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Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies

Attorney at Work

Theres a growing talent gap in the legal industry. Gene Commander points to talent development and career advancement strategies that can propel midsize and smaller firms into the next decade. The post Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Another New Study of Legal AI Shows Some Models Can Significantly Improve Work Quality and Efficiency

Law Sites

Just last week, I wrote about a first-of-its-kind benchmarking study of legal AI tools, and now comes another, much-different study, that is also the first of its kind.

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Investigations to Legislation: Florida Lawmakers Weighing Insurance Industry Changes

Insurance Journal

Florida legislative leaders, facing increasing pressure from the public and the press, this week pledged to investigate property insurers’ financial structures.

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‘My Dear Miss Glory, the Robots Are Not People,’ Says Judge In Yet Another Hallucinations Case

Law Sites

“My dear Miss Glory, the Robots are not people. Mechanically they are more perfect than we are; they have an enormously developed intelligence, but they have no soul.” With that quote from R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots), a 1920 science fiction play by Czech writer Karel apek, U.S. District Judge Kai N.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Marsh Acquires Milan-Based Brokerage Fontana Rava-Toscano & Partners

Insurance Journal

Marsh, the insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced that it has acquired Fontana Rava-Toscano & Partners (FRT), a Milan-based insurance brokerage. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Software for Contract Management: 5 Best Options in 2025

Percipient

Contracts arent just paperworktheyre the foundation of business relationships. In fact, contracts govern 70% to 80% of business operations , whether its dealing with clients, partnerships, or employee agreements. That means nearly everything a company does is tied to some form of contract. And when contracts arent managed properly? Delays, compliance risks, and financial losses start piling up.

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How It Works: Our Product Walkthrough with the Clearbrief.ai Team

Law Sites

This week on How it Works, Jacqueline Schafer, the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, along with Tim Parker, account executive at Clearbrief, walk me through the software. Clearbrief is a software that has been covered extensively on this blog and on LawNext podcast since it placed as a Startup Alley finalist in 2022.

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Kroger Chairman and CEO Resigns Following Investigation Into Personal Conduct

Insurance Journal

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

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Requesting Parties Are Denied “Input” Into Producing Party’s Search Terms

E-Discovery LLC

In Tremblay v. OpenAI, Inc., 2025 WL 635335 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 27, 2025), plaintiffs, the requesting parties, sought to have input in determining search terms to be used by defendant, the producing party. Based on the specter of too many future delays and disputes over methodology and search term formulation, the request was denied. Two subsequent requests were also denied.

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APCIA: Tariffs to Hurt Families and Business Owners, Affect Affordability

Insurance Journal

The president and CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued a statement calling the tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China a disruption as many homeowners attempt to rebuild after recent natural catastrophes.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Legally On the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai – Raymond Kisswany – E02

Legally Speaking

In this episode of Legally on the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai, We speak to Raymond Kisswany, partner and head of International Trade & Digital Assets and Startups at Davidson and Co Law Firm.

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Australia’s Insured Losses From Cyclone Alfred Could Top US$1.3 Billion: S&P

Insurance Journal

Australia’s largest property and casualty (P/C) insurers should be well placed to manage claims stemming from tropical cyclone Alfred, which could top A$2billion (US$1.3 billion), according to a report published by S&P Global Ratings.

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Webinar Replay: The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities Facing Legal Practice in 2025

Legal IT Insider

The legal industry is at a pivotal moment, shaped by rapid technological advancements and shifting client expectations. On February 27th, 2025, a panel of legal leaders joined Legal IT Insider […] The post Webinar Replay: The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities Facing Legal Practice in 2025 appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Florida Tort Reform: Happy Second Birthday

Insurance Journal

March 24 will mark two years since Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed tort reform measures into law.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?

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How to Investigate Prison Staffing Trends in Your State

The Marshall Project

Our toolkit helps you report on how the widespread, long-term trend of declining prison staff affects both safety behind bars and state budgets.

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Texas Reports 13 New Measles Cases as CDC Arrives in State

Insurance Journal

Texas reported 13 new cases of measles Tuesday even as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team of epidemiologists and doctors to help the state with the growing outbreak.

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Bar Battle of the Bots – Part Two

E-Discovery Team

The article evaluates the performance of advanced AI models, specifically OpenAI's ChatGPT 4o, in a simulated Bar Exam. In Part One, ChatGPT 4o distinguished itself with its comprehensive legal reasoning, winning the essay question despite some limitations. The second part delves into ChatGPT 4o's full response and its reasoning process, emphasizing the significance of meta-reasoning for assessing trustworthiness in legal settings.

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Rebranding, Renaming, Reorganizing: The Hartford, CRC Group, Bridge Specialty

Insurance Journal

The Hartford Stag Gets a New Look The iconic stag logo of The Hartford is getting a new lookone that the company describes as bold and contemporaryhonoring “the company’s rich history while demonstrating its modern, visionary spirit.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!

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SEC Agrees to Drop Enforcement Suit Against Cumberland DRW, Firm Says

Securities Docket

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its enforcement case against Cumberland DRW, the crypto trading arm of Chicago-based trading firm DRW, according to a Tuesday announcement from the company. The SEC sued Cumberland DRW last October, accusing the firm of acting as an unregistered securities dealer and alleging it sold more than $2 billion in unregistered securities, naming tokens like Polygon (POL), Solana (SOL), Cosmos (ATOM), Algorand (ALGO) and Filecoin (FIL)

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Floods in Indonesia’s Capital Displace Thousands, Shut Factories

Insurance Journal

Torrential rain triggered heavy flooding in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta and nearby cities, affecting more than 60,000 people and shutting down shops and factories.

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SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtable on Security Status

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that its Crypto Task Force will host a series of roundtables to discuss key areas of interest in the regulation of crypto assets. The Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity series will begin on March 21 with its inaugural roundtable, How We Got Here and How We Get Out Defining Security Status. Source: SEC.gov | SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtable on Security Status The post SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Roundtable on Security Status appea

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Supreme Court Hears Texas Nuclear Waste Storage Dispute

Insurance Journal

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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COST BITES 220: QOCS PROTECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CO-CLAIMANTS WHO DO NOT BRING A CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY: NOR DOES IT APPLY WHEN A CASE IS STRUCK OUT

Civil Litigation Brief

In BB & Ors v Khayyat & Ors [2025] EWHC 443 (KB) Mr Justice Soole rejected an argument that claimants who had not brought an action for personal injury could have the benefit of QOCS protection. The fact that they.

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Artmeis Announces Partnership With Louisiana’s Ozark

Insurance Journal

Artemis Insurance, a full-service insurance agency and the new parent brand of Texan Insurance, announced its partnership with Louisiana-based Ozark Insurance Agency, a provider of personal and commercial insurance solutions for six decades.

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Where Are the Female Bill Nyes? Emily Calandrelli’s Challenge to STEM Media

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note:Emily Calandrellis keynote at SXSW EDU 2025 delivered a powerful message about the intersections of representation, opportunity, and success in STEM. By sharing her own experiences in both science and media, she exposed the systemic barriers that have prevented women from achieving equal visibility in STEM education and entertainment.

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Rain in Carolinas May Dampen Wildfires But Threat of Tornadoes, More Fires Looms

Insurance Journal

The Carolinas saw some much-needed rainfall Wednesday morning, helping to quell wildfires that had burned more than 2,600 acres but also raising the threat of tornadoes.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 1: FAILURE TO SERVE A REPLY ALLEGING FORGERY LEADS TO JUDGMENT AT TRIAL BEING SET ASIDE

Civil Litigation Brief

For some time now I have been meaning to write a series on the numerous issues that arise when cases are not pleaded properly. There are a catalogue of cases where the parties come to court, normally shortly before (sometimes.

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Cyclone Forces Australian Evacuations as Brisbane Braces for Hit

Insurance Journal

Millions of Australians are bracing for a direct hit from a tropical cyclone heading toward the nation’s third-biggest city, with the storm already forcing evacuations and closing ports and schools throughout Queensland.

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Vedder Price Expands New York Office with Addition of White Collar Attorney Daniel R. Alonso | Vedder Price

Securities Docket

Vedder Price is pleased to announce that trial attorney Daniel R. Alonso has joined the firms New York office as a Shareholder in the Government Investigations and White Collar Defense Group and Co-Chair of Latin America Investigations and Litigation. Source: Vedder Price Expands New York Office with Addition of White Collar Attorney Daniel R. Alonso | News | Vedder Thinking | Vedder Price The post Vedder Price Expands New York Office with Addition of White Collar Attorney Daniel R.

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Frito-Lay Employee’s Injury in Hoops Tourney Ruled Out of Bounds for Workers Comp

Insurance Journal

A forklift driver for Frito-Lay who injured his achilles tendon playing in a company basketball game is not covered by workers compensation.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an