“Overview of Alternative Litigation Financing in the United States” by Steven Garber is a report based on research conducted by RAND JUSTICE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ENVIRONMENT. The document provides an overview of U.S. alternative or third-party financing: describes the main types of financing, reviews arguments to limit this activity, begins to analyze its effects on litigation, and suggests lessons for policymakers.
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