Legal Finance

Common Misconceptions About the US Legal System

December 10, 2010
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By A. Antonow Published: December 10, 2010 The US legal system affects every aspect of our lives, often quietly working behind the scenes to keep us safe. The fact that companies are liable for any harm they inflict on customers, for example, ensures that most companies work hard to make their products safe. However,...
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Law Firm Financing: Developing the Law Firm Marketing Budget

December 6, 2010
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By A. Antonow Published: December 6, 2010 In addition to overhead and the usual expenses associated with a law firm, successful attorneys also need to stretch their budgets in order to cover marketing costs. Law firm marketing can mean everything from a multi-million-dollar state-wide marketing campaign to a more modest endeavor. The final result must be...
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Contingency Fees in Canada

December 6, 2010
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By A. Antonow Published: December 21, 2010 Canadians who have suffered from personal injury or who desire to seek legal action have traditionally have had to pay for legal costs out of pocket. Until 2004, not all provinces in Canada allowed contingency fees, which according to the Ministry of the Attorney General, led to...
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The New York Times Weighs in on “Lawsuit Loans”

November 16, 2010
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By A. Antonow Published: November 16, 2010 The New York Times recently ran an article, “Investors Put Money on Lawsuits to Get Payouts,” about the lawsuit funding industry. The article was interesting for a number of reasons. The fact that the subject is rarely tackled in mainstream media certainly made the piece stand out....
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Conventional Loans and Lawsuit Advances: Understanding the Differences

November 7, 2010
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By A. Antonow Published: November 7, 2010 Traditional loans are in the news frequently. In fact, it often seems that as a nation we are in love with the idea of borrowing money. In 2006, household debt as a percentage of income was at a historic high of 130% and has been climbing ever...
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