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Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer

Attorney at Work

Securing your law firm is like eating an elephant its a massive challenge that cannot be tackled in one bite or alone. This primer covers the reality of law firm cybersecurity breaches costs, incident response, data recovery, backups and essential security steps. Cybersecurity Incidents Are a Reality for Law Firms Its no longer […] The post Law Firm Cybersecurity: Updates from the Breach, A New Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Replicants at the Bench: Opinions On AI In Law Firms

Law Sites

This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyers Journal, Vol. II. To get free online access to all articles or subscribe to the print edition, visit www.triallawyersjournal.com An android a human robot confidently addressing a courtroom, its digital eyes gleaming with intelligence. The judge and jurors, captivated.

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After Florida Report, Georgia Senator Wants Investigation into MGAs, Insurer Profits

Insurance Journal

Concerns about Florida-based insurance carriers masking profits with the help of affiliated companies has spilled across the border into Georgia, with one state senator calling for an investigation. Sen.

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On LawNext: SurePoint CEO Eric Thurston on Acquiring ZenCase and His Vision for Mid-Market Practice Management

Law Sites

Recently, legal technology company SurePoint Technologies acquired the legal practice management company ZenCase in a strategic move aimed at enhancing SurePoints practice management offerings for mid-sized law firms.

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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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Florida Bill Would Limit AI in Claims Denials, Extend Bar on Execs, Raise Surplus Levels

Insurance Journal

After years of rising insurance premiums, anger from homeowners, and recent reports about some property insurance carriers’ alleged diverting of profits, bills seen as “consumer friendly” continue to gain traction in the Florida Legislature.

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Reconsidering IPR Strategies in Light of Kroy IP Holdings v. Groupon

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuits precedential decision in Kroy IP Holdings LLC v. Groupon Inc. (Kroy IP) has significant strategic implications for patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. The holding, facts, and procedural aspects of Kroy IP are well covered here. This article focuses on how the decision affects patent litigation and IPR strategies for both patent owners and IPR petitioners.

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Not Seeking Sanctions Before DivX ITC Complaint Withdrawn Dooms Realtek

IP Watchdog

The ITC instituted a Section 337 investigation in October 2020 against Realtek, TCL and other respondents over DivXs allegations certain video processing devices imported into the U.S. for sale infringed its patent claims. Prior to an evidentiary hearing in July 2021, DivX filed an unopposed motion to withdraw its Section 337 complaint as it pertained to Realtek, proceeding on its infringement theories in the evidentiary hearing against TCL instead.

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Finland Ranks World’s Happiest Again With US At Worst-Ever Level

Insurance Journal

Finland’s unbroken streak as the world’s happiest country continued for an eighth year while the US fell to 24th place, its lowest-ever level in the global ranking.

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The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here!

Legal IT Insider

Hi and welcome to the March Orange Rag, which this month is out early to avoid a clash with Legalweek in New York at the end of the month. It […] The post The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Odey Banned From UK Finance Services Industry for ‘Lack of Integrity’

Insurance Journal

Crispin Odey was fined 1.8 million ($2.3 million) and banned by the UK’s financial regulator for showing a “reckless disregard” for governance at his former investment fund.

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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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Legaltech Latest: Entegrata closes seed funding for data lakehouse business as Caddi launches following $5m backing 

Legal IT Insider

Entegrata helps law firms centralise their data, while Caddi is an innovative AI automation solution. Both have raised seed funding this month. US data lakehouse solution provider Entegrata announced yesterday […] The post Legaltech Latest: Entegrata closes seed funding for data lakehouse business as Caddi launches following $5m backing appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Homeowners Have Post-Loss Responsibilities Too, Florida Appeals Court Says in HCI Win

Insurance Journal

Florida insurers, often on the receiving end of insureds’ complaints in the courts and in the news media may take heart from a new ruling by a Florida appeals court, which draws a bold line under insureds’ responsibilities …

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‘Too Many Daves’ in eDiscovery? How High-Velocity Online Sharing May Be Undermining Critical Thought in the Industry

Complex Discovery

Background Note: This reposting highlights the Dr. Seuss story “Too Many Daves,” which is about a family with too many children, all named Dave, and how it becomes difficult for the parents to keep track of and distinguish between them. Similarly, in the digital media realm of eDiscovery, there may be too many voices sharing non-substantive information, making it difficult for professionals to distinguish between valuable contributions and those that may be less meaningful.

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Wikimedia Challenges India Content Takedown, Warns of Chilling Effect on Free Speech

Insurance Journal

The Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, has asked India’s Supreme Court to quash an order directing the online encyclopedia operator to take down a page describing its legal dispute with a domestic news agency.

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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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Visibility Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Diaz v. United States , No. 21-14, 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court addressed the admissibility of expert testimony concerning a defendant’s mental state in criminal proceedings. While the case did not specifically involve a Visibility Expert Witness , it has significant implications for the scope of expert testimony in criminal trials.

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JD Power: Customers Not Happy With Carrier Property Claims Service

Insurance Journal

Higher premiums and longer wait times make property owners less satisfied with their insurers. These not-very-surprising results from J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S.

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What Is an Implied Contract in Business Law?

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

Many people believe that to have a contract, there must be an express written contract signed by both sides. But that is not the law. Contracts can be formed by words (i.e., an oral contract) and conduct. Contracts formed by conduct are called implied contracts, and they are as binding and enforceable as written contracts. This principle guarantees fairness and ensures that no one benefits unfairly at the expense of another when there is no formal written or verbal contract.

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Pipeline Company’s Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Goes to a North Dakota Jury

Insurance Journal

Greenpeace used malicious and deceptive tactics to disrupt the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline and keep it from going forward, an attorney for the company behind the project said Monday.

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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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What To Look for in an Attorney Who Handles Breach of Contract Disputes

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

When youre a business owner, a breach of contract is a big deal. You may suffer severe financial and reputational damage if you dont handle the situation carefully and professionally. This is when an attorney skilled in resolving breach of contract disputes (and trying them to conclusion in court) steps in. An attorney with a strong track record addressing breach of contract claims, years of experience, and education in contract law can negotiate a resolution, so you can save time and money in t

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People Moves: Alabama DOI Names Boswell Accounting Director

Insurance Journal

The Alabama Department of Insurance has named Nicole Boswell accounting director. Boswell, with the department since 2008, previously was accounting manager of financial operations and assistant financial officer for the department.

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Litera flexes its platform with the launch of Litera One and Litera AI+

Legal IT Insider

Litera today (19 March) announced the launch of cloud-based legal workflow solution Litera One and GenAI engine Litera AI+, in a major release for the US legal technology provider. Litera […] The post Litera flexes its platform with the launch of Litera One and Litera AI+ appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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People Moves: Coalition’s First CTO Virudhagiri Joins From Tesla

Insurance Journal

Coalition, the world’s first active insurance provider designed to prevent digital risk before it strikes, hired Maha Virudhagiri as the company’s first chief technology officer (CTO).

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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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Gap Flags DEI Scrutiny as New Risk Factor in Shareholder Report

Securities Docket

The Gap, Inc. told investors on Tuesday that heightened scrutiny of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives posed a risk to its business. In its 10-K annual report, the clothing giant pointed to mounting attention on DEI, adding that negative perception of our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, whether due to perceived over or under pursuit of such initiatives, may likewise result in criticism as well as potential litigation or other adverse impacts.

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Swiss Re to Sell Entire 10.05% Stake in Canada’s Definity Financial for C$655 Million

Insurance Journal

Swiss Re is selling its entire 10.05% stake in Definity Financial, the Canadian property/casualty insurer, for C$655 million ($458.1 million) — a decision the reinsurer made after a review of its investment portfolio.

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CHANGE IN COURT FEES FROM 8th APRIL 2025: LINK TO THE PRACTICE DIRECTION

Civil Litigation Brief

An earlier post set out the changes to court fees that are coming into force on the 8th April 2025. The Practice Direction that brings those changes into force has now been passed. THE PRACTICE DIRECTION The Court and.

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Detroit Area CBP Director Charged in FEMA Fraud Scheme

Insurance Journal

A federal criminal complaint was unsealed today charging the Director of United States Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Center for Excellence and Expertise over Automotive and Aerospace Engineering with engaging in a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency …

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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

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THE COURT WOULD NOT ORDER A SPLIT TRIAL: FUZZY LINES, COSTS, PREJUDICE AND OTHER FACTORS MEAN ALL ISSUES SHOULD BE HEARD TOGETHER

Civil Litigation Brief

InTatiana Soroka v Payne Hicks Beach (A Firm)[2025] EWHC 602 (Ch) Master Kaye refused the claimant’s application for a split trial. The judgment considers in detail the guidance from the authorities and the matters the court should take into account.

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CRC Group Acquires Texas’ Risk Transfer Partners

Insurance Journal

CRC Group, an independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, announced the acquisition of Risk Transfer Partners (RTP), a casualty-focused wholesale brokerage business.

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Legally On the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai – Sahar Farooqi – E08

Legally Speaking

In this episode of Legally on the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai, we meet Sahar Farooqi, Barrister & Transformation Officer at Harneys, as well as a highly tenured social media figure, particularly across LinkedIn, providing key legal advice and insights.

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Another Raw Pet Food Recall Is Tied to Illness And Death in Cats

Insurance Journal

A California pet food maker has recalled its raw chicken products after they were linked to bird flu infections in two cats and suspected in a third in New York City.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.