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UK’s Legatus Launches as a Groundbreaking One-Stop Shop for Litigation Funding, Insurance, and Legal Services

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London, UK — A pioneering business model has emerged in the UK’s legal sector with the establishment of Legatus Holdings Limited, a company that is revolutionizing the way litigation cases are managed and funded. Legatus, which includes Asertis alongside other subsidiaries like KP Law and an insurance management firm, is set to streamline the litigation process by incorporating a full spectrum of related services under one umbrella. This innovative setup was orchestrated by Philip Holden, the CEO at Legatus and former general counsel of Asertis. The restructuring aims to enhance the efficiency of legal financing … Read more

New Parliamentary Report Urges Privacy Law Overhaul to Combat Financial Abuse in Financial Services

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In December 2024, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services released a pivotal report, following a comprehensive inquiry into the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework overseeing financial services in Australia. The inquiry, aimed at identifying shortcomings in preventing financial abuse, uncovered significant regulatory gaps and provided recommendations for enhancing protections within financial institutions. The committee discovered that privacy laws currently hinder the ability of financial institutions to adequately detect and manage cases of financial abuse. Under the existing laws, banks and other financial entities are obliged to secure explicit consent from clients … Read more

Colorado Op-Ed Sparks Debate Over Lawyers’ Role in Dispute Resolution and Access to Legal Services

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Buena Vista, Colo. — In a recent opinion piece, Mark Hillman criticized Colorado attorneys for prioritizing lawsuits over alternative dispute resolutions, suggesting that lawyers too often take a considerable share, often around 45%, of the settlements from their clients. Hillman holds the view that resorting to litigation should be a last option, advocating instead for direct negotiation and problem-solving between conflicting parties. Historically, attorney critiques are far from being novel. Echoes of this disdain could be traced back to at least 1590 with Shakespeare’s “Henry VI”, where amidst a rowdy scene, the character Dick the … Read more

Gunster Law Firm Bolsters Wealth Management Services with Key Hire Andrew Nerney in Boca Raton

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Boca Raton, FL — In a strategic boost to its already significant portfolio, a renowned Florida-based law firm has broadened its personal wealth services by enlisting a highly skilled new team member. Gunster, known for its extensive operations across the state, announced the hiring of attorney Andrew Nerney, a seasoned expert in estate planning and tax law, who will work out of the Boca Raton office. Andrew Nerney, who brings over a decade of specialized legal experience to his new role, has crafted a niche in areas such as estate and tax business succession planning, … Read more