In brief - Employers are the subject of a wave of class
action litigation at a time when the state of play is less certain
than ever before. (Some) litigation funders are excited, but
perhaps all is not what it seems
I THE STAGE IS SET
At one level a perfect storm confronts Australian employers.
Traditional employment structures are under significant threat,
whilst at the same time litigation funders are attracting
unprecedented levels of capital for Australian litigation.
Entrepreneurial litigation funders and plaintiff firms have jumped
in whilst larger funders have remained on the sidelines. The
restraint being exercised is potentially telling.
II THE "PERFECT STORM" - PART 1
