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Uber Spends Six Figures on Ads in Latest NY Insurance Reform Push

Insurance Journal

Uber Technologies Inc. is spending six figures on advertisements in New York in its latest appeal to lawmakers to address issues stemming from the insolvency of the city’s largest taxi insurer.

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An ESI Protocol Saved the Day for the Discovering Party

E-Discovery LLC

In Pincus Law Grp PLLC v. MJ Connections, Inc., 2025 WL 1070384 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 9, 2025), the court ruled in favor of a discovering party and ordered reproduction of previously-produced documents under the terms of an ESI Protocol. The court also addressed what it considered to be a dump truck production. Pincus sued MJ alleging interference with and breach of contract, among other claims.

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5 Ways Law Firms Can Support Employees Through Menopause

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Menopause support in law firms is often overlooked, and it comes at a cost. Steps for building a culture where women can thrive at all stages of their careers. The post 5 Ways Law Firms Can Support Employees Through Menopause appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Golden Oldie #3 –  Retaliatory Delay is Not Permitted: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right

E-Discovery LLC

In Jayne H. Lee, Inc. v. Flagstaff Industries Corp., 173 F.R.D. 651 (D. Md. 1997), plaintiffs counsel was dissatisfied with the response by the defendant to the interrogatories and requests for production of documents which the plaintiff had filed. What happened next was a mistake. Plaintiff, without ever seeking to file a motion to compel following a conference with counsel for the defendant, unilaterally decided to hold the plaintiff’s discovery responses hostage until he obtained discov

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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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How I Became an Opera Composer in a Maximum Security Prison

The Marshall Project

I learned music theory through workshops at New Yorks Sing Sing prison. I earned my stripes by singing for boisterous crowds of incarcerated critics.

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School Safety Expert Witness Case Study

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Crofts v. Issaquah School District , No. 19-35473 (9th Cir. 2022), the testimony of a School Safety Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of negligence related to the supervision of a child with special needs. Background of the Case The plaintiff, Sandra Crofts, filed a lawsuit against the Issaquah School District after her daughter, A.S., who has special needs, sustained injuries during a school activity.

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Blockchain and the Business of Digital Trust: Implications for Cybersecurity, InfoGov, and eDiscovery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Blockchain is no longer a niche technology tied solely to cryptocurrencyit is now a cornerstone of innovation across industries critical to cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. From financial services to public sector transparency, blockchains ability to deliver secure, immutable, and verifiable records is reshaping digital trust.

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Both Sides Claim Victory in Google Monopoly Ruling

Practice of Law

A decision in U.S. District Court on April 17, 2025, saw Google lose in two of the three rulings made on antitrust claims. A U.S. District Court judge agreed with the federal government that the online behemoth had created a monopoly with its publishing tools and the software system it uses to facilitate ad space transactions. The attempt by the federal government to limit the power of the online giant means Google finds itself in good company.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 18: CAFC Affirms Ineligibility of Machine Learning Claims; EPO’s Campinos Issues Opinion on Intervener Appeals; USPTO Ends Climate Change Mitigation Program

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit affirms the invalidation of Recentives patent claims under Section 101 after finding them directed to generic applications of machine learning; the U.S. Chamber of Commerces International IP Index shows improving IP environments in the Middle East as the UAE grants its first collective rights management license; the USPTO formally ends its pilot program for accelerating patent applications claiming climate change mitigation technologies;

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No Jackpot for Casino Chip Holder as Appellate Court Denies a Big Payout

Practice of Law

The odds are against you in a casino, so anytime you can walk away with house money it's a cause for celebration. It's also important to remember to cash those chips in before you can't. A man trying to cash almost $60,000 worth of chips from a long-defunct New Jersey casino appealed a denial by the state Treasury Department Unclaimed Property Administration (UPA).

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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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Meta's Monopoly Trial In a Nutshell

Practice of Law

In a case that could test the Federal Trade Commission's power to regulate tech giants, Meta is now facing a trial over whether it violated antitrust laws when it bought competitors Instagram for $1 billion in 2012 and Snapchat in 2014 for $19 billion. Both mergers initially received regulatory approval. Meta has faced significant lawsuits before in its relatively short time as a global business, but this one could be one of the most important.

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You Won Your Lawsuit! Where Are You? The Search for a Homeless Man Worth Millions

Practice of Law

The wheels of justice turn slowly. A jury award of $2.4 million may have taken too long for the person supposed to receive it. Daniel Ridge filed a wrongful termination suit against his former employer in 2017. As the case dragged on, the former morgue attendant's mental health deteriorated due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Becoming estranged from his family, Ridge joined the ranks of the homeless in Oakland, California.