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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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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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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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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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Woody Allen’s Personal Chef Sues Over Firing

Insurance Journal

Woody Allen ‘s former personal chef claims in a lawsuit that the filmmaker and his wife fired him because of his service in the U.S.

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Former OpenAI training employee dead in apparent suicide

Legal Dive

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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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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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Largest Miss. Seafood Company Sentenced for Mislabeling Fish as Local

Insurance Journal

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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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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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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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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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Swiss Insurer Helvetia’s Cost-Saving Plans Will Impact About 500 Jobs: CEO

Insurance Journal

Swiss insurer Helvetia plans to cut jobs and relocate some workers as part of an efficiency program aimed at saving about 200 million francs ($224 million) over the next three years.

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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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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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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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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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People Moves: MMG’s McHatten Elected Chair of Insurance Information Institute

Insurance Journal

Matt McHatten, president and chief executive officer at MMG Insurance, is the new chair of the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) Executive Leadership Committee (ELC).

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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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“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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Oregon Lawmakers OK $218M in Emergency Wildfire Funding

Insurance Journal

Oregon lawmakers approved $218 million in emergency wildfire funds during special session that was convened to address unpaid bills stemming from the state’s 2024 record wildfire season.

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Ex-NS8 CEO Banned From Leading Companies After Fraud Sentencing

Securities Docket

Former cyberfraud prevention company CEO Adam Rogas is permanently banned from serving as an officer or director of a public company, a federal judge has ruled. A permanent bar is needed in order to protect the public, deter further misconduct, and lend confidence to the public and the financial markets, Judge Richard M. Berman said in his Thursday order.

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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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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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Musk has until Monday to respond to SEC Twitter settlement, source says

Securities Docket

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has given Elon Musk until Monday to respond to an offer to resolve a probe into the billionaire’s $44-billion takeover of Twitter in 2022, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. The development, which signals the investigation may be nearing a conclusion, is the latest salvo in a year-long public feud between the top U.S. markets regulator and the world’s richest man.

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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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A CLAIM FOR WORKING 24.4 HOURS A DAY – EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR: WHEN DRAFTING SCHEDULES OF DAMAGES ARE LEFT TO THE CLAIMANTS: PROFOUND PROBLEMS FOLLOW

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning to the judgment in Samrai & Ors v Kalia [2024] EWHC 3143 (KB). It is interesting to isolate out the parts of the judgment relating to the drafting of the schedules. The claimants’ schedules were found to.

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Lloyd’s of London Trade Body Examines Planned Conduct Overhaul

Insurance Journal

Lloyd’s of London members have set up a working party to examine the commercial insurance market’s plans to overhaul its conduct rules, a trade body said on Friday, following criticism of the strengthened powers in the new rules.

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What can we expect from the SEC in 2025?

Securities Docket

What can we expect from the SEC in 2025? The speculation ranges from the SEC will be shut down to a skeleton crew with little enforcement to the SEC will pare back enforcement from novel areas but largely keep doing its bread and butter fraud cases as part of its business as usual. For instance, will the new administration effectively non-enforce or repeal the SECs cybersecurity risk governance and 4 day reporting rule for major cybersecurity incidents?

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Climate Change ‘Supercharged’ Philippines’ Typhoon Season, Study Finds

Insurance Journal

A warming climate fueled the blitz of six powerful storms that hit the Philippines within a matter of weeks this year, according to a new study.

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CLAIMANT IS SUCCESSFUL ON APPEAL, BUT DEFENDANT’S PART 36 OFFER MEANS THAT CLAIMANT PAYS THE COSTS: A REMINDER THAT PART 36 REMAINS IMPORTANT – EVEN AT THE APPEAL STAGE

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to my colleague Steven Turner for sending me a copy of the Court of Appeal decision on costs in Majid -v- HSF Logistics Polksa AP.ZO., a copy of which is available here CA Decision on Costs (and.

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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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CAFC Vacates PTAB Win for Centripetal Due to Board’s Poorly Articulated Motivation to Combine Analysis

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday in a precedential opinion vacated and remanded a decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that had found Palo Alto Networks (PAN), Inc. failed to establish certain claims of Centripetal Networks, LLCs Communication Network patents unpatentable as obvious. The CAFC said the PTAB erred by not sufficiently explaining its reasoning with respect to its motivation to combine analysis.

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Severe Weather Brings Snow, Ice to Midwest and a Tornado in California

Insurance Journal

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. In San Francisco, authorities issued the first-ever tornado warning.

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