The U.S. Supreme Court has submitted its proposed FRCP Rule 16.1 to Congress, marking the final step toward its implementation. Barring Congressional action, this new rule for MDL proceedings will take effect on December 1, 2025. More on Rule 16.1 here: bit.ly/3GpYZzj

“Judges and parties to a case need to know who is controlling litigation and settlement decisions.” More from Lawyers4CivilJustice G.C. Alex Dahl in The Wall Street Journal on the problem of undisclosed third-party litigation funding and how to address the lack of transparency: bit.ly/40fyHqn

Courts must be aware of who has a stake in the outcome of litigation in their courtrooms in order to avoid potential conflicts of interest and the appearance of impropriety. Read more about why you should #AskAboutTPLF here: bit.ly/3Z0CasR

Instead of courts’ resorting to ad-hoc practices concerning disclosure of TPLF, the Federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules should promulgate a rule requiring uniform disclosure of TPLF contracts. More on why a rule is critical to the management of MDLs: bit.ly/4ovLlvT

A recent study found that fraudulent scientific studies are being published in journals more and more frequently. This underscores why states must ensure judges fulfill their role as gatekeeper to keep junk science out of courtrooms. Read more here: bit.ly/4lhCdIz

“The time is ripe for requiring plaintiffs to pull back the curtain on litigation funding contracts.” Read more from Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Steve Harkins and Tori Langton in Law.com: bit.ly/4oYyNxy

NEW comment letter from Lawyers4CivilJustice reveals that third-party litigation funding contracts feature significant control mechanisms, despite funders’ contrary claims. Read more: bit.ly/464bN7q

NEW ANALYSIS from Lawyers4CivilJustice reveals that third-party litigation funding contracts feature significant control mechanisms, despite funders’ contrary claims, demonstrating the need for a uniform disclosure rule of funding agreements.

Although the FRCP lack a rule requiring TPLF disclosure, states are taking action to address the potential disruptions to litigation that third-party funding may pose. Read more here: bit.ly/3HhE2XG

Does LCJ's analysis showing control provisions in TPLF contracts make you more or less convinced that a uniform disclosure rule is needed?

#OnThisDay in 1870, the first Reconstruction Legislature, made up of 27 Black lawmakers and 150 white lawmakers, met in Richmond, Virginia — a state that had been devastated more by the Civil War than any other state. After the war ended, Black Virginians battled KKK violence

TPLF contracts raise important questions about who gets access to private information in litigation. Without disclosure of the identity of funders, litigants are unaware of who may have access to their data. Read more about TPLF data privacy concerns here: bit.ly/43jsjAq

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟔 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 😤 No. 5 UMW Basketball is headed to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season! #GetDirtyGoWash 🦅 x #d3hoops 🏀

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Mary Washington comes from behind to clinch a spot in their first ever NCAA Championship game! #d3data #d3 #d3sports #d3hoops UMW Athletics

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UMW Men's Basketball Tops #1 Trinity (CT), 64-61, to Advance to NCAA Division III National Championship Game umweagles.com/news/2026/3/21… #GetDirtyGoWash 🦅

The Advisory Cmte on Civil Rules meets on 4/14 to consider whether to require disclosure of TPLF agreements. They should draft a rule requiring uniform disclosure based on the LCJ/ILR proposal, modeled after disclosure of insurance agreements. shorturl.at/okQm2 1/3

AT THE BUZZER. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY, THE UMW Athletics EAGLES ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏀🏆 #WhyD3 | #D3mhoops

Proud of UMW basketball and UMW Athletics - great season and a thrilling win for the natty!