Legal Innovation – Investing in Lawsuits

An interview with Prof. Anthony Sebok
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How is the attorney-client relationship impacted when a third party invests in the lawsuit? Professor Anthony Sebok explains what litigation financing is and how it works, and answers the legal ethics questions raised.

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