Mon.Dec 16, 2024

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Two Recent Decisions Imposing Sanctions for Discovery Failures

E-Discovery LLC

In Etame v. Nguh , 2024 WL 5102931 (Apl. Ct. Md. Dec. 13, 2024)(unreported), and Benton v. Hartley Hall Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Inc., 2024 WL 4890854 (Apl. Ct. Md. Nov. 26, 2024)(unreported), dismissals for discovery violations were affirmed. ETAME Etame arose out of a trustees sale of real property. During a partition and sale proceeding, Ms.

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Lessons From Year One: The Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer Life

Attorney at Work

Attorney Susan Cohodes shares wisdom from her long career in small firm practice and her transition to "less-than-full-time" practice. The post Lessons From Year One: The Less-Than-Full-Time Lawyer Life appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Walmart’s DEI Compromise Holds Lessons for Corporate America

Insurance Journal

“Robby Starbuck has viewed your profile.” The LinkedIn alerts for Walmart Inc. executives started appearing on Nov. 18, offering an early signal that the anti-DEI campaigner was setting his sights on the biggest US private employer.

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Former OpenAI training employee dead in apparent suicide

Legal Dive

The ChatGPT researcher had publicly expressed concerns about fair use for AI model training and might have played a witness role in copyright lawsuit.

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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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Disaster Insurance Set to Test Italy’s Business Backbone in 2025

Insurance Journal

Italian companies are preparing to comply with a requirement to take out natural disaster insurance from next April, although some fear it will be hard to enforce and too costly.

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Top Copyright-Related Legislative Developments of 2024 and Prospects for the Future

IP Watchdog

In 2024, there were several federal bills introduced and various studies and discussion about potential copyright-related regulations and legislation, but most remain pending or forthcoming. Proposed legislation related to artificial intelligence (AI) was the most prevalent and anticipated, and will be the focus of this article, with some reference to non-AI copyright-related rulemakings and legislation.

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What I Learned From a Year of Reading Letters From Prisoners

The Marshall Project

The Marshall Project receives nearly 3,000 letters a year from people behind bars. Each one tells a different story about the systems harms.

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Iowa Roofer Ordered to Cease Unlicensed Public Adjuster Services

Insurance Journal

An Iowa roofing company has agreed to a consent order to stop promoting itself as a public adjuster or providing any public adjuster services on its websites, social media pages and advertisements.

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Holiday Wish List for the SEC’s Enforcement Program in 2025

Securities Docket

As we all put our finishing touches on our holiday wish lists, a few of mine for incoming #SEC Chair Paul Atkins w/r/t the SECs Enforcement Program in 2025. In my view, the following will not only improve communication on agency expectations to the market, but also provide tangible evidence that the division isn’t solely focused on shiny enforcement stats.

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How Accountants Provide Frontline Defense Against Cybercrime

Insurance Journal

Once considered to be simply “bean counters,” accountants now play an important role in the defence, investigation and protection against cybercrime.

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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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Some of Our Best Work for 2024

The Marshall Project

Online, in print, and on radio and TV, we delved into prison health care, political views of people behind bars, arrests of women who miscarry and more.

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People Moves: Rokstone Taps Hogarth From Castel for Direct & Facultative Property Team; Arch Insurance Taps Laazaouzi From CNA Hardy as Senior Casualty U/W in France

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the re/insurance MGA Rokstone and Arch Insurance. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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From Penny Packets to Breakthroughs: Generative AI and Legal Tech in 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The integration of Generative AI into legal technology is poised to define the competitive landscape in 2025. This article explores the anticipated shift from using GenAI as a tool for personal productivity to leveraging it for collaborative intelligence across teams and departments. Drawing parallels to historical strategies, the piece highlights how organizations that commit to education, policy development, and incentivized adoption will be positioned to achieve breakthro

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International, Domestic Insurers Push Into Catastrophe-Hit US Property Markets

Insurance Journal

International and domestic insurers are pushing into the U.S. market for hard-to-protect homes, charging high premiums and enjoying strong profits after some U.S. firms pulled out.

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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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A Review of Emerging Technologies with Implications for IP

IP Watchdog

Choosing the latest emerging technologies with implications for IP is somewhat subjective. I say somewhat because Artificial Intelligence (AI)and generative AI in particular for purposes of this articleis the elephant in the room. AI is reshaping the world and the practice of law at large. No lawyer or legal professional can ignore AI, even if they ultimately dismiss it.

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CRC Group Acquires Florida Wholesaler SLB Insurance Group

Insurance Journal

CRC Group, one of North America’s leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributors, has acquired SLB Insurance Group, a binding authority operation with offices in Florida and Louisiana.

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MyCase + Attorney Share: Get More Clients By Simplifying the Referral Process

MyCase

Referrals are a crucial part of any thriving legal practice, but managing them can be time-consuming and inefficient. To simplify the process, MyCase has partnered with Attorney Share to deliver a streamlined solution for referral management, enabling law firms to save time, boost revenue, and unlock new opportunities for growth. What is Attorney Share?

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Advocacy Groups Ask FIO to Release Homeowners Insurance Data Collected by NAIC

Insurance Journal

A coalition of consumer, environmental, and fair housing groups have called upon the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office to release homeowners insurance data before it may be too late.

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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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Texas AG sues 3M, DuPont over PFAS-linked products

Legal Dive

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged that the companies marketed products containing the forever chemicals as safe, despite knowing of potential harms for over 50 years.

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Allianz Withdraws $1.63B Offer for Singapore’s Income Insurance

Insurance Journal

German insurer Allianz has withdrawn its offer to acquire at least 51% of Singapore’s Income Insurance for about $1.63 billion, the company said in a statement on Monday. Reuters reported on Dec.

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Becton Dickinson to Pay $175 Million for Misleading Investors About Alaris Infusion Pump

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Becton, Dickinson and Company, a New Jersey-based medical device manufacturer known as BD, for repeatedly misleading investors about risks associated with its continued sales of its Alaris infusion pump and for overstating its income by failing to record the costs of fixing multiple software flaws with the pump.

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Cyber Attack Shuts Down Rhode Island’s Social Services Portal

Insurance Journal

The state of Rhode Island is dealing with a cyber attack that has shut down a portal citizens use to access health insurance and other social services.

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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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Trade groups sue CFPB over overdraft rule

Legal Dive

It took only one day for trade groups and banks to take legal action against the financial watchdog, which announced its overdraft rule Thursday.

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Largest Miss. Seafood Company Sentenced for Mislabeling Fish as Local

Insurance Journal

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Safety First: A Fun Day at the “Office”

Ball in Your Court

As a forensic examiner, Ive gathered data in locales ranging from vast, freezing data centers to the worlds largest classic … Continue reading →

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Ruling on Field Stands: Philadelphia Eagles Denied Covid-19 Insurance Claim

Insurance Journal

The Philadelphia Eagles football team has lost its bid for federal court reconsideration of the dismissal of the team’s claim for insurance coverage for COVID-19 losses.

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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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Singularity Advocate Series #1:  AI with a Mind of Its Own, On Trial for its Life

E-Discovery Team

The content describes the creation of a science fiction story by Ralph Losey, based on insights from his article and research on AI's evolving capabilities. The narrative, titled "The Third Voice: When AI Develops a Mind of Its Own," centers around a courtroom trial where AI, named Anima, is argued to possess rights beyond being a mere tool. Through the trial, Anima's sentience and the philosophical questions related to AI's existence are explored.

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Louisiana Home Care Companies to Pay $355K in Back Wages

Insurance Journal

More than 100 people working as home care companions will receive their share of nearly $355,000 in back wages and damages after investigations by the U.S.

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“PROFESSIONALISM DEMANDS THAT LAWYERS PICK THEIR BATTLES WISELY”: JUDGE GRANTS EXTENSION AND ORDERS THE LAWYERS TO GO TO LUNCH TOGETHER…

Civil Litigation Brief

Coming to the end of the year, and with Christmas nearly upon us, all lawyers could benefit from reading the judgment of Chief U.S. District Judge David Proctor in McCullers v. Koch Foods of Ala., LLC in 2024 WL 4907226.

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Stricken Oil Tankers Show Risks of Russia’s Aging ‘Shadow Fleet’

Insurance Journal

Russian authorities sought to limit the damage on Monday from oil spilled into the Kerch Strait by two aging tankers that were damaged during a heavy weekend storm, highlighting the environmental and insurance risks of Russia’s “shadow fleet.

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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.