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Trend: Lawsuit ‘venture capitalists’ feed litigation fire

12/28/2010

In the past, it was common for lawyers representing employees to front the money for filing fees, deposition costs and expert witnesses. Enter a new enterprise—companies that essentially invest in lawsuits by lending to lawyers money required to mount successful litigation. This new financing system is helping lawyers bring more lawsuits without risking their personal wealth.

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