On June 10, 2026, Brian Michalek, Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, will speak on a panel at the IMN Litigation Finance Conference - "Policy and Practice: Industry Response to Evolving Regulation."
This session will provide a comprehensive analysis of proposed federal legislation affecting litigation finance disclosure and regulation. The topic will examine the specific provisions of active bills, assess their potential impact on business models and operations, and discuss how operators in the space should position themselves and their strategies in response to increased legislative scrutiny.
- What are the key provisions in the Tillis Bill, and what specific disclosure requirements would it impose on litigation funders?
- Are there any compliance infrastructures and processes that litigation finance firms should implement to manage regulatory risks?
- What advocacy and public policy strategies is the industry employing to shape the legislative outcome?
- How might the Tillis Bill affect access to justice for individuals and smaller companies who rely on litigation finance?
- How would mandatory disclosure of litigation funding arrangements impact competitive dynamics and deal structures?
- What disclosure obligations currently exist, and how are they being interpreted and enforced in practice?
- How can the industry proactively establish best practices and self-regulation to pre-empt restrictive oversight?
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