In 2017 there has been an expansion of litigation funding, both in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Over the last 10 years the industry has solidified and matured, and is now seen as a viable investment strategy for many people. The industry has also opened up in recent years, as transparency about …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Divorce-proof your marriage! January is the month for calling it quits – as expert shares her tips o…
With a New Year, comes the start of resolutions – but for others, it’s the end on their marriage. Lawyers around the world have dubbed January as the prime break-up period for relationships due to the soaring numbers of unhappy couples splitting after the festive break. With January 8 marked as ‘Divorce Day’, the date falls …
The Priciest British Divorce Ever, Ant Mcpartlin to Pay Lisa Armstrong £31million
the 42-year-old TV presenter is ‘happy’ to part with half of his reported fortune to keep the pair’s marriage split amicable. (Source: Photo Agency – Shutterstock) Follow > , , , , , , , , , , , , Ant McPartlin has been seen in public for the first time since announcing his divorce …
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Micron the target of a $42m patent suit as trade secrets row spills into Chinese litigation
A month after finding itself on the receiving end of a trade secret lawsuit from Micron, Taiwan’s UMC has asserted patents in China against the US chip major. This latest litigation means another US semiconductor company finds itself staring down the barrel of a patent lawsuit in Fujian, a hub of China’s domestic memory sector. …
Ant McPartlin files for divorce from wife Lisa Armstrong
Ant McPartlin has filed for divorce from his wife Lisa Armstrong after 11 years of marriage. The couple wed in 2006 and have known each other for more than two decades. A spokesman for Mr McPartlin told the Standard: “In response to the recent speculation in the media, Ant is very sad to announce that, after …
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Wells Fargo’s earnings take yet another big litigation hit
Laura J. Keller, Bloomberg Published 11:39 am, Friday, January 12, 2018 Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Daniel Tepper. A Wells Fargo branch in New York on Jan. 5, 2018. A Wells Fargo branch in New York on Jan. 5, 2018. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Daniel Tepper. Wells Fargo’s earnings take yet another big litigation hit Wells Fargo …
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2018 outlook: Litigation spending up, law firm rosters down
In a legal market that continues to ask firms to do more with less, there is a bright spot expected to bring about a possible business increase in 2018: litigation. As part of its 2018 Litigation Outlook, Massachusetts-based BTI Consulting has predicted that large companies will spend roughly $20.7 billion on litigation this year, compared …
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2017 Year in Review: Corporate Governance Litigation & Regulation
Delaware courts have recently issued decisions that have fundamentally altered corporate governance litigation. In 2016, the Court of Chancery changed the landscape for resolution of class actions on the basis of “disclosure-only” settlements, i.e., settlements without any monetary payment to the class. In In re Trulia, Inc. Stockholder Litig.,1 the Court of Chancery refused to approve such …
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Queen’s Prison Law Clinic takes on more prisoners’ rights test-case litigation
As the Queen’s Prison Law Clinic ramps up its mandate to take on more prisoners’ rights test-case litigation, the group already has a significant win under its belt. Staff lawyer Paul Quick says the litigation mandate is relatively new for the clinic — it’s been in the works over the last few years but “really …
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Victoria Azarenka withdraws from Aussie Open amid custody dispute
Saoirse Ronan to wear black — Golden Globes According to Ronan, however, it was listening to Oprah Winfrey’s powerful speech on the topic while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award that really encompassed everything she and others in the entertainment industry were feeling. Another fire breaks out in Mumbai, this time in Session Court’s premises …
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