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The Patchwork Quilt

Litigation finance is evolving fast as policymakers try hard to catch up. The current patchwork of state regulations has advantages and inconveniences, while sweeping federal rulemaking could have unintended consequences.

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Uncorrelated and Unprecedented

A bold outlook as litigation finance firms brace for a potential downturn

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Building the Right Machine

Access to justice and the funding it requires

Inside The Deal

The Color of Money

Creative tactics rescue digital screen IP transaction

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Virtues of the Deal

Traits and talents of the best dealmakers

The Dealmaker

Bill LaFontaine, General Manager of Intellectual Property at IBM_Dealmakers_LINE_10

It’s About Being Creative

A profile of Bill LaFontaine, General Manager of IP at IBM

Roundtable

Seven Questions on Contingent Risk

Brokers and underwriters discuss the evolving litigation insurance market.

The Hidden Bridge

Qualcomm, Invent Together work to make patent system visible to all.

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Fractures and Seams

Diverging interests, higher stakes, and evolving roles in IP

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Making Deals, Making Peace, and What’s Essential

A profile of mediator, arbitrator, and patent litigation veteran Ken Korea

The Dealmaker

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Bridging the Worlds of Litigation and Finance

As the sector matures and new players enter, old lines are blurring.

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It’s About Time

Litigation experience informs a smarter patenting process before filing.

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All Systems Must Be Go

The crucial role of due diligence in IP litigation finance.

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Future Vision

Foresight is key to staying ahead of video innovation.

Reframe the Narrative

A profile of Alexandra Brodie, Co-Chair of Global Tech at Gowling WLG

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Two Decades in Litigation Finance

Perspectives on the past, present, and future of the industry.

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PTAB, IPR, and the Evolution of Licensing

Rethinking the uses and abuses of the America Invents Act.

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The Rising Tide of ESG Litigation Finance

Companies now face ESG liability and litigation from all sides.

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Changes in Venue

Perspectives on Texas, the ITC, and more.

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Expanded Access

A view on litigation funding from the secondary market.

The Dealmaker

Resilience, Optimism, and Belief

A profile of Abha Divine, founder of Techquity Capital Management

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Litigation finance has come of age in a strong economy, but the circumstances may be changing. Speculation on an impending recession has been rumbling for a while now, fueled by nearly two years of market volatility. Conventional wisdom holds that law (and, by extension, litigation finance) is insulated from such conditions. A down economy, after all, often results in a spike in litigation — at least that’s the long-time talking point. And with funding more available now than ever before, it could mean upside in down times.

But is that really true?

Since the Great Recession a lot has changed. Litigation finance has grown from a nascent niche to a thriving industry, drawing increased attention from legislators and regulators (as we explored in our previous feature). It’s also continued to evolve as an asset class, which has fueled competition and more scrutiny from increasingly discerning investors.

This could be an important test. Would a harsh economy separate the wheat from the chaff, or lead to consolidation? Many of the early investments in litigation finance have matured. The vines are ripening, but how sweet are the grapes? We may be set to find out.

In this issue of LINE we’ll speak with experts in law, economics, and investment to see whether they expect that old conventional wisdom will hold true for litigation finance, or if we’re looking at a brave new world.

Warm regards,

Wendy Chou
Founder and CEO
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