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Demystifying the Litigation Funding Process - Bloomberg Law News
WebJun 16, 2021 · The two most common models for funding a plaintiff-side case are: The Traditional Model. The funder pays all litigation expenses and part of the attorneys’ fees in exchange for a share of the recovery. Outside counsel often operates under a discounted-fee arrangement and also shares in the recovery.
INSIGHT: Seven Things You Need to Know Before Investing in …
WebFinancing commercial litigations has become an increasingly popular area of investment in recent years. This novel area of finance provides commercial plaintiffs and law firms with the capital needed to prosecute expensive, complex claims and can reap large rewards for the litigation funder if the litigation is successful. The advances are often non-recourse, …
Consumer Bankruptcy Overhaul Envisioned in New Bill: Explained
WebOct 17, 2022 · The Consumer Bankruptcy Act of 2022 was introduced in September by two Democrats—former bankruptcy professor Sen. Elizabeth Warren and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Jerrold Nadler. The proposal is the lawmakers’ latest attempt to introduce sweeping reform after a prior version of the bill introduced in 2020 failed to gain ...
Top Intellectual Property Issues to Watch in 2022 - Bloomberg Law …
WebDec 3, 2021 · Cadwalader intellectual property attorneys Dorothy R. Auth, Howard Wizenfeld, and David Cole look at key IP cases to watch in 2022. They recommend keeping an eye on a U.S. Supreme Court case involving patent eligibility, and two potential Supreme Court cases that could affect the biotech and pharma industries, as well as a case that …
ANALYSIS: Law Firms Are Grappling With a Host of HR Challenges
WebJul 1, 2021 · Linda Ouyang. Attorneys are observing a growing number of challenges related to human resources at their law firms, according to results from Bloomberg Law’s 2021 Law Firm Benchmarks Survey. Compared to last year, the survey reveals that lawyers’ concerns have shifted away from business-building and remote work to an increased focus on ...
2023’s Largest Health Data Breach So Far Brings Legal Flurry
WebMar 14, 2023 · Regal Medical Group disclosed last month that over 3.3 million patients had their personal and health information exposed in a December 2022 ransomware cyberattack. The US Department of Health and Human Services says the breach is currently the biggest reported to it in 2023. The agency’s Office for Civil Rights is also investigating it.
Texas Doctors Force FDA to Remove Covid-19 Posts in Settlement
WebMar 22, 2024 · The FDA agreed to delete certain social media posts and webpage updates that urged people to stop using ivermectin to treat or prevent Covid-19. The agency agreed to a settlement on Thursday with three Texas doctors who sued the Food and Drug Administration, alleging it provided unlawful medical advice about the off-label use of …
UnitedHealth Faces Antitrust Probe by US Justice Department (2)
WebFeb 28, 2024 · UnitedHealth Group Inc. The US Department of Justice has initiated an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group Inc., people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The probe opens a new layer of scrutiny on the largest US health insurer that operates in pharmacy benefits, medical care, technology and other services.
ANALYSIS: Union Workers Haven’t Seen Raises Like This in Decades
WebMar 21, 2023 · Union contracts ratified in 2022 gave workers their highest average pay raise in more than 30 years, a Bloomberg Law data analysis shows. It’s a phenomenon that covers the whole of the US labor market—and 2023 is shaping up to be even more lucrative for union workers.
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