L. E. Bushouse News
Former Congressman: Third-party litigation funding can ‘prevent plaintiffs and defendants from reaching fair settlements’
Bob Goodlatte, a former Congressman, stated that third-party litigation funding (TPLF) can create a conflict of interest within the legal system because funders seek to maximize their profits from lawsuits. Goodlatte shared his statement during a June 12 Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the impact of TPLF in the U.S. intellectual property system.
Partners for Justice co-founder: ‘Life-changing’ free rides from Uber threatened by Proposition 22 litigation
Partners for Justice (PFJ) co-founder Emily Galvin-Almanza, a former California public defender, said in a May 26 opinion piece that PFJ's partnership with Uber, which provides free rides to court dates, could be impacted if the California Supreme Court overturns Proposition 22.