Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Wayne Hassay | Branding a law firm is like fulfilling a promise to the public related to the benefits of the service a law firm provides. The post Branding a Law Firm: How It Puts You Ahead of the Crowd appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The New Jersey Supreme Court is seeking comments on proposals to adopt the duty of technology competence for lawyers and to add a technology requirement for continuing legal education.
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E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
In Whitmore v. Kroger Limited Partnership , 2024 WL 4795686 (W.D. Va. Nov. 14, 2024), defendant Kroger’s inadvertent failure to preserve surveillance video footage of the area at the time of the alleged tort was a factor leading to its waiver of fact work production protection. Defendant Kroger moved to quash a subpoena served by the plaintiff, Mr. Whitmore, on a nonparty claims investigator, Sedgwick Claims Service.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
In the field of legal knowledge management and innovation, Sally Gonzalez is both a legend and a trailblazer. Over the course of her 40-year career, she has worked for some of the world’s largest law firms to develop and lead KM and strategic technology initiatives.
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Lawmatics
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Using Lawmatics is like owning a high-performance sports car—it’s engineered to deliver speed, precision, and efficiency. And the real magic happens when you push the limits and discover just how much it’s capable of. This month’s webinar zeroed in on five features that can elevate your workflows, helping you go faster, work smarter, and drive greater profitability at your firm.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The legal technology company Litera said today that is has acquired Office & Dragons, a London-based company that develops document automation software for law firms and legal professionals.
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Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
I am always reluctant to invade the patch of the many erudite family law bloggers. However I read the judgment of HHJ Trotter-Jackson in Wakefield Metropolitan District Council v A & Ors [2024] EWFC 345 (B) and concluded that it.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software to manufacturing, logistics, and retail customers said it has been working “around the clock” to address disruptions caused by a ransomware incident.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
For organizations to balance the benefits of artificial intelligence with its risk, it's important for counsel to develop policy on data governance and privacy.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
National insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC reports it acquired NorthStar Insurance Services of Needham, Massachusetts on July 1, 2024. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
On November 13, 2024, after almost 17 months of anticipation, the UK's Supreme Court finally handed down its decision in SkyKick (Appellants) v. Sky (Respondents). What began as a (relatively) simple claim by Sky for trademark infringement of various SKY trademarks (the "SKY Marks") by SkyKick, ultimately resulted in four High Court judgments, a referral to the CJEU, a Court of Appeal ruling and ended in a significant Supreme Court decision.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI programs targeted by conservative activists.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
On the heels of this win in the Senate for those in favor of PTAB reform, the very next day USPTO Director Kathi Vidal wrote on the Director’s Blog about how wonderful the PTAB has been, saying in part: “Since AIA proceedings began over a decade ago, almost 70% of challenged patents have been upheld at the PTAB.” Simply stated, she is wrong. If you actually look past the extraordinarily misleading PTO narrative you see a very different reality.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a statement on Monday.
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The Marshall Project
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The Marshall Project, St. Louis Public Radio and APM Reports were recognized for their investigation into homicide clearance rates in St. Louis.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
In a 5-2 decision, New York State’s high court this week upheld Uber’s “clickwrap” agreement requiring arbitration of all disputes in a case of a passenger who was injured by another vehicle after exiting an Uber car.
Your Trial Message
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Guest post by Josh Haby: When I received my jury summons a month or so ago, I was elated. But the feeling was brief, as I quickly concluded my service would likely end as quickly as it would begin.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. issued a weaker-than-expected earnings forecast, disappointing investors who have been watching for signs that the cybersecurity company has recovered from a flawed update that crashed computers around the world.
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Destination Articles Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Document review is critical in corporate and contract law, ensuring that every transaction and decision is transparent, legally sound, and strategically viable. Yet, mastering document review is just the start. Ongoing education becomes crucial as the legal field evolves with new laws and shifting regulations. At Destination CLEs , our conferences offer a dynamic platform for engaging with experts and peers.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The next European Commission will urgently seek to streamline the bloc’s many environmental, social and governance rules, as it responds to complaints that excessive regulations are gutting industry competitiveness.
Complex Discovery
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Editor’s Note: Navigating the fine line between thoughtful gestures and ethical missteps in the legal technology industry has never been more critical. This article delves into the multifaceted issue of corporate gift-giving, exploring its ethical implications, regulatory frameworks, and cultural complexities. By addressing real-world scenarios and proposing innovative solutions like the Ethical Gift-Giving Alliance (EGGA), it equips legal professionals with actionable insights to maintain
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, one of the nation’s busiest, went on strike this week just as the heaviest travel period of the year kicks off.
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Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
he Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Stephen Kenneth (“Ken”) Leech, the former co-chief investment officer (CIO) of registered investment adviser Western Asset Management Company LLC or WAMCO, for engaging in a multi-year scheme to allocate favorable trades to certain portfolios, while allocating unfavorable trades to other portfolios, a practice known as cherry-picking.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Oak Reinsurance (OAK Re), the London-based reinsurance company, announced that its Lloyd’s Syndicate 2843 has received permission to begin underwriting business incepting from Jan. 1, 2025. This follows the approval in principle that was received in September 2024.
Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Hot on the heels of publishing the previous post in relation to the judge’s refusal to order a breakdown of the agency fees involved in a medical report I received a copy of a case from Ben Millns of Kennedys. .
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt will be serving as the Midwest Zone Chair for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in 2025. Committee assignments will be announced in January of 2025.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Bitcoin trading company Swan Bitcoin has sued Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming the firm has violated fiduciary duties and ethical standards by withdrawing as its counsel in a trade secrets case when a lateral hire created a conflict of interest. Swan Bitcoin first retained Gibson Dunn in late September in a trade secrets case against “former-partner-turned-adversary” Tether, which Swan claimed was a “copycat company.” The following month
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A DHL cargo plane flying from Germany to Lithuania crashed close to Vilnius Airport, killing a crew member and injuring three others, according to police.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Cadwalader has added Laura Perkins, one of the world’s foremost FCPA lawyers and a skilled investigator and trial attorney, as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A commercial general liability policy with a pollution exclusion does not protect a Virginia homeowners association from lawsuits filed by swimmers alleging they were injured by chemicals discharged into the community pool.
Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
I am grateful to Brian Dempsey of BD Costs for sending me a copy of the judgment of District Judge Iyer in the case of Craven -v- Henley, a copy of which is available here Craven -v- Henley. It is a decision.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
An Ohio man was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for filing 24 fraudulent claims with multiple insurance companies, totaling more than $229,000, the Ohio Department of Insurance announced.
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