The Florida Bar’s Plan to Address Gender Equality in Law
“When she arrived in traffic court and approached the podium, the traffic magistrate called out, ‘I’m not ready for ya. Have a seat, babe.’…
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‘Potential’ Litigation Funding Not Relevant in Google Lawsuit
In the civil justice system, the ongoing debate about litigation funding spans a variety of issues. In the high-profile NFL concussion litigation, for example, Judge…
The Bairs Foundation Welcomes John Richmond to Board
The Bairs Foundation offers a litigation funding alternative to plaintiffs who need help making ends meet during the course of their lawsuits. At 7% simple…
Premier Berkeley Law Conference Takes on Litigation Finance
In a first-of-its-kind joint coordination conference and subcommittee meeting on the Rules of Federal Practice at Berkeley Law, the topic of litigation finance was front…
Be a Civil Justice Visionary
Our goal is to change the plaintiff funding industry. But it’s clear we can’t do this alone. At the Bairs Foundation, we have funded nearly…
Women’s Gains from 2015 Hold Steady as Complex Case Leadership Continues
Seeing the legal profession as a “boys’ club” is going out of style fast. Firms are increasingly waking up to the idea that leadership and…
Lawsuit Funders May Soon Have to Make Their Transactions Known
Our purpose for founding the Bairs Foundation was to give plaintiffs a fair funding alternative when they need financial help during litigation. We couldn’t sit…
What’s the Deal with Forced Arbitration?
The term “forced arbitration” has been in the news a lot recently. At the end of 2017, Microsoft announced that it eliminate forced arbitration clauses…
If Your Client is Receiving Government Benefits, Read This Before Settling
If you’re a lawyer with a client who receives needs-based government benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you know how critical this financial…
Deferring Income as a Trial Lawyer with Structured Attorney Fees
Every day, we at Milestone Consulting have an opportunity to elaborate on the concept of deferred income or structured attorney fees with lawyers, professional athletes,…