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Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders

Attorney at Work

Gene Commander | The post Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Felder Part 2 of 4:  Defendant Sanctioned for Late Cancellation of Depositions

E-Discovery LLC

In Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779 (D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), defendant was sanctioned for belatedly canceling depositions that were scheduled at the discovery cutoff date. This is the second blog of a four-part blog on Felder , an employment discrimination case. See Felder: Part 1 of 4: Court-Ordered Transcription of “Meet and Confer” Session.

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Can a Streaming Service Agreement Require Arbitration in a Food Allergy Death?

Insurance Journal

Florida property insurers considering the expanded use of binding arbitration to settle claims disputes may want to ponder a recent arbitration move by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: An answer to a lawsuit against Disney, which has made headlines on …

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Ensuring Integrity and Ethical Use of AI Through ChatGPT Detectors

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integral to business, legal, and technological landscapes, ensuring the ethical use of AI tools is more important than ever. The emergence of ChatGPT detectors represents a significant step forward in maintaining the integrity of AI-generated content. These tools not only safeguard against potential misuse in areas like education, journalism, and healthcare but also support compliance with ethical and lega

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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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Report: 2.6M Homes with a Cost of $1.3 Trillion at Moderate to Very High Risk of Wildfire

Insurance Journal

More than 2.6 million homes across 14 states with a total reconstruction cost of $1.3 trillion are at moderate to very high risk of wildfire damage during the 2024 wildfire season, a new report shows.

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Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data

Legal Dive

The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.

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California Court Issues Mixed Order in Pivotal AI Copyright Case

IP Watchdog

On Monday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California filed an order granting in part and denying in part motions to dismiss the first amended complaint in Andersen v. Stability AI LTD, a critical lawsuit which may pin down several issues relating to generative artificial intelligence (GAI) platforms. The allegations stem from a complaint against four technology companies for incorporating the AI software product Stable Diffusion into their individual platforms.

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McKinsey Sees AI Surge Boosting Consulting Amid Industry Slump

Insurance Journal

McKinsey & Co. is seeing an increase in the number of clients seeking artificial intelligence-linked projects, as faster adoption of the technology helps the consulting titan and its peers boost revenue following a period of tumult.

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CAFC Says District Court Erred in Rejecting Unlawful-Use Defense in Trademark Infringement Context

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today vacated and remanded a district court’s grant of a preliminary injunction to VPR Brands, LP, which accused Shenzhen Weiboli Technology Co. Ltd of infringing its ELF trademark for electronic cigarettes and associated products. VPR sued Weiboli in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging infringement via Weiboli’s distribution of its ELFBAR branded e-cigarettes, which VPR said were likely to cause confusio

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Consumers’ Refusal to Keep Paying Higher Prices May Halt Inflation Spike

Insurance Journal

The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it.

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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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Keep Your ‘Three Hats’ Straight in Witness Prep: Counsellor, Teacher, Coach

Your Trial Message

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: When it comes to the delicate task of preparing a witness for deposition or trial, everyone has their own style. It is also true that every witness will have their own needs.

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Tropical Storm Ernesto Drenches Puerto Rico on Path Northward

Insurance Journal

Tropical Storm Ernesto pounded Puerto Rico with torrential rain and winds as it brushed by the island on a track that’s likely to see it become a hurricane later Wednesday.

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FirstEnergy to pay $19.5M to settle Ohio’s HB 6 bribery investigations

Legal Dive

The utility company also has a pending settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission related to the scandal.

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Georgia Investment Manager Charged with Siphoning $6M from GEICO

Insurance Journal

A Georgia grand jury has indicted an investment manager, charging that he diverted almost $6 million from GEICO Insurance for his own use.

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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.

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$532K is median pay for public company CCOs, search firm says

Legal Dive

The $316K median pay for the equivalent role at private companies is almost 70% less and for those at nonprofits the pay is almost 95% less, a survey by BarkerGilmore finds.

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North Dakota to Vote on Recreational Marijuana Legalization in November Election

Insurance Journal

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has qualified for the November election, the state’s top election official said Monday.

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Unsealed court filings offer details of DOJ investigation into Prospect Medical

Legal Dive

The documents released Tuesday say Prospect is under federal investigation for possible False Claim Act violations, and faces state investigations for failing to safeguard patient data before a ransomware attack last year.

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Federal Officials Investigating Natural Gas Explosion in Maryland That Killed 2

Insurance Journal

The National Transportation Safety Board, which has jurisdiction over pipelines, is investigating a natural gas explosion at a home in Bel Air, Maryland, that killed two people, the agency said Monday.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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CLAIMANT’S FAILURE TO PAY COSTS LEADS TO PEREMPTORY ORDER BEING MADE: PUT UP OR SHUT UP…

Civil Litigation Brief

In Ceto Shipping Corporation v Savory Shipping Inc [2024] EWHC 1897 (Comm) Mr Justice Butcher made a peremptory order following the claimant’s failure to pay costs that had been ordered in interlocutory applications and in other related proceedings. “In the.

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Wall Street Firms to Pay $470 Million to Settle With US Regulators Over Texting

Insurance Journal

Another group of broker-dealer and investment advisers have agreed to pay over $470 million to U.S. regulators to settle civil charges they violated recordkeeping rules, the U.S.

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SEC Charges Russell Todd Burkhalter and his Atlanta-based Firm with $300 Million Ponzi Scheme and Obtains Emergency Relief

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it obtained a preliminary injunction, asset freeze, and other emergency relief against Atlanta-based Drive Planning LLC and its founder and CEO, Russell Todd Burkhalter, to halt a $300 million real estate Ponzi scheme impacting more than 2,000 investors. Additionally, a receiver was appointed over Drive Planning.

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An Estimated 290 Residences Damaged by Flooding From Lake Dammed by Alaska Glacier

Insurance Journal

Roughly 290 residences in Alaska’s capital city were damaged last week by flooding from a lake dammed by the Mendenhall Glacier, officials said.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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STRIKING OUT FOR DELAY: THE DANGERS FOR A COUNTERCLAIMING DEFENDANT IN LETTING SLEEPING DOGS LIE

Civil Litigation Brief

In Western Avenue Properties Ltd & Anor v SONI & Anor [2024] EWHC 2124 (KB) Master Davison struck out a counterclaim on the grounds of delay. The claim had already been struck out for delay. In these circumstances the principles.

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Hurricane Ernesto Threatens Bermuda, Leaves Puerto Rico in Dark

Insurance Journal

Hurricane Ernesto took aim at Bermuda as almost half of Puerto Rico remained without power in the storm’s wake, the island’s fragile electric grid battered by high winds.

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Don’t Buy The Buzzwords: “AI Washing” Gets Its Reckoning | Foley & Lardner LLP

Securities Docket

Key Takeaways As evidenced by these enforcement actions, the SEC is taking AI Washing very seriously and companies should be diligent and honest to ensure that they do not engage in this practice – either intentionally or inadvertently. To ensure compliance with the SEC’s protocols, companies should consider the following: –Fully and accurately disclose your AI usage.

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People Moves: Accredited Taps SCOR’s McMurdo to Lead UK, European Operations; Aon Promotes Barcock to Lead Aviation Reins., Admiral Stavridis Appointed to Board

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at program manager Accredited UK & Europe and insurance broker Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Australia’s Securities Regulator Sues ASX for Misleading Statements About Blockchain Project

Securities Docket

Australia’s Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has sued the country’s largest market operator, ASX Limited, for allegedly making misleading statements about how its blockchain project to replace its aged Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) was progressing, before revealing that it had cancelled the project, the regulator announced on Wednesday.

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North Dakota Commissioner Urges Property Damage Assessment After Flash Floods

Insurance Journal

In the wake of flash flooding in the Bismarck-Mandan area, North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is reminding residents to take immediate steps to assess and document any property damage and to review their insurance policies to understand what is …

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Chief Compliance Officer Pay Rises, but at a Slower Pace – WSJ

Securities Docket

Chief compliance officers continue to rake in more money, but increases in most sectors have slowed, according to a new survey. Median compensation—which includes base salary plus bonus—for compliance chiefs at public companies rose 7% to $419,000 in 2024, while it climbed 12% to $250,000 at nonprofits, according to a March survey of compliance heads conducted by boutique executive search firm BarkerGilmore.

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Floods Threaten Europe as Searing Heat Gives Way to Storms

Insurance Journal

Extreme heat in parts of Spain and France is giving way to storms and flood warnings, while Greece is bracing for more blazes after the huge wildfire near Athens was brought under control.

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Insiders’ ‘Other’ Trades Are Just Too Profitable – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

Case in point: A new paper by an influential research group finds that insider trades that are disclosed in an opaque fashion are often, suspiciously, among the most lucrative. When insiders disclose their trades to the Securities and Exchange Commission, they’re often — but not always — coded with a “P” (for purchases) or an “S” (for sales). Any armchair regulator can figure out that something’s fishy when S transactions accumulate just before a negative piece of news that moves the stock.

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Was July 2023 or July 2024 the Hottest Month on Record? Yes.

Insurance Journal

July saw record-breaking heat around the world, including the hottest day ever recorded and multiple national heat records. But whether it was the hottest month in history depends on who you ask.

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