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6 example questions to test yourself
TheJudge• February 26th, 2018
6 example questions to test yourself 1. Know that litigation insurance – aka ATE insurance – is not solely restricted to adverse costs, and that insurers can also cover a claimant’s own legal fees (whether in conjunction or in … Continued
A 2 Minute Review of Litigation Finance in 2017 and Predictions for 2018
TheJudge• December 15th, 2017
A 2 Minute Review of Litigation Finance in 2017 and Predictions for 2018 2017 saw a flood of new capital into the litigation finance market, particularly from new US based funders. This has been aptly demonstrated by various large … Continued
Association of Litigation Funders turn down application.
TheJudge• October 18th, 2017
The Association of Litigation Funders (ALF) have demonstrated a willingness to increase the threshold of capital that sits within the control of their funder members so that the code is seen to improve and adapt to the growing marketplace. The … Continued
TheJudge opens its second US office within a year
TheJudge• October 18th, 2017
Following the opening of our New York office earlier in the year, we are delighted to announce that we have now opened our second US office in California. James Blick, a director of the company, previously based in London, has … Continued
DBA Insurance Enquiries Surge in the UK
TheJudge• October 18th, 2017
Many lawyers appear to have returned from the summer holiday season with a fresh perspective on Damages Based Agreements. Following the launch of TheJudge’s DBA insurance product earlier this Summer, the volume of referrals has trebled in September 2017. UK … Continued
New Arrivals – TheJudge welcomes new team members
TheJudge• July 12th, 2017
New Arrivals – TheJudge welcomes former partner at Addleshaw Goddard, John Gosling, and other new joiners to our expanding team: With our expanding global offices, and various new product launches, we feel it only appropriate to shine a light on … Continued
Hedging Litigation Risk – A GC Special
TheJudge• July 12th, 2017
This blog follows a series of recent publications by TheJudge aimed directly at GCs and financial controllers (see example articles: GC Magazine –“Managing risk when engaging external counsel” May 17 & Economia, “Litigation to Boom in 2017”) Let’s face it … Continued
Hong Kong Allows Third Party Funding
TheJudge• July 10th, 2017
On the 14th of June 2017 Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed a law which permits third party funding for arbitrations based in Hong Kong. It does extend to cover arbitrations in other territories where the work associated with the arbitration … Continued
Damages Based Agreements Become Law In Scotland
TheJudge• June 19th, 2017
Damage based agreements (DBAs) are not new in the United Kingdom, however, they were previously unavailable in Scotland. The introduction of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) Bill on the 1st of June 2017 will alter this and permit … Continued
