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*CJC ANNOUNCE REVIEW INTO THIRD PARTY LITIGATION FUNDING* The Civil Justice Council has today announced a review of litigation funding. The CJC will look to provide an interim report this summer, followed by a full report in summer 2025. Issue to be considered include: - Approach and present position with Third Party Funding (TPF). - Whether current arrangements for TPF delivers effective access to justice (to include a look at possible alternatives). - Whether TPF should be regulated and if so by who. - Whether funder's return on any TPF agreement should be capped. - The role of the court in relation to litigation funded by TPF. - Issues around potential conflicts of interest between funders, legal representatives and funded litigators. More information is available via the Judiciary website -> https://lnkd.in/ec74rEeH Carter Burnett #costs #legal #law #costslaw #litigationfunding #thirdpartyfunding #civiljusticecouncil #funding

In their latest article for the ABA Litigation journal, 'Good Fences, Bad Neighbors,' Roger Slade and Rebecca Casamayor, Equity Partners at Haber Law, explore the complexities of condominium litigation and offer guidance on navigating these disputes: https://bit.ly/4dMzeFb #HaberLaw #SouthFlorida #ConstructionLaw #RealEstateLaw #Lawteam #CondominiumLaw #Litigation

Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce that Trusts & Estates Practice Co-Chair Jeffrey Glaser was included in The Daily Record’s 2024 Estate and Trust Law Power List. This group is composed of the most influential and respected practitioners in the estate & trust law sector in Maryland. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ezNkNXfj #EstatesandTrusts #MarylandLawyer #LeaderInLaw

The doctrine of lis pendens The doctrine of lis pendens, Latin for "pending litigation," refers to the legal principle that restricts the transfer of property that is the subject of ongoing litigation. It aims to protect the integrity of court proceedings and prevent parties from disposing of property to evade potential judgments. Contextually, lis pendens is often invoked in real estate disputes where one party attempts to sell or transfer property while a legal action concerning that property is pending. By restricting such transactions, the doctrine ensures that any judgment rendered in the litigation will be binding on subsequent purchasers. The history of the doctrine dates back centuries, with its roots found in Roman law. It was later codified and developed in various legal systems, including common law jurisdictions. The principle evolved to strike a balance between protecting the rights of parties involved in litigation and maintaining stability and fairness in property transactions. Today, lis pendens statutes and case law provide guidance on its application in modern legal systems #realestatelaw, #propertydisputes #civilprocedure. #LegalHistory #DoctrineOfLisPendens

Missy Turk Firmage, principal in Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.’s Estate & Trust Administration & Litigation and Estate Planning & Asset Protection practice groups, addressed the members of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (IL NAELA) on “Shifting the Burden in Undue Influence Cases.” This important presentation detailed the law in Illinois on challenging an estate plan based on undue influence, the presumptions that may arise in such cases when a fiduciary is involved and the process by which the burden can be shifted. For more information on Missy, click below. https://lnkd.in/gwChBnJ8 #ElderLaw #EstatePlanning #NAELA #ChuhakandTecson #Righttherewithyou

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Mehvish Chaudhry, instructed by Kevin Skinner at Goodman Ray for the respondent and Martha Gray, instructed by James Netto at The International Family Law Group LLP for the applicant in WB v VM [2024] EWHC 302 (Fam). This was an application for a return order under the inherent jurisdiction in respect of a 2 year old who had been been removed to Jordan. To read the summary and the full published judgment click the link below. https://lnkd.in/eqEvGMFB #familylaw #HarcourtChambers #Privatechildrenlaw #Internationalfamilylaw