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The Lawyer Podcast

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Unpacking Class Actions: Costs, Benefits, and System Efficiency

This chapter explores the complexities of class actions in litigation funding, centered around a significant case that brings attention to the distribution of legal fees. It questions who really gains from public class actions, suggesting that lawyers and funding entities often reap the most benefits, while also addressing the ongoing review of litigation funding in the UK.

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