A cartel is when a group of producers agree to coordinate supply of their product to the market, which means they can control prices such as when you cut supply to increase prices or flood the market to decrease prices. For example, OPEC is a cartel of oil-producing states that is led by Saudi Arabia.

Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) is an arrangement where an independent third party (the funder) provides financial support to a litigant (individual, company, or group) to pursue or defend a legal claim.

In return, the funder receives a portion of any financial award or settlement if the case succeeds.

If the case fails, the funder loses their investment and receives nothing.

You are a passionate vegan scientist who has created an airborn virus, that once inhaled causes the infected to be republsed by the sight, smell and idea of consuming meat. Your early research indicates that there are no life threatening physical side effects. Your research funds have run dry and you have two options. You can apply for a research grant to study the virus further or you can release the virus into the atmosphere where it would likely spread around the world.