Litigation

Litigation Fund Launches Legal Battle Against Co-Founder and Law Firm Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

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Atlanta, Ga. — A lawsuit has emerged involving a litigation fund and its co-founder, who are accused of collaborating with a local law firm to misappropriate trade secrets and divert substantial business profits. The lawsuit specifies that this alleged conspiracy was aimed at undermining competition, raising concerns in the legal and financial sectors about ethical practices in litigation funding. The plaintiffs claim that the actions of the defendants have not only compromised confidential information but have also resulted in millions of dollars in losses. These allegations underscore a growing trend in which litigation funding firms … Read more

Legal Firestorm: Litigation Fund Alleges Co-Founder and Atlanta Firm Colluded to Misappropriate Trade Secrets

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Atlanta, Georgia, is at the center of a legal battle involving a litigation fund that has filed a lawsuit against one of its co-founders and a local law firm. The lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to appropriate trade secrets and misappropriate millions in business revenues, raising concerns over competitive practices within the industry. The litigation fund claims that both the co-founder and the Atlanta firm worked together to gain an unfair edge in the market. According to the suit, this alleged collaboration has led to significant financial and reputational damage to the fund, as well as … Read more

Texas Federal Courts Experience Torts Litigation Surge, Surpassing New York and Highlighting Key Trends in 2024

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HOUSTON – A recent study reveals that from 2022 to 2024, the Southern District of Texas ranked second in federal tort lawsuits, trailing only Mississippi’s Southern District. The findings, outlined in the 2025 Torts Litigation Report by Lex Machina, indicate a notable increase in tort litigation across U.S. federal courts. The report highlights a nearly 20 percent rise in federal tort filings between the 2023-2024 and 2021-2022 periods. Contributing factors include larger jury awards, simplified processes for moving cases to federal courts, and stagnant insurance coverage limits that have not adjusted for inflation. Ron Porter, … Read more

Legal Powerhouses: Mayer Brown Welcomes Top Trial Attorneys Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer to Boost California Litigation Team

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SAN FRANCISCO – Mayer Brown has bolstered its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in San Francisco with the addition of partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, both of whom previously practiced at WilmerHale. Their expertise, particularly in areas such as environmental law, product liability, and mass torts, is expected to significantly enhance the firm’s offerings. Michael Olsen, who leads the firm’s practice group, expressed enthusiasm about the new arrivals. He noted that their extensive trial backgrounds and specialized knowledge in environmental and mass tort law will strengthen the firm’s ability to tackle high-stakes disputes for … Read more