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The litigation funding industry has been contending with a state of flux since the July 2023 judgment of the Supreme Court in the PACCAR case. The Civil Justice Council has now published its Interim Report on the litigation funding industry and launched a consultation. Does this give a hint of possible reform to come? My colleague Matthew Felwick and others discuss in this article. #litigationfunding #disputes #hoganlovells 

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Is the future of litigation funding about to change? The Civil Justice Council has released an interim report and launched a consultation on third-party litigation funding—an area that's been growing rapidly but facing increasing scrutiny. With questions about fairness, transparency, and regulation on the table, the legal landscape could look very different if significant changes are introduced. - What are the key concerns? - What reforms are on the horizon? - And how will this impact the UK’s litigation market? You can read the interim report and our article on it through the links below Interim report: https://lnkd.in/eBqhvidz Our article: https://lnkd.in/e5e284n2 Felicity Ewing, Laura Whyatt, Antonia Tjong

A new report from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform debunks myths in third-party litigation funding. “Litigation funders perpetuate the myth that their industry is a benign force that enhances access to justice, suggesting there’s “nothing to see here” when it comes to third-party litigation funding. However, this narrative is far from the truth,” says the report. Read More > https://bit.ly/3BtQhNO

ICYMI: Counsel Jeff Cowan provided an overview of Ontario Regulation 322/24 and its impact, including changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure, in the most recent installment of the Commercial Litigation Insights blog. Click the link below to read the full blog. #CommLitInsights #CommercialLitigation #LitigantProceedings

Is litigation funding fundamental to access to justice? Or does it skew incentives in litigation? The CJC has released its interim report and opened a consultation on litigation funding. Our blog reviews the report and provides a link to the consultation. Want a refresher on litigation funding? Check out our guide to litigation funding here: https://lnkd.in/eW-HTMfv

📝 The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has released its interim report and opened consultation on litigation funding. Our latest blog covers the background to the review and looks at the consultation launch which seeks evidence on the current use and future regulation of third party funding. Read the blog to find out more 👇 https://gowlg.co/40DAwyf #DisputeResolution #LititgationFunding

It looks as if legislation for the regulation of Litigation Funding arrangements will be delayed. Read the blog below by my colleague Alistair Kinley

Everybody knows that litigation is expensive and is often a last resort. Here's a helpful guide from our Property Litigation expert, Lucy Penfold, on how to avoid costly court action in 2024. https://lnkd.in/e5wsdhum #Litigation #CourtCosts #LitigationLawyers

Interesting article by my colleague Stuart Carson regarding the importance of litigation funding in ensuring access to justice, and why a Bill to address PACCAR should be a priority for the next government. The article was first written for the Yorkshire Post. #litigationfunding #litigation #competitionlaw