Legal Special Situations Investing with Lionel, Editor of Valorem Research Newsletter
Jan 9, 2024
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"Lionel, Editor of Valorem Research Newsletter" is the guest in this podcast episode. He discusses legal special situations investing, breach of contract claims, jury psychology, mergers & acquisitions, and upcoming legal cases in 2024. Find out Lionel's thoughts on these topics and subscribe to the Valorem Research Newsletter for more updates.
Timing and patience are crucial when participating in legal special situations, waiting for sufficient information and understanding the psychology of judges and juries.
Filtering out complex and early-stage legal cases, building a network of experts, and analyzing burdens of proof and evidence are essential considerations when assessing the potential of a legal play.
Deep dives
Analyzing Legal Special Situations
In this podcast episode, Lionel, editor of the Valorum Research newsletter, shares insights into his expertise in legal special situations. He discusses the importance of patience and timing when getting involved in these cases, emphasizing the need to wait until there is sufficient information available to make an informed decision. Lionel also highlights the significance of understanding the psychology of judges and juries in these legal matters. Furthermore, he delves into the current state of mergers and acquisitions, antitrust law, and patent disputes, providing a glimpse into what to expect in 2024.
Navigating Complex Legal Cases
Lionel explains the process of filtering out complex legal cases that may be too difficult to analyze or are in the early stages. He emphasizes the importance of having a network of knowledgeable attorneys and experts who can provide guidance and point you in the right direction. Lionel also discusses the challenges and uncertainties in dealing with administrative law cases and federal agencies. While acknowledging the complexity of these matters, he highlights the value of patience, research, and expertise in turning seemingly hard cases into more digestible ones.
Factors in Assessing Compelling Legal Plays
When determining whether a legal play is compelling, Lionel discusses the significance of simplicity, understanding legal claims, and assessing the materiality of the claim to the market cap of the company involved. He explains the importance of analyzing burdens of proof, the evidence produced, and testimony in order to assess the odds of success. Furthermore, Lionel emphasizes the need to filter out cases that are too early or too difficult to analyze, as well as the value of having access to inside information or data rooms to facilitate decision-making.
2024 Outlook and Considerations
Looking ahead to 2024, Lionel highlights the potential impact of the upcoming election on antitrust law and mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the current state of the DOJ and FTC and their approach to antitrust cases, noting that some cases are being brought that may not have been in the past. Lionel also points out potential investment opportunities in patent litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, as companies face patent cliffs and engage in competitive disputes. He encourages staying informed and engaged in these legal matters for potential investment opportunities.
My guest on the show today is Lionel, Editor of Valorem Research Newsletter. I think Lionel (he'd prefer to stay anonymous) might be one of my favorite podcast guests: his appearances on Andrew Walker's Yet Another Value Podcast have to question all my life choices and perhaps re-evaluate getting a law degree, if only so I can totally understand everything he talks about. In our conversation today, Lionel and I talk about how and why he finds legal special situations so interesting, as well as high level overviews of recent cases he discusses in WAY more depth on Andrew's show, his overall take on anti-trust / M&A and his thoughts on the topic for 2024.
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