This episode examines how litigation funding empowers plaintiffs against corporate giants like Google, Cisco, and Meta while addressing the risks posed by the 2024 Litigation Funding Transparency Act. We discuss how mandatory disclosure rules could undermine confidentiality and limit access to justice. Using key cases and federal court decisions, the episode explores the complex balance between transparency, fairness, and advocacy in todayâs legal landscape.
This episode examines how litigation funding empowers plaintiffs against corporate giants like Google, Cisco, and Meta while addressing the risks posed by the 2024 Litigation Funding Transparency Act. We discuss how mandatory disclosure rules could undermine confidentiality and limit access to justice. Using key cases and federal court decisions, the episode explores the complex balance between transparency, fairness, and advocacy in todayâs legal landscape.
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Litigation funding plays a crucial role in enabling patent holders to enforce their intellectual property rights against well-funded defendants. Given the high costs associated with patent litigation, including attorney fees, expert witnesses, and court expenses, many patent owners may otherwise be unable to pursue valid claims. This podcast provides news, explanations, analysis, hints, and recommendations for practitioners throughout the legal finance ecosystem.