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China Bans ‘Smart’ and ‘Autonomous’ Driving Terms From Vehicle Ads

Insurance Journal

China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades.

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LiquidText, Innovative Annotation Tool for Complex Documents, Adds Real-Time Collaboration

Law Sites

I first discovered LiquidText way back in 2017, writing at the time that it just might “forever change how you read and annotate complex documents.

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Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | What's the best way to end an email? The definitive closing argument on the argument of closings. The post Email Sign-Offs for Lawyers: Mastering the Professional Closing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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An AI-Assisted Look At Four New Surveys On AI Adoption In Law: How Do They Compare? Differ?

Law Sites

Over the last six weeks or so, four separate surveys have come out, all reporting on generative AI adoption within the legal profession. I’ve reported on all four separately, but wondered how their findings compared when stacked up against each other.

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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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Lloyd’s Broker Charged Over Alleged Ecuador Bribes

Insurance Journal

UK fraud cops have charged an insurance broker with bribery, after a four-year probe into alleged corruption involving state-run insurance contracts in Ecuador. The Serious Fraud Office accused United Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Michael Stahl Named Chief Integration Officer and General Counsel of Harbor

Law Sites

Harbor, a consulting company that provides expert services to the legal industry in strategy, technology, operations and intelligence,has named Michael Stahl as chief integration officer and general counsel.

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Insurtech 1Fort Raises $7.5M to Support AI Binding Tech for Brokers

Insurance Journal

1Fort, the AI platform for business insurance, announced it raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Bonfire Ventures.

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Whistleblower Raises Concerns Over DOGE's Behavior at the NLRB

Practice of Law

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) serves an important purpose as part of the federal government. The watchdog for unfair labor practices, the NLRB responds to complaints with investigations, negotiations, and rulings. It also serves as a repository for union and corporate strategies, secrets, and protocols. According to a whistleblower , the agency's information and security may have been compromised.

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Federal Judge Blocks Labor Department From Enforcing DEI Ban for Contractors

Insurance Journal

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the U.S.

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How to Improve Legal Client Retention with PantherPayments

Practice Panther

While law firms should always prioritize growth, many tend to focus solely on attracting new clients when, in reality, retaining existing clients is the most consistent route to long-term success. Consider the numbers: a Harvard Business study concluded that acquiring a new customer can cost between 5 and 7 times more than retaining a current customer.

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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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Man Arrested Outside UnitedHealthCare Threatened to Shoot Up Headquarters

Insurance Journal

A man who was arrested outside the headquarters of UnitedHealthcare had a history of mental health issues and threatened to shoot up corporate facilities, according to charges filed Tuesday.

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EXPERT REPORTS AND CONDUCT CONSIDERED IN THE COURTS AGAIN: LEADS TO A DOCTOR BEING ERASED FROM THE REGISTER OF DOCTORS

Civil Litigation Brief

The judgment in Moodliar v General Medical Council [2025] EWHC 913 (Admin) provides a salutary reminder to medical experts that giving expert evidence is a highly significant task.

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Major Florida Grower to Build New Home Development After Ending Citrus Operations

Insurance Journal

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) One of Florida’s biggest citrus growers plans to build a 3,000-acre (1,200 hectare) community in southwest Florida, just months after announcing it was abandoning its citrus-growing operations at the end of this year’s season.

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All Stick, No Carrot: Ohio’s Reagan Tokes Law Acts as a ‘One-Way Ratchet’ for Prison Time

The Marshall Project

Intended to curb prison violence with promises of early release, the law is turning out as unbalanced as critics feared, with sentences extended at every turn.

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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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USI Says Lockton, Former Team Leader Poached Workers, Harmed Client Relations

Insurance Journal

USI Insurance Services, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has filed suit against a former sales team leader and another powerhouse broker, Lockton, accusing them of poaching employees and harming client relationships.

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Europe’s Strategic AI Leap: The Continent’s Ambitious Path

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The European Union is charting an assertive course in the global AI race through its AI Continent Action Plana forward-thinking initiative that positions Europe not just as a participant but as a leader in artificial intelligence innovation and regulation. By combining high-performance infrastructure, expansive talent development, and proactive regulatory frameworks, the EU is setting a formidable example of strategic digital transformation.

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New Hampshire Regulates Use of Technology in Auto Claims, Property Underwriting

Insurance Journal

The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has issued a bulletin clarifying insurers’ obligations when using virtual claims adjustment systems to assess automobile damage.

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[Educational Webcast] Data Minimization: Why Less is More

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: Data minimization isn’t just a compliance checkboxits a strategic imperative for privacy-centric organizations. In a world where data sprawl increases operational risk and legal exposure, this on-demand HaystackID webcast sheds crucial light on this essential topic. Led by Christopher Wall and featuring powerhouse experts from law, policy, and technology, this session explores the why and how of effective data minimization.

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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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Black Residents Get Most of the Pollution But Few Jobs From Chemical Industry: Study

Insurance Journal

Residents of the mostly Black communities sandwiched between chemical plants along the lower Mississippi River have long said they get most of the pollution but few of the jobs produced by the region’s vast petrochemical industry.

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Musk’s DOGE Hunts for SEC Cuts but Savings Will Prove Elusive

Securities Docket

The SECs enforcement unit is line for more cuts as incoming chairman Paul Atkins, confirmed by the Senate on April 9, is expected to steer the agency away from the aggressive enforcement favored by predecessor Gary Gensler. […] Acting too precipitously with the regulators of the financial markets could have an adverse impact on the markets, so my expectation would be that they would take a lighter touch, said Frank Zarb, a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP and SEC alum who concentrates on fede

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EPA Considers Weakening Regulations on Coal Ash Disposal

Insurance Journal

In 2022, federal officials rebuked a major coal plant next to the Ohio River for letting coal waste in a pile so big it could fill the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium twice over threaten groundwater with heavy metal …

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Allen West Speaks at Texas A&M on Preserving American Freedom

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This report is based on ComplexDiscovery Staffs coverage of the April 16, 2025, speaking event featuring former Congressman Allen West at Texas A&M University. The focus of the article is on summarizing the content and flow of the talk, as well as the subsequent Q&A session. Given the polarizing nature of many viewpoints shared in public forums such as this, ComplexDiscovery refrains from editorializing or offering commentary in its event coverage.

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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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Business Moves: NSM Completes Sale of Commercial Division to New Mountain Capital; Compre Buys Covea’s CSE Group

Insurance Journal

Specialty insurer NSM Insurance Group said it has completed the sale of its U.S. commercial insurance division to investment firm New Mountain Capital.

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THE DENTON PRINCIPLES AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO APPEAL (AGAIN): DELAYS REQUIRE AN EXPLANATION – NOT A CHRONOLOGY

Civil Litigation Brief

The judgment of HHJ Karen Walden-Smith in Khan & Anor v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2025] EWHC 969 (Admin) is the second example this week of the court considering the Denton principles when.

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Former Texas Insurance Broker Charged in Alleged Scam

Insurance Journal

A former Friendswood, Texas insurance agent turned himself into authorities last week over charges that he fraudulently brokered insurance policies, the Friendswood Police Department announced.

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RECENT CASES ON LOSS OF EARNINGS: WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THEM? WEBINAR 23rd APRIL 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

Practitioners can learn a lot from looking at judgments on claims for loss of earnings. These provide a practical grounding of how the courts approach such claims and, in particular, how judges consider the evidence (or absence of evidence) in.

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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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Marsh McLennan Reports Organic Q1 Growth of 4%, a Decrease From Q1 2024

Insurance Journal

Marsh McLennan reported consolidated revenue during the first quarter of $7.1 billion, an increase of 9% compared with Q1 2024, or 4% on an underlying (organic) basis. MMC had organic growth of 9% in Q1 2024.

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THE DENTON PRINCIPLES: RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS AND EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO APPEAL: A “NUANCED APPROACH” IS REQUIRED

Civil Litigation Brief

In Yaxley-Lennon v HM Solicitor General [2025] EWCA Civ 476 the Court of Appeal considered the Denton principles in the context of extending time for permission to appeal. The case emphasises that the absence of a good reason for default.

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AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Virginia’s Loudoun Mutual Insurance Co.

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Co. of Waterford, Virginia based on the “deterioration in Loudoun’s underwriting and operating performance” in recent years and corresponding “decline in overall risk-adjusted capitalization.

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Ropes & Gray Enhances Litigation & Enforcement Practice with Addition of Former Federal Prosecutor Sarah Coyne in New York | Ropes & Gray LLP

Securities Docket

Ropes & Gray announced today that Sarah Coyne, a New York-based leading litigator and former senior federal prosecutor who is highly ranked by Chambers USA for White Collar Crime and Government Investigations, has joined the firms New York team as a partner in its award-winning litigation and enforcement practice. Source: Ropes & Gray Enhances Litigation & Enforcement Practice with Addition of Former Federal Prosecutor Sarah Coyne in New York | Ropes & Gray LLP The post Ropes �

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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