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Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems

Attorney at Work

Lawyers understand the high-stress loads of fellow lawyers. They are much more likely to get it and want to help in a confidential way. The post Lawyer Mental Health: Lawyers Reaching Out to Those With Problems appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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After Jail Deaths and No Justice, This Kentucky Lawyer Tried to Make a Difference

The Marshall Project

A tough legal precedent had kept his clients from their day in court, so Greg Belzley decided there was only one thing to do — try to change the law.

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Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay Employed

Attorney at Work

The purported fact of an economic recovery depends on your perception. But pundits, being pundits, must have something to argue about, and one of the current flash points is whether a recovery of the legal economy is underway or whether were in for more of the same. If the optimists are correct, it will soon become easier for lawyers to get and keep jobs.

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How It Works: Universal Migrator Demos Backup and Restore Tools using Clio Manage

Law Sites

Today on How it Works, Universal Migrator CEO and Founder Tony Valenti demonstrates how to use Universal Migrator to backup and restore data when expanding or switching solutions at your firm.

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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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Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role

Attorney at Work

Is ‘trusted advisor’ really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are—and have always been—three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals besides trusted advisors. It is a firm and widespread belief among attorneys that the one and only kind of client relationship […] The post Lawyer-Client Relationships: Three Successful Alternatives to the Trusted Advisor Role appeared first on Articles, Tips and T

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Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence Faces New Era of Regulatory Oversight

Insurance Journal

Executive Summary: With over 70% of insurers planning to deploy gen-AI tools over the next two years, AI promises much, and the keen adopters likely will be rewarded – but it’s a path that must be navigated carefully, keeping a …

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Slain UnitedHealth Executive Puts New Focus on CEO Safety Policy

Insurance Journal

The UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive who was fatally shot in New York on Wednesday morning had no personal security detail, a circumstance that could prompt swift changes inside corporate boardrooms, especially as the global political environment grows more unstable.

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Can Lawyers Accept Gifts From Clients or Give Gifts to Clients?

Practice Panther

Lawyers can accept gifts from clients in certain situations, but the context and value of the gift play a significant role in determining whether it is ethical. It’s probably happened to many attorneys: upon receiving a gift from a client, it crosses your mind — is this ethical to accept? On the other end of the question, is it ethical to give a gift to a client?

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AM Best: US P/C Reverses Nine-Month Underwriting Loss

Insurance Journal

Growth in net earned premiums outpaced a slight increase in losses and loss adjustment expenses to result in the U.S. property/casualty industry posting a nine-month 2024 underwriting profit of $4.1 billion versus a loss of $32.1 billion last year.

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Nintendo Alleges It’s "Game Over" On Palworld's Patent Infringement

Practice of Law

As one of the biggest game franchises of all time, it's safe to say that Pokémon has had a huge impact on the entertainment industry, not to mention the childhoods of millions worldwide. Now, a new challenger has appeared: Palworld, a comedic spin on the traditional monster-taming genre. Palworld took the gaming world by storm when it released on early access this year.

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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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Agents Charged in $250 Million Off-Shore Insurance Scheme

Insurance Journal

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced the indictment of officers of Inter-Insurance Agency Services Ltd.

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What to Expect After the USPTO Sunsets their After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 on December 14

IP Watchdog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) has been a staple of after-final practice for patent prosecutors since its inception in 2013, offering applicants the opportunity to enter a broader range of amendments following a final rejection than permitted under traditional after-final practice.

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UnitedHealth Executive Fatally Shot in NYC on Investor Day

Insurance Journal

Brian Thompson, a longtime UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning, the New York Police Department said. Thompson, 50, was shot in the chest before 7 a.m.

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CAFC Delivers Win for Meta in Precedential Decision

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision today affirming a district court’s grant of summary judgment of non-infringement for Meta/Facebook against claims by Mirror Worlds Technologies that Facebook’s Timeline and Newsfeed features infringed three of its data storage patents. U.S. Patent Nos. 6,006,227; 7,865,538; and 8,255,439 are directed to “methods for storing, organizing, and presenting data in time-ordered streams (i.e., in a chronological man

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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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Judge Dismisses Suit Over Savannah Outlawing Guns Left in Unlocked Cars

Insurance Journal

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a Georgia gun owner who sought to challenge a Savannah city ordinance that imposes fines and potential jail time for people who leave firearms inside unlocked cars.

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How to prepare for Trump’s new immigration policies

Legal Dive

In light of potential deportation actions, lawyers recommend internal I-9 audits to ensure the work authorization status of employees.

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Lake-Effect Snowfall Buries Great Lakes Region

Insurance Journal

Snow continued to fall Monday around parts of the Great Lakes region, where storm-weary residents who have plowed and shoveled for days faced the prospect of even greater accumulations.

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Barclays to pay $19.5M to resolve suit over error in debt sale

Legal Dive

Shareholders sued the British bank in 2022, claiming they lost money after the lender sold far more in structured debt products than regulators permitted.

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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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Arizona DOI Forms Council to Address Availability and Affordability in Wildland

Insurance Journal

Arizona Department of Insurance Director Barbara D. Richardson has created a Resiliency and Mitigation Council that plans to examine the availability and affordability of homeowners insurance in forested and wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas of Arizona.

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Biotech startup avoids SEC penalties through voluntary self-report

Legal Dive

Cancer drug maker Kiromic was charged with omitting FDA regulators’ concerns about two of its therapies as it sought to raise $40 million from investors.

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Insurer Fortegra Launches Subsidiary in UK

Insurance Journal

The Fortegra Group Inc., the Jacksonville, Florida-based specialty insurer and subsidiary of Tiptree Inc., announced it has received regulatory approval to launch a UK subsidiary, called Fortegra Insurance Company UK.

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WARNING: The Evidence Committee Will Not Change the Rules to Help Protect Against Deep Fake Video Evidence

E-Discovery Team

The November 8, 2024 Evidence Committee meeting revealed skepticism towards warnings about deepfake justice, indicating minimal action for judicial protection. The discussion included resources on the topic, with Ralph Losey featured in an upcoming panel on December 5, 2024.

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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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Insurance Broker Verlingue Acquires Switzerland’s ProConseils Solutions

Insurance Journal

Verlingue, the Quimper, France-based insurance broker and subsidiary of the Adelaïde Group, announced it has acquired ProConseils Solutions, a major player in the insurance brokerage market in French-speaking Switzerland. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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CLAIMANT WAS ENTITLED TO COST OF CAR HIRE DESPITE HIS CAR NOT HAVING A VALID MOT CERTIFICATE: COURT OF APPEAL DECISION TODAY

Civil Litigation Brief

In the judgment today in Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP ZOO [2024] EWCA Civ 1479 (04 December 2024) the Court of Appeal overturned a finding that the absence of a MOT Certificate meant that a claimant could not make.

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People Moves: O’Connell to Lead Aon’s Reinsurance Global Cyber Strategy; Flude New CEO of Lancashire Insurance US; Hippo Names Collins CMO

Insurance Journal

Aon Names O’Connell as Global Cyber Strategy and Growth Leader Aon plc named Robert O’Connell as global cyber strategy and growth leader, executive managing director, within its Reinsurance Solutions business. O’Connell will be based in New York.

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Expanded 4Q 2024 Andrew Haslam’s Buyers Guide Introduces New Vendors, Research, and Ethical Guidance

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Staying informed about industry trends, vendor solutions, and ethical considerations is critical for legal and technology professionals navigating the evolving eDiscovery landscape. The newly released 4Q 2024 edition of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Buyers Guide, published by ComplexDiscovery OÜ in collaboration with EDRM, continues to serve as a trusted resource.

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Target Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit Over Pride Backlash, Judge Rules

Insurance Journal

Target has failed to persuade a judge in Florida to dismiss a lawsuit that accused the retailer of deceiving shareholders after its sales of LGBTQ-themed merchandise for Pride Month sparked a backlash and a customer boycott. U.S.

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Elon Musk blasts ruling denying him $100 billion pay package

Securities Docket

McCormick’s ruling elicited backlash not just from Musk but from Tesla bulls as well as business figures who accused her of overstepping her bounds. “Judge McCormick is an activist judge at its worst,” Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Invest and a major Tesla shareholder, wrote on X. “No judge has the right to determine CEO compensation. Shareholders voted twice, overwhelmingly each time, to ratify @elonmusk’s 2018 performance-based pay package.

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How Vermont Community Helped One Family Recover After Floods Took Everything

Insurance Journal

The last thing John and Jenny Mackenzie saw as they fled their Vermont home with their daughters, dog and two guinea pigs last summer was their cars upended and propelled away by rushing flood waters.

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SEC Charges Kiromic BioPharma and Two Former C-Suite Executives with Misleading Investors about Status of FDA Reviews

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Houston-based biotherapeutics company Kiromic BioPharma, Inc., its former CEO, Maurizio Chiriva-Internati, and its former chief financial officer, Tony Tontat, for failing to disclose material information about Kiromic’s two cancer fighting drug candidates before, during, and after a July 2021 follow-on public offering that raised $40 million.

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Alaska Airlines Tech Issue Briefly Grounded Planes in Seattle, Disrupted Bookings on Cyber Monday

Insurance Journal

A technology issue at Alaska Airlines resulted in the temporary grounding of flights in Seattle on Monday morning and problems into the afternoon for people trying to book flights on its website, the airline said.

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Lockheed Martin Names New General Counsel

Securities Docket

The Board of Directors at Lockheed Martin named Kevin O’Connor as the corporation’s new senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Effective Jan. 13, O’Connor will succeed Maryanne Lavan, who plans to retire. O’Connor most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal officer for Carrier.

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