Sun.Aug 25, 2024

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

116
116
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Implications for Legal Tech and eDiscovery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) marks a transformative shift in global corporate compliance, demanding rigorous environmental and social accountability from businesses operating within or connected to the EU. For legal professionals and tech providers, this directive presents both significant challenges and opportunities.

article thumbnail

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.

Insurance 115
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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 …

Insurance 114

More Trending

article thumbnail

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.

111
111
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

111
111
article thumbnail

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.

111
111
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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.

111
111
article thumbnail

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.

Insurance 111
article thumbnail

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.

105
105
article thumbnail

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.