E-Discovery LLC

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

EEOC v. Formel D USA, Inc., 2024 WL 4172527 (E.D. Mich. Sept. 12, 2024), addressed several interesting issues. Among them were: general principles of discovery; the role of counsel in self-collection; discovery on discovery; the date that the litigation hold was triggered; whether reasonable post-trigger steps were taken; curative sanctions under Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e)(1); discovery of litigation hold notices and implementation; search parameters; and discovery blocking under the GDPR.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Consumers are hearing a lot about insurance difficulties around the country. The news from California and Florida about how disasters, skyrocketing premiums and carrier withdrawals are making coverages hard to find and afford naturally raises concerns in other states.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

On July 10, 2023, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), officially introduced S. 2220 in the 118th Congress, called the “Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act,” or the PREVAIL Act. The bill is one of three patent bills that have been scheduled to be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee in recent weeks.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Friday it intends to seek sanctions against Elon Musk after he failed to appear for court-ordered testimony for the regulator’s probe into his $44 billion takeover of Twitter.

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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.

Litigation

Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Editor’s Note: The introduction of large language models (LLMs) into the eDiscovery process has generated significant discussion among legal professionals and technologists alike. This new article, based on insights from Maura R. Grossman, Gordon V. Cormack, and Jason R. Baron, explores the current state of LLMs in legal discovery and evaluates their potential against established methods such as technology-assisted review (TAR).

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A Connecticut couple who previously lived in Tampa, Florida, has agreed to settle a subrogation lawsuit brought by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co., which accused the couple of using a nonprofit theater group’s credit card for personal gain.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A senior Google executive sought to refute the US Justice Department’s antitrust case over its display advertising technology business, testifying that it faces “fierce competition” from the likes of Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.

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The Legal Geeks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Introduction The Five Kage Summit is a pivotal arc within Naruto. During this arc, The Five Kage Summit is convened within the Land of Iron — a historically neutral nation. The five kages, leaders of the major nations, agree to unify their forces to combat the Akatsuki.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

BRANDON, Mississippi (AP) — Soon after Ashanta Laster reached the hospital, she was ushered into the emergency room where she saw doctors performing CPR on her teenage son. Laster had gotten a call that 17-year-old Phillip Laster Jr.

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Legally Speaking

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

How can the law save the environment? Tune into this episode, featuring James Thornton, the President & Founder of ClientEarth, to find out more about the way that government legislation is protecting and supporting our planet for future generations. So why should you be listening in?

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Litigation

Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary filed for bankruptcy for a third time on Friday as the healthcare giant seeks to advance an approximately $10 billion proposed settlement that would end tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that the company’s baby …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Vermont’s largest city of Burlington has paid $215,000 to settle a lawsuit accusing a police officer of using excessive force by grabbing a man and slamming him to the ground, knocking him unconscious in September of 2018.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Authorities have identified two people killed when a gas station exploded and started a fire in a remote Idaho town last week.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the fast-paced world of insurance, efficiency and accuracy are paramount.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Beat Capital Partners, a London-based incubator of underwriting franchises and subsidiary of Ambac Financial Group, said it has launched a professional liability insurance company, based in Charlotte. ProRise Insurance Services will stand up Oct.

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