In the News Today – February 23, 2016
- ILR Responds to Hong Kong Law Commission on Risks of Third Party Litigation Funding: ILR filed public comments on a proposal by the Hong Kong Law Commission to authorize the use of what is commonly known as third-party litigation funding (TPLF) to finance the conduct of arbitration matters in this city that is one of the world’s most important business centers. (ILR Blog)
- ‘Explosion’ of ADA Lawsuits Over Company Web Sites: Some defense attorneys are saying there has been an “explosion of activity” from “payment-seeking plaintiffs lawyers” using the Americans with Disabilities Act to sue companies over allegations the company web sites’ are not “accessible.” (Legal Newsline)
- Key Pending Business Cases Before SCOTUS: Some key business cases that are pending in the U.S. Supreme Court are highlighted in this story, including Spokeo v Robins, which could determine whether “a plaintiff in a suit would need to show they were harmed, potentially impacting many class-action lawsuits. Another key case is Tyson Foods Inc. v. Bouaphakeo, which could “clear up how a class can be certified.” (MoneyTalks News)
