ESG Litigation / Google & Apple Class Action / New Aussie Funder, and more...

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Litigation Finance Journal Date: Fri, Jul 22, 2022, 10:14 AM Subject: ESG Litigation / Google & Apple Class Action / New Aussie Funder, and more... To: View this email in your browser https://mailchi.mp/5cd100e5b808/the-rise-of-a-brand-new-asset-class-and-more... https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=c61ed532de&e=35c237e8b8 *This Week in Litigation Finance* Stay up to speed on industry news and current events. Have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this week's digest? Share with a friend. http://us3.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=16643d09bf&e=35c237e8b8 Special Feature *What Lloyd v. Google Means for UK Class Actions and Litigation Funders* The Lloyd v. Google claim has given rise to some thought-provoking questions: - Has Google breached its duties as a data controller? If so, have class members of the ensuing collective action suffered quantifiable damages? - How should “same interest” be determined regarding the misuse of data? - Do individual members of a class have to demonstrate material harm in order to receive recompense? Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=3eedd34ad7&e=35c237e8b8 Deals *ESG Litigation Gains Traction With Investors* The ever-growing focus on ESG for companies around the world looks to be a double-edged sword, as investors may soon switch from rewarding companies pursuing ESG strategies with capital to instead funding litigation against those that fail to deliver on their promises. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=9376197423&e=35c237e8b8 *US Investors Face Wide Array Of Funding Opportunities Abroad* The US remains the market with the highest volume of class action litigation, and has been the go-to market for investors looking to capitalize, but this does not mean they should restrict themselves to American cases. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=9e2637d0bd&e=35c237e8b8 *Brown Rudnick advises on £100m litigation funding partnership between North Wall Capital and PGMBM* International law firm Brown Rudnick has advised alternative investment firm North Wall Capital on a £100m litigation funding partnership with PGMBM. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=40b5e91b95&e=35c237e8b8 *Litigation Funding in Poland: A Closer Look* Poland has seen tremendous economic growth in recent decades, and now stands out as one of the business powerhouses within Europe. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=ce259fd3c5&e=35c237e8b8 *Deminor’s Research Reports ESG Bump * Legal Futures profiles Deminor’s ESG insights in a new report. Deminor says that ESG legal investment has a high likelihood of becoming one of the United Kingdom’s most investable lines of business for litigation financiers. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=7c6ec9a37c&e=35c237e8b8 Fundraising *Aristata Capital Drives Meritorious Funding Innovation Banking £40MM Investment * Aristata Capital is proud to announce a £40MM capital injection to fund a portfolio of impact investments. Such investment will include funding legal expenses for cases involving human rights, equality, indigenous law and ESG litigation. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=9acb49c1db&e=35c237e8b8 Become an LFJ Member *Join a Community of Global Litigation Finance Stakeholders* Litigation Finance Journal is the leading publication covering both the global commercial and consumer litigation finance sectors. Our daily articles, weekly newsletter, and regular podcast and digital events series keep industry participants updated on the latest news and current events in this rapidly-evolving space. Subscribe Now https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=6d39a4736c&e=35c237e8b8 Case Developments *Johnson and Johnson’s ‘Texas Two Step’ Talc Restructuring * Johnson and Johnson (J&J) has engaged a restructuring vehicle to leverage bankruptcy protection for its talcum claim awards. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=ad2d8dedcb&e=35c237e8b8 *LegalPay Continues To Dominate Indian Market With Latest Case* LegalPay is continuing to trail blaze with its latest funding for Just Deliveries to pursue claims against Coffee by Di Bella India. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=6508474f1b&e=35c237e8b8 *Finnish Investor Argues He Is Not Required To Pay Funder* In a high-profile dispute between litigant and litigation funder, a mining investor who successfully sued the Egyptian government has refused to compensate Buttonwood Legal Capital after claiming the funding agreement is invalid. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=35ca4c5c32&e=35c237e8b8 *Deception And Fraud By Solicitor Led To Collapse Of Axiom, SFO Alleges* Investment in litigation finance does not come without risks, however, few investors would expect to see these funds taken for personal and criminal gain by the lawyers they were meant to support. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=240fdf977a&e=35c237e8b8 *Bundled Class Against Apple APP and Google PLAY Stores* Czech-based funder LitFin has announced a bundled action against Google and Apple concerning their application store download purchase agreements. LitFin alleges that Google and Apple have abused their market dominance by inflating in-app commissions at or above 30%. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=22f7943888&e=35c237e8b8 Legal Innovation *Innovative Australian Funder Launches Service With New Approach* The vibrant and growing litigation finance market in Australia continues to expand, with the launch of a new funder in Juel Litigation Finance. With a goal to shake-up the industry, Juel is aiming to operate as a traditional litigation funder, and also bring a more holistic approach to legal financing that considers the individual behind the case as important as the case itself. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=7bf4f1f3db&e=35c237e8b8 Regulatory Issues *The Role of Superannuation Funds in Litigation Finance* The role of superannuation funds in litigation finance (specifically in funding class action claims) has been highlighted by industry insiders in Australia, who point to it as a benefit to the funds themselves and also an encouragement of good corporate governance. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=ec9ef290e3&e=35c237e8b8 *Nigeria’s New Arbitration Legislation Opens The Door For Third-Party Funding* While the litigation funding industry continues its rapid growth in many territories around the globe, we are starting to see similar patterns emerging in Africa. Read More https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85715013dc245c9809dc8d987&id=e87274a4f7&e=35c237e8b8 *The Argument Against Forced Legal Finance Agreement Disclosure * Keith Sharfman (Professor at St. John’s University School of Law) has a new feature arguing against mandatory litigation finance agreement disclosure in the 94 New York State Bar Journal 36. Mr. Sharfman’s article covers unique approaches to legislation targeted at third party funders and their clients. 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