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Introduced
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating the Litigation Financing Consumer Protection Act; requiring litigation financiers to register with the Office of Financial Regulation; prohibiting litigation financiers from engaging in specified conduct; providing for a contingent right to civil action proceeds assignability; providing that specified communications between attorneys and litigation financiers do not limit or waive statutory or common-law privilege, etc.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Litigation Financing Consumer Protection Act, which requires litigation financiers to register with the Office of Financial Regulation and prohibits them from engaging in certain conduct, such as paying referral fees or attempting to waive a consumer's rights. The bill also sets requirements for litigation financing contracts, including mandatory disclosures, a right of rescission, and limits on interest rates, fees, and charges. Additionally, the bill establishes that a litigation financier's lien on potential proceeds has priority over certain other liens, and it addresses issues of privilege and enforcement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Banking and Insurance (on 03/14/2020)
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