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UK Civil Justice Council Publishes Review of Litigation Funding

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The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has published its highly anticipated final report on the regulation and development of litigation funding in England and Wales. This comprehensive report addresses the implications of the UK...more

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UK reform of litigation funding – CJC issues Final Report recommending sweeping reforms

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The Civil Justice Council (“CJC”) is a statutory advisory public body tasked with reviewing the civil justice system and making recommendations on its development. Its Final Report responds to the previous government’s...more

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Georgia Regulates Third Party Litigation Financing in Senate Bill 69

On February 27, 2025, by a vote of 52 to 0, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 69, titled “Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act.”...more

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Justin Le Patourel v BT Group Plc: Failure for the UK’s first opt-out class action

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In its 19 December 2024 judgment, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) unanimously rejected Mr Le Patourel’s excessive pricing claim against BT. This was the UK’s first opt-out collective action to proceed to trial, and will...more

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Funding Representative Actions: The Strategic Decision between CPR 19.8 and Collective Actions in the CAT

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The English High Court offers limited routes to bring “opt-out” group claims but, in recent years, funded claimants have attempted to bring representative actions under CPR 19.8 at a notable rate. The rule has been available,...more

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International Products Law Review 2020: Issue 76

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We are excited to bring you issue 76 of our International Products Law Review with insights and updates on all aspects of products law. In this issue, we explore what businesses need to consider when making climate-related...more

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Class Actions in Spain—An EU Proposal That Could Imply Relevant Changes

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The Situation: Spain currently has a system that allows the filing of collective actions but it has not been employed frequently to date, and most consumer-related issues are still litigated on an individual basis. ...more

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WV Legislature Amends Consumer Protection Statute to Regulate and Impose Restrictions on Litigation Financiers

During its 2019 regular session, the West Virginia Legislature once again reviewed the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and determined additional changes were necessary. The Act, one of the primary statutes...more

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WV Legislature Amends Consumer Protection Statute to Regulate and Impose Restrictions on Litigation Financiers

This week, a new amendment to the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act takes effect. The Act is one of the primary statutes that governs consumer loans, leases, credit sales, and other transactions in West...more

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