In an ongoing investigation into third-party patent litigation control and funding in Delaware, a federal judge has announced plans to refer an attorney to the state bar’s disciplinary counsel. The announcement, which signals further escalation in the meticulous probe, comes along with a 30-day timer set for an Illinois lawyer to stave off a similar referral. This development represents another twist in an already multifaceted legal situation.
The crux of the investigation lies in the complex and often controversial world of third-party patent litigation control and funding. With this in Delaware, the state’s legal and corporate circles, often intermingled, await the unfolding implications of this widening probe.
Additional updates and detailed analysis on the matter can be found in the original reporting found at Law360.