Sun.Dec 15, 2024

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How To Save On Insurance Premiums During an Economic Downturn

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Trucordia. Discover practical strategies to reduce your insurance premiums during an economic downturn. Learn how to save money without compromising on coverage.

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VIP Amici Say CAFC’s Case Against Newman Ignores Disability Act’s Safeguards, Threatens Judicial Independence

IP Watchdog

Two key amicus briefs were filed on Thursday, December 12, backing Judge Pauline Newman's appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from the dismissal of her case against the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC). First, several law professors and a former International Trade Commission (ITC) commissioner joined the Manhattan Institute in submitting an amicus brief urging reversal of the district courts judgment and a declaration t

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Death of Nasdaq Diversity Rule Signals More Trouble for DEI

Insurance Journal

The message from Nasdaq as the Black Lives Matter movement exploded across the US: push for diversity or prepare to explain.

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The Rise of Central and Eastern Europe in Venture Capital and AI Innovation

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article examines the insights from Forbes Midas List Europe 2024 and The Recursives State of AI in CEE 2024, offering a concise look at the evolution of Europes venture capital and AI ecosystems. While the rise of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has garnered attention, this progress represents a broadening of Europes innovation landscape rather than a shift away from traditional hubs like London.

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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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70,000 Gallons of Oil Spilled in Wisconsin Pipeline Leak

Insurance Journal

OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) Roughly 70,000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said. The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles (96.

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The Legal Tech Revolution: Scaling Legal Operations – Sam Ross – S8 E41

Legally Speaking

Can legal operations keep pace with the demands of a global workforce? This week, I sit down with Sam Ross, Chief Legal officer at Remote, the HR platform thats redefining global hiring. Sam shares insights on scaling legal teams, building efficient processes and the future of legal operations in an AI-driven world.

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Escalation in Ukraine: Russia’s Largest Missile Strikes, North Korean Troop Deployment, and Strategic Shifts in Syria

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This report provides a concise analysis of critical developments from December 1214, 2024, covering Russias record-breaking missile strikes on Ukraine, the deployment of North Korean troops in Kursk Oblast, and Russias shifting military posture in Syria. By examining these interconnected events, the report sheds light on the strategic objectives driving Russias military actions, the effectiveness of Ukraines counteroffensive operations, and the broader geopolitical ramificat

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Suburban New York Police Force Cited for Illegal Arrests, Strip Searches

Insurance Journal

A suburban New York police department routinely violated residents’ civil rights, including making illegal arrests and using unnecessary strip and cavity searches, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report.

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NC Supreme Court Bucks Trend, Finds COVID Caused Physical Loss to Restaurants

Insurance Journal

Courts across the country have overwhelmingly ruled in favor of insurance carriers in claims disputes following the government-ordered closures of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New Jersey, Minnesota Sue Glock Over Firearms with Adaptable Switches

Insurance Journal

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey and Minnesota sued Glock last Thursday, calling on the gunmaker to stop selling firearms that can be adapted with dime-sized switches to fire up to 1,200 rounds a minute.

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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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Thermometer Factory Owner Gets Probation for Exposing Workers to Mercury

Insurance Journal

The owner of a New York thermometer factory was sentenced Friday to three years of probation for failing to protect workers who were exposed to hazardous levels of mercury after a spill at his plant.

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EPA Awards $135M to California to Phase out Big Diesel Trucks

Insurance Journal

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $135 million in grants to fund 13 projects in California to help the state wean off fossil fuels and phase out big rigs that run on diesel.

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Trump Tariffs Could Intensify US Trucking Industry Slump, Experts Say

Insurance Journal

President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on top trade partners China, Mexico and Canada would deal a blow to the $1.7 trillion U.S. transportation industry and worsen a nearly three-year trucking recession, sector experts said.

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