Why Litigation Funders Are Bracing for Tougher Disclosure Rules
Courts and legislators want to know who is paying for lawsuits. Funders and claimants are preparing for more transparency.
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Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations
High-stakes disputes, arbitration and corporate investigations.
Inside a Cross-Border Fraud Investigation: The First 72 Hours
Freezing orders, evidence preservation and coordinating counsel in three time zones. How investigators work when the clock is running.
Arbitration Clauses Under Fire: When Courts Refuse to Compel
Unconscionability, waiver and mass-arbitration tactics are testing clauses that companies thought were bulletproof.
Class Action Settlements Are Getting Smaller. Here’s Why
Claims rates, objector scrutiny and tighter fee awards are reshaping how class cases resolve.
The Rise of Emergency Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes
Parties can now get interim relief within days, without going to court. How the process works and when it makes sense.
Internal Investigations: How to Preserve Privilege From Day One
Who hires the investigators, who receives the report and how interviews are documented all decide what stays privileged.
Expert Testimony After the Latest Evidence Rule Amendments
Judges are applying the gatekeeping standard more strictly. What litigators need to change in expert preparation.
Mass Tort Bellwether Trials: Lessons for Both Sides
Early trials set settlement values for thousands of claims. Picking the right cases is now a strategic art.
Whistleblower Programmes Are Reshaping Corporate Investigations
Bigger rewards mean more tips, and faster ones. Companies are rethinking how they receive and respond to internal reports.
Sanctions Compliance Probes: A Playbook for General Counsel
Screening failures can become enforcement actions quickly. How to scope a review, self-report and remediate.
When Advisers Get It Wrong: Professional Negligence Claims Explained
Accountants, surveyors, financial advisers and lawyers can all be sued for careless advice. What a claimant must prove.