Democrat Sweep Eases Litigation Finance Regulation Worries

Emily Siegel and Ryan Tarinelli report that Democrats’ sweeping victory in the November 3 US elections has boosted confidence among litigation funders that Republican-backed proposals to impose disclosure requirements and restrictions on third-party litigation funding will stall in Congress, with incoming House Judiciary Committee leadership expected to oppose measures that industry supporters argue would limit access to justice.

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