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Clio Plants Its Flag In Big Law Land with Acquisition of Enterprise Law Firm Software Provider ShareDo

Law Sites

The motto of law practice management company Clio is to “transform the legal experience for all.” But for many of its 17 years in business, that “all” has focused primarily on smaller law firms and their clients.

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Australia Regulator Sues FIIG Securities for Cybersecurity Failures

Insurance Journal

The Australian securities watchdog said on Thursday it is taking fixed-income broker FIIG to court, alleging it failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures over a four-year period, which enabled a hacker to infiltrate its IT network.

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Discretionary Stay of Discovery Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion

E-Discovery LLC

In MJ Enterprise Holdings, Inc. v. Spiffy Franchising , LLC, 2025 WL 775515 (D. Md. Mar. 10, 2025)(Austin, J.), Defendants moved to stay all discovery deadlines pending a resolution of their motion to compel arbitration and for a stay pending arbitration. The motion to stay discovery was granted. Plaintiffs alleged fraud and misrepresentation arising out of a business relationship.

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State Farm, Consumer Group Battle Ahead of Calif. Insurance Commissioner Decision

Insurance Journal

Ahead of a decision from California’s insurance commissioner on a State Farm General request for emergency rate increases, company executives and representatives of a consumer group pled their opposing cases in letters to Commissioner Ricardo Lara.

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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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CAFC: Prior Art Requires Written Support for Jepson Claim

IP Watchdog

The Federal Circuit says that you must disclose and describe the prior art, or your Jepson claim is invalid. Obviously, this means that pretty much every Jepson claim in existence is now invalid. It also ensures that Jepson claims will never be used again. It is also truly a mystery why the Patent Office would ever defend this PTAB decision and advocate in favor of requiring the prior art to be disclosed, discussed and supported.

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How Faulty Parts at Boeing’s 787 Jets Flew Below the Radar in Italy

Insurance Journal

On a Saturday morning in May, 2020, Italian police officers caught two men pouring chemical waste into the sewers in the southern port city of Brindisi, near a small plane components factory.

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Massive Fukushima Plant Cleanup Involves High Radiation and Stress

Insurance Journal

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant’s radiation levels have significantly dropped since the cataclysmic meltdown in Japan 14 years ago. Workers walk around in many areas wearing only surgical masks and regular clothes.

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Breaking news: Clio acquires ShareDo as it says ‘we’re the solution for firms of all sizes now’ 

Legal IT Insider

Canadian-founded SaaS legal practice management vendor Clio has acquired UK cloud case management provider ShareDo, in a move that enables it to cater for the needs of all segments of […] The post Breaking news: Clio acquires ShareDo as it says were the solution for firms of all sizes now appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Ardonagh Advisory Acquires UK Broker Anderson & Co.

Insurance Journal

Ardonagh Advisory, the Ardonagh Group’s SME broking platform, announced it has acquired Anderson & Co. (Holdings) Ltd., along with its wholly owned subsidiary Anderson & Co (Insurance Brokers) Ltd. (ACIB). Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Skiing & Snowboarding Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Grajeda v. Vail Resorts Inc. , No. 2:20-cv-00165 (D. Vt. Mar. 23, 2023), the United States District Court for the District of Vermont addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit stemming from a skiing accident. The involvement of a Skiing & Snowboarding Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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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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North Sea Ship Collision Could Cost Insurers Up to $100M, Hitting Marine Line’s Profits

Insurance Journal

The collision of a cargo ship and a fuel tanker off the eastern coast of England in the North Sea is likely to hit multiple marine insurance policies, carrying an estimated combined insured value of between $50 million and $100 …

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Beyond the Bar Number > Seth Millstein

WA Bar News

Bar Number: 34627 Ive been a construction lawyer since 2004. This year Im chair of the WSBA Construction Law Section. Q. Did you end up practicing in the area of law you expected? No. I knew nothing about construction law other than building a bookshelf once. It sagged, then collapsed. The shelved books werent to blameI was. Id have to be plaintiff and defendant if I decided to litigate.

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Man Torches Tesla Chargers in South Carolina But Catches His Clothes on Fire

Insurance Journal

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) A man burned three Tesla chargers in a South Carolina parking lot and also apparently inadvertently set his clothes on fire, police said.

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RPC 1.18: Duties to Prospective Clients

WA Bar News

COLUMN > Ethics & the Law Illustration Getty/erhui1979 By Mark J. Fucile The idea of prospective clients is not new. The Washington Supreme Court in 1918 used this term in the same way we use it today: someone who is discussing the possibility of retention with a lawyer, but has not and may never become a client. 1 Similarly, courts have long applied the attorney-client privilege to preliminary conversations between lawyers and prospective clients over the possibility of retention. 2 Wh

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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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AM Best Places Michigan’s Wolverine Mutual Under Review With Positive Implications

Insurance Journal

AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “b” (Marginal) of Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company (Wolverine) based in Dowagiac, Michigan.

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The Indispensable Tool: Creativity

WA Bar News

COLUMN > Innovation in Law Illustrations Getty/Olga Zakharova BY JORDAN L. COUCH My mother-in-law says that the work of designing a good home is never done. The same is true of an innovative law firm. With nearly 80 percent of civil legal needs for lower-to-middle income individuals going unmet 1 and individual consumer spending on legal services declining over the years, 2 resting on your laurels is not an option for firms that want to thrive long-term.

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Global Instability Leads to 16-Year Low for Insurance Carrier M&A Deals

Insurance Journal

Two new reports highlight the stagnant mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry in 2024. In fact, global insurance carrier M&As slumped to a 16-year low in 2024 amid a wave uncertainty and volatility through the year, Clyde & Co.

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By the Rules: Techniques for Writing Persuasive Rules

WA Bar News

COLUMN > Write to Counsel Illustration Getty/Auuu BY LAUREN E. SANCKEN Whether youre drafting an advocacy letter or brief to the court, it should be obvious from reading the legal rule sections which side you represent. Drafting persuasive legal rules, like all writing conventions, can be done well by minding some basic patterns. While no one formula exists for good advocacy, these techniques can help you frame persuasive rules in a way that favors your clients position.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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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Canadian Man Sentenced for Shootings That Damaged Pipeline and Power Station in Dakotas

Insurance Journal

A Canadian man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for shootings at an oil pipeline in South Dakota and an electrical substation in North Dakota that caused $1.

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President’s Corner > A Message of Hope

WA Bar News

The Goldmark Luncheon celebrates 40 years of advocacy by the Legal Foundation of Washington COLUMN BY SUNITHA ANJILVEL Greetings from your Bar president! In the midst of this deep winter, Feb. 14 was a love note to civil legal aid at the Goldmark Luncheon, an event celebrating over 40 years of advocacy by the Legal Foundation of Washington (LFW). The event could not have come at a better moment for many.

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Texas Stock Exchange Hires Nasdaq, Cboe Executives for ETP Push

Insurance Journal

An upstart stock exchange based in Texas has poached top talent from its big-name rivals as it prepares its push into the $11 trillion exchange-traded fund world.

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Dear Legal Minds

WA Bar News

COLUMN > Member Wellness Corner Illustration Getty/Olga Cherniak By ADELY RUIZ AND DAN CRYSTAL, Pys.D. Question: I have been working with a colleague for over 20 years who has been a long-term mentor to me. However, their mental capacity has deteriorated quickly. I need to have a conversation about the necessity of closing down their practice. How should I approach this and where do I begin?

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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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Heritage Insurance Profits Down for Q4 But Up 36% for 2024

Insurance Journal

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (HRTG) on Tuesday reported net income of $20.3 million in its fourth quarter, a 34% drop from Q4 in 2023.

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How to Prepare Information Architecture to Leverage AI Effectively

WA Bar News

Illustrations Getty/Jenny On The Moon BY ROBBIE PHILBRICK, RACHEL WILKA & MICHAEL CALLIER Introduction Legal organizations face a defining challenge: preparing their information systems for AI integration. While AI tools have the potential to transform legal practice, success depends on an organizations readiness to adopt them. Such readiness demands more than acquiring new technologyit requires a fundamental paradigm shift in how organizations capture, process, and leverage their informati

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Verisk: Catastrophe Claims in Q4 Double on Late Hurricane Activity

Insurance Journal

A significant rise in claims from hurricanes rather than winter storms was to blame for a 36% increase in total fourth quarter 2024 claims.

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Interviews with 2024 Rural Practice Internship Grant Recipients

WA Bar News

Courtesy photos In 2024, the WSBAs Small Town and Rural (STAR) Council launched a pilot program to provide grants to law students participating in summer internships in rural parts of Washington. The purpose of these grants is to assist in building a pipeline of rural attorneys who will help narrow the legal services gap in rural communities throughout the state.

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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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Explosion in Manhole at Texas Tech University Prompts Campus Evacuations

Insurance Journal

Several buildings at Texas Tech University in Lubbock were evacuated Wednesday night after officials said an explosion in a manhole near a substation caused multiple fires that could be seen emerging from underground across parts of the campus and widespread …

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The Latest From Olympia

WA Bar News

2025 mid-session report from the Washington Legislature Photo Legislative Support Services BY SANJAY WALVEKAR The 105-day 2025 legislative session began on Jan. 13 and is scheduled to adjourn on April 27. While lawmakers in Olympia will consider a variety of issues, a primary focus will be passing a state budget for the next two years. Legislators are facing a budget deficit of up to $15 billion over the next four years, which will inform discussions on taxes, spending freezes, and policies wit

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She Took Out 40 Insurance Policies Worth $20 Million, Scamming Insurers and Investors

Insurance Journal

A federal jury convicted a Maryland woman yesterday for conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and related charges for wire fraud, money laundering and filing false tax returns.

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BLTF2025 Media Lounge: Law firm priorities for 2025

Legal IT Insider

At the British Legal Technology Forum this year we chatted with legal tech leaders about how law firms are going to improve their service delivery and achieve their transformation objectives […] The post BLTF2025 Media Lounge: Law firm priorities for 2025 appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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.