Smooth ride for PACCAR bill in Lords; Government faces JR claim over litigation funding legislation

The Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill received a “relatively smooth ride” as it was debated in parliament for the first time, with issues under debate including the retrospective nature of the bill, the Civil Justice Council’s forthcoming review of litigation funding, and the need to improve regulations on DBAs. More from the Law Gazette and Legal Futures.

Meanwhile, two businesses in dispute with their litigation funders have sent a letter before action to the UK government threatening judicial review, complaining about the retrospective effect of the bill. More from Legal Futures.