Class Actions are thought of only as a phenomenon in the United States and was that way for a long time. However, as the globalization train has picked up, the method has gained popularity in many countries that once rejected it. In addition, the litigation...
Litigation can be very expensive for plaintiffs’ attorneys. Once the decision is made to proceed with a lawsuit, the attorney can be looking at thousands of dollars in expenses just to start the litigation. Travel costs, depositions, filing documents, Pacer fees, Lexis Nexis fees, are...
Over the last few years, the media has reported many claims of gender and race discrimination against well-known companies. Uber, in particular, faced well-publicized claims of sexual harassment just last year. The allegations also exposed a company culture that was sexist and discriminatory. Now a...
Many law firms will wait to seek out post-settlement funding until they absolutely need the funds. They prefer to see whether a check will come in, so they can pay bills with their own money instead of going to a third-party. That’s why when firms...
Sex abuse claims against the Catholic Church are continuing around the country. Many of these cases are difficult to litigate because the abuse occurred years ago. In a recent case involving the Buffalo Diocese, the abuse dated back almost 40 years. Under the current law in...
There are many companies offering to provide post-settlement funding to law firms, but they aren’t created equally. Lawyers need to do their due diligence and make sure they are working with a reputable company. In addition to asking specific questions about the company’s experience and...
How much money do you need to run your practice? Where will it come from? A cash flow budget is a useful tool to help avoid short-term shortages of money. It is an estimate of all cash receipts and all cash expenditures that are expected...
The process of applying for and receiving post-settlement funding is straight-forward and quick for those who follow the funder’s guidelines. However, once a law firm gets the money, attorneys often are concerned about what happens if their settlement is held up longer than expected or...