But Mississippi AG Jim Hood says the high - profile cases are only a small portion of his office's work and that firms that suggest particular lawsuits should get the contracts to handle them. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
This particular lawsuit originated in 2010, when four small business owners sued the company for extortion, claiming that after they turned down paid advertising from the company, bad reviews suddenly resurfaced, while good reviews were buried. (entrepreneur.com)
But whatever you think of the merits of the particular lawsuit against Gawker, critics warn that this kind of arrangement — where a wealthy person funds third - party lawsuits against a common foe — is ripe for abuse. (vox.com)