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Fiskars II:  Vague Challenge to Privilege Log Entries Deemed Defective

E-Discovery LLC

I blogged about an earlier decision in Fiskars in Another Cinderella Situation –Motion Denied as Untimely? (May 31, 2024). There, plaintiff Fiskars’ motion to compel source code was denied as untimely. In a subsequent decision, defendant Woodland’s challenge to Fiskars’ privilege log was defective. Fiskars Finland OY AB v. Woodland Tools, Inc., 2024 WL 3841603 (W.D.

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Microsoft, Cyber Firms to Meet on Fixes After CrowdStrike Crash

Insurance Journal

Microsoft Corp. is planning a meeting next month with cybersecurity companies that operate at the core of its Windows systems to discuss ways in which they can keep last month’s worldwide computer crash from happening again.

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CAFC Says District Court Must Redo Analysis of Attorneys’ Fees Award for DISH

IP Watchdog

In a precedential opinion authored by Judge Alan Albright, sitting by designation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Friday vacated and remanded a Colorado district court’s award of attorney’s fees to Sling T.V. and DISH Networks (DISH). The CAFC said the district court erred in finding the case exceptional and granting DISH’s motion for Realtime Adaptive Streaming, LLC to pay its attorney’s fees.

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Crest Insurance Acquires Benefits Specialist DWA in Arizona

Insurance Journal

Crest Insurance Group acquired Dan Weinstein and Associates in Scottsdale, Arizona. DWA principal Dan Weinstein, who has more than 20 years of industry experience in the group benefits space, will join Crest along with the DWA staff.

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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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Case Summary Involving a Chemicals Expert Witness

Expert Witness Blog

Introduction In the recent case of Monsanto Company v. Hardeman , No. 19-16636 (9th Cir. 2023), the testimony of a Chemicals Expert Witness played a pivotal role. This case revolved around claims that Monsanto’s herbicide, Roundup, caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the plaintiff, Edwin Hardeman.

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Mailing a Letter, in Context With Other Clues, Is Sufficient Cancellation – NC High Court

Insurance Journal

Simply mailing a cancellation notice to a policyholder, when viewed in the context of other indicators, was enough to comply with state law and void a homeowner’s insurance policy shortly just weeks before a fire destroyed a home, the North …

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Medical Marijuana User Fired After Drug Test Loses Unemployment Benefits Appeal

Insurance Journal

A Vermont man who was fired from his job after he said a random drug test showed he used medical marijuana while off duty for chronic pain has lost his appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court over unemployment benefits.

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Pavel Durov’s Arrest: Implications for Cybersecurity and Regulation of Messaging Platforms

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Name: The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, at Bourget airport in Paris, represents a significant turning point in the ongoing debate about the balance between privacy and regulation in the digital age. As Telegram has emerged as a leading messaging platform with nearly 900 million users globally, this incident underscores the heightened scrutiny facing tech companies regarding content moderation and regulatory compliance.

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Former Citigroup Exec Suing Bank Was Fired for Performance, Company Says

Insurance Journal

Citigroup alleges that a former managing director suing the bank was fired for performance reasons, rather than for what she said were attempts by the bank to give regulators false information.

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J&J in Talks With Holdouts to $6.5 Billion Talc Settlement

Insurance Journal

Johnson & Johnson said on Friday it is negotiating with plaintiffs’ lawyers who have opposed the company’s proposed settlement of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products caused cancer, seeking to eliminate holdouts to the deal.

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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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Amazon Must Face D.C.’s Antitrust Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

Insurance Journal

An appeals court in Washington, D.C. revived the district’s lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc on Thursday, saying it plausibly claimed the online retailer’s pricing policies illegally stifle competition.

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Worker Dies After Excavator Is Buried Under Rocks at Massachusetts Quarry

Insurance Journal

A worker was killed last Thursday morning after a portion of a rock ledge collapsed onto an excavator with the worker inside, burying it under rocks and boulders at a quarry site in Massachusetts.

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FCBI, a Florida Workers’ Comp Fund, Acquires MidSouth Mutual in Tennessee

Insurance Journal

FCBI, a self-insurance fund founded 45 years ago to provide workers’ compensation plans to Florida citrus growers, is expanding well beyond the Sunshine State with the acquisition of MidSouth Mutual Insurance Co. in Tennessee.

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Jury Sides With Teacher in Suit Against District Over Jan. 6 Rally

Insurance Journal

A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded.

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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.