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Litigation

Nov. 18, 2015

Litigation finance fund invests $30M across seven law firms

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By Steven Crighton
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Bentham IMF, a major litigation finance fund, has decided to commit $30 million to fund a portfolio of at least 60 cases handled by seven U.S. law firms on a variety of matters, including intellectual property, insurance coverage, entertainment, healthcare and contracts.

Bentham's move, announced Monday, represents a break from the traditional model of funding single ...

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