway Releases Investment Portfolio Report
By John Freund
Omni Bridgeway Limited (ASX: OBL) (Omni Bridgeway, OBL, Group) announces the key investment performance metrics for the three months ended 30 June 2024 (4Q24, Quarter) and for the 2024 financial…
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ALFA Welcomes YIMBA as Newest Associate Member
By John Freund
In a post on LinkedIn, The Association of Litigation Funders of Australia (ALFA) announced that it is welcoming YIMBA as its newest Associate Member. YIMBA becomes the 14th Associate Member…
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Maz Ghorban Takes Helm as President of Rockpoint Legal Funding, Leading Expansion into Probate Funding
By John Freund
Maz Ghorban, an experienced senior executive with a distinguished 25-year career spanning the legal services, call center, and software industries, has taken the helm as President of Rockpoint Legal Funding, a burgeoning leader in Litigation Funding. With extensive…
Omni Bridgeway Announces Partial Completion of Funds 2&3 Investment
By John Freund
Omni Bridgeway Limited (ASX:OBL) (Omni Bridgeway) announces an in principle, partial completion of a Funds 2&3 investment following a settlement of the related litigation with certain defendants. The settlement is subject to the parties entering into a binding settlement agreement…