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How It Works: Briefpoint’s AI Solution for Propounding and Responding to Discovery Requests in Litigation

Law Sites

In the latest episode of our video series How It Works, we bring you a demonstration of Briefpoint, a solution that uses artificial intelligence to draft discovery responses and discovery requests in litigation. With Briefpoint, a lawyer simply uploads a PDF document and it generates the appropriate discovery requests or response.

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Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer

Attorney at Work

Chris Graham | Everyone is nervous talking in front of people. Whether you appear confident depends on what you do with that nervous energy. The post Being a Better Public Speaker as a Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Free Legal Research Platform descrybe.ai Rolls Out Major Upgrade, Including Spanish Search and Simplified Summaries

Law Sites

descrybe.ai, a free legal research platform that uses artificial intelligence to provide enhanced access to the law, today rolled out a major upgrade that includes a redesign of its platform, more nuanced and accurate search results, summaries of judicial opinions in Spanish as well as English, and simplified, plain-language summaries in both English and Spanish.

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Jack Daniel’s Continues, with Trademark Dilution as the New Battleground

IP Watchdog

By now, most IP practitioners are familiar with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products, Inc. The highly publicized ruling came after almost a decade of litigation between the parties over VIP’s “Bad Spaniels” parody dog toy designed to mimic a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. The ruling addressed VIP’s defenses to trademark infringement and trademark dilution.

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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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Live from #ClioCon: Clio CEO Jack Newton on Generative AI and the New Duo AI Legal Assistant

Law Sites

We’ve just returned from the Clio Cloud Conference, held this year in Austin, Texas, where, in what has become an annual tradition, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi sat down with Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton for a live interview.

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What Objections May Be Raised to a Subpoena by a Non-Party?

E-Discovery LLC

In Trusted Sci. & Tech., Inc. v. Evancich , 262 Md. App. 621, 2024 WL 3490547 (Apl. Ct. Md. July 22, 2024), the Court addressed the type of objections that a subpoenaed non-party may make. That was a novel issue in Maryland. The Court held “that [nonparty] TST had standing to challenge the subpoena on grounds that some of the requests were overbroad and not relevant to the subject matter involved in the divorce action.

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LexisNexis product demonstration: Gen AI in your legal workflow

Legal IT Insider

This product demonstration looks at the flow of data between generative AI research solution Lexis+ AI and Microsoft Word drafting tool Create AI, and how they fit within your workflow. […] The post LexisNexis product demonstration: Gen AI in your legal workflow appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Company Recalls Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat Made at Oklahoma Plant

Insurance Journal

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.

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Data Center Energy Demand Spurs Tech Giants to Rethink Power Sources

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and the rising energy demands of data centers presents a critical challenge for technology giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia. These industry leaders are not only driving AI advancements but are also facing increasing scrutiny over their environmental impact, as demonstrated by the surge in carbon emissions.

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KCC Expects Private Insured Losses of $36B From Hurricane Milton

Insurance Journal

Florida’s Hurricane Milton caused private insured losses of about $36 billion, estimated catastrophe modeler Karen Clark & Co.

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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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China’s Administrative Patent Infringement Procedure: A Litigation Tool Worth Patent Holders’ Notice

IP Watchdog

There are two distinct procedures available to parties for resolving patent infringement matters in China: an administrative procedure before the IP office and a civil procedure before the courts. With the ongoing efforts of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the regulation of patent infringement administrative procedures has become more comprehensive.

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Two Killed After Leak at Texas Oil Refinery Worked for Maintenance Subcontractor

Insurance Journal

DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Two employees killed when hydrogen sulfide leaked at a Houston-area oil refinery were employees of a subcontractor performing maintenance work, the director of Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned oil company that operates the plant, said Friday.

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How Loyd Bourgeois Turned His Passion for Advocacy into a Lifeline for Clients in Need

My Shingle

The following is a guest post by Loyd Bourgeois. Loyd J. Bourgeois is a personal injury and disability attorney with offices in Luling and Metairie,Louisiana. Known for his compassionate and down-to-earth approach, Loyd offers guidance andsupport to clients during their most challenging times handling cases ranging from car accidentsto disability claims.

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Russian Missile Hits Fourth Cargo Ship in Ukraine This Month

Insurance Journal

A Russian missile hit a fourth cargo ship in Ukraine this month, as the Kremlin ramps up its attacks on Kyiv’s trade infrastructure.

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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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Corporate Freeze Outs

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Contributor: Lee Grossman Understanding Corporate Freeze-Outs Under North Dakota Law Corporate freeze-outs are a significant issue for minority shareholders, particularly in close corporations where the stock is not publicly traded. In these cases, majority shareholders or directors may employ various strategies to diminish the power, influence, or financial benefits of minority shareholders.

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Italy to Tap Banks, Insurers for €3.5 Billion in Budget Plan

Insurance Journal

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s cabinet is tapping Italy’s banks and insurers to help finance its budget, according to a new plan designed to deliver on giveaways pledged to voters.

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Australian lawyer reported to regulator for filing fake Gen AI cases in court 

Legal IT Insider

A lawyer in Melbourne, Australia has been referred by a federal circuit judge to the Office of the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner after filing a summary of authorities […] The post Australian lawyer reported to regulator for filing fake Gen AI cases in court appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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UK Fears Chinese Hackers Compromised Critical Infrastructure

Insurance Journal

Chinese state actors have made widespread — and likely successful — efforts to access British critical infrastructure networks, according to UK officials, underscoring fears of vulnerabilities to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks by foreign powers.

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

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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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FTC and DOJ Report on Merger Trends in 2023: A Year of Big Deals and Big Scrutiny

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The 2023 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Annual Report, jointly released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), highlights critical trends in U.S. merger activity. While the total number of transactions decreased from previous years, nearly 25% of reported deals were valued at over $1 billion, reflecting the growing complexity of mergers.

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Lufthansa Agrees to Pay $4M Penalty Over Treatment of Jewish Passengers

Insurance Journal

Lufthansa has agreed to pay a $4 million penalty for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers who were trying to board a connecting flight in Frankfurt in May 2022, the U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday.

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Google ready for long antitrust fights, CEO Pichai says

Legal Dive

The executive insists the tech giant has acted respectfully and responsively in cases against it. That might surprise judges who accuse it of deliberate spoliation of evidence.

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AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Kansas’ Upland Mutual

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Upland Mutual Insurance, Inc. (Upland) (Junction City, KS).

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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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Justices weigh extent of RICO liability for companies

Legal Dive

A truck driver claims RICO covers the harms he suffered after he lost his job due to a company’s alleged misrepresentation about its product.

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Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

Insurance Journal

Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured.

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Legal IT Insider welcomes new senior account manager 

Legal IT Insider

Lara Francis, née Rosenthal, has joined Legal IT Insider as senior account manager, helping legal technology businesses globally to promote their brand. For nearly a decade Lara worked with vendors in the legal technology […] The post Legal IT Insider welcomes new senior account manager appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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The ‘Waffle House Index’ Helps Residents, FEMA Gauge a Storm’s Severity

Insurance Journal

Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods.

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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.

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers – Ep 2 – Gillian Jones

Legally Speaking

Meet Gillian Jones, the Co-Head of Red Lion Chambers. She joined me to discuss the significance of being authentic throughout the path to pupillage. We also touched on how to succeed in pupillage applications and interviews, including doing deep dive research, and using rejections as opportunities for reflection and growth.

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Vermont Approves Union Mutual Affiliation With N&D Group

Insurance Journal

Vermont’s insurance regulator has approved an affiliation of Union Mutual Fire Insurance Co. with the Massachusetts-based mutual insurer Norfolk & Dedham Group.

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Majority of global CISOs want to split roles as regulatory burdens grow

Legal Dive

Trellix research shows rising cybersecurity demands from the SEC and other government bodies are pushing CISOs even closer to the edge.

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Far From Milton’s Eye, Tornadoes Wrought Unexpected Damage

Insurance Journal

WELLINGTON, Fla. (AP) — Tony Brazzale, a diving boat captain who has lived for 10 years in his Wellington home in southeastern Florida, wasn’t worried about Hurricane Milton.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.