Funding

States Push Back Against Federal Funding Conditions in Controversial Immigration Lawsuit

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Providence, Rhode Island — In late April, state officials received a stern warning from the Department of Transportation (DOT), urging cooperation on immigration initiatives or facing potential cuts to critical funding. Though no immediate funds were revoked, states expressed concerns that cuts were on the horizon. In May, the attorneys general from a coalition of states, including California, New York, and Illinois, filed a lawsuit challenging a new directive dubbed the “Duffy Directive.” This legal action stems from claims that the directive imposes unconstitutional mandates on states, compelling them to either comply with federal immigration … Read more

Court Blocks Illegal HHS Grant Reductions, Restores Vital Funding for Critical Services

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A federal judge in Houston has ruled that certain funding cuts imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services were unlawful, resulting in the reinstatement of millions of dollars aimed at supporting critical health programs. The decision marks a significant victory for several community organizations that had contested the funding reductions. In a prolonged legal battle, the judge found that the cuts, which had targeted essential health services, violated statutory protections. The decision emphasized the importance of these programs, which serve vulnerable populations, particularly in underserved areas facing health disparities. The HHS had announced … Read more

"Emerging Trends in UK Litigation Funding: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for Mass Claims"

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London, England — The landscape of mass litigation in England is shifting dramatically, spurred on by a burgeoning litigation funding industry over the past decade. Unlike in the United States, where complex multi-claimant lawsuits are a staple of the judicial process, England’s legal framework is adapting to accommodate this growing trend. While litigation funding was once rare in the UK, it has seen exponential growth, with financial backing soaring from £198 million in 2011-2012 to approximately £2.2 billion by 2022. This significant tenfold increase positions the UK among the largest markets for litigation funding globally, … Read more

Judge Overturns Controversial Trump-Era NIH Grant Cuts, Reinstating Funding for Vital Research Areas

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Washington — A federal judge has invalidated several directives from the Trump administration that led to the cancellation of numerous National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants. Many of these funded research on critical topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine skepticism. Dr. Peter Lurie, head of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, remarked that the orders to terminate grants linked to “DEI”—diversity, equity, and inclusion—were found to be both arbitrary and unlawful. His organization was one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging the administration’s actions. The ruling was issued by … Read more