Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Jamie Spannhake | Setting limits doesn’t make you less dedicated; it allows you to recharge so you can be at your best. The post Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Lawyers appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
In Luttrell v. DN Solutions America Corporation , 2024 WL 4836017 (E.D. Mo. Nov. 20, 2024), the court stated that Michael Luttrell was killed while operating a Doosan PUMA V400 Vertical Turning Center machine at an Ace Manufacturing facility. His wife sued multiple defendants. A spinning workpiece was ejected from the machine. It went through a heavy reinforced steel door, and both struck the plaintiff in the chest.
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Product Spotlight | CosmoLex NextGen is designed for attorney-operated firms who need a seamless, end-to-end practice management solution. The post Tired of Juggling Multiple Tools to Manage Your Law Firm? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Xockets, Inc. recently filed a complaint in the Western District of Texas against NVIDIA Corporation (“NVIDIA”), Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”) and RPX Corporation (“RPX”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for alleged patent infringement and violation of federal antitrust laws. As is often the case in patent cases, Xockets seeks an injunction in addition to monetary damages.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The US Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Meta Platforms Inc., leaving it to face a lawsuit that accuses the company of misleading shareholders about the data-harvesting scandal involving political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica.
The Marshall Project
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
“I know how a relocation can exacerbate violence,” writes Johanna Mills. “Even when the place you’re leaving is so toxic that you can’t stay there.
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Complex Discovery
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Editor’s Note: The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest move to challenge Google’s grip on the online search and advertising ecosystem represents a significant turning point for the tech industry. The proposed divestment of Google’s Chrome browser not only underscores the gravity of Judge Amit Mehta’s recent ruling against Google but also marks an ambitious stride toward fostering competition in digital markets.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Weiss Ratings, a Palm Beach Gardens financial ratings firm, sparked some outrage from the Florida insurance industry in recent weeks after it released reports contending that some of Florida’s largest property insurers were closing almost half of their hurricane claims …
SW&L Attorneys Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
When a commercial truck collision occurs, the legal landscape is vastly different from typical car accident cases. As an attorney who has training and experience in handling commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes, I’ve seen firsthand how these cases demand increased knowledge and experience that goes far beyond standard auto crash litigation. Complex Federal Regulations Unlike regular car crashes, truck crashes involve extensive federal regulations.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A month after wildfires ravaged Maui in August 2023, Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation to postpone the adoption of any new building codes that might exacerbate a housing shortage that had just gotten worse.
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IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to ask a judge to force Google to sell Chrome in an ongoing legal case accusing Google of monopolistic practices; WIPO member states adopt the Riyadh Design Law Treaty; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) grants Twitter’s motion to dismiss a preliminary injunction in a patent infringement case.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread will serve as the president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for 2025 after serving as president-elect in 2024.
Practice Panther
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Legal practice management software is specialized software that centralizes, organizes, and protects a law firm’s operations processes. The best of these software solutions act as a complete system for every aspect of a caseload; they consolidate a firm’s practice into a single, secure source of truth that is accessible to staff. Some of the most helpful features of a legal platform for lawyers include data storage, time tracking, client communications, and other tools to bolster the practice o
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Gunmaker Sig Sauer Inc. was ordered by a Pennsylvania jury to pay $11 million to a customer who alleged defects in one of the company’s pistols led it to go off without him pulling the trigger.
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Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
I am grateful to barrister Leslie Keegan for sending me a copy of the judgment of Mr Justice Nicklin in PMC -v- A Local Health Board [2024] EWHC 2969 (KB). It deals with important issues relating to the making of.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Aqueous Underwriting, the London-based MGA, has secured major new capacity in a three-year deal with A+ rated insurers Allied World and Sompo.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against United Parcel Service Inc. for materially misrepresenting its earnings because it failed to follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in valuing one of its worst performing businesses. According to the SEC’s order, UPS determined in 2019 that UPS Freight, a business unit that transported less-than-truckload shipments, was likely to sell for no more than about $650 million.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
World Insurance Associates LLC announced that it acquired the business of First International Insurance (“FI Insurance”) -a division of First International Bank & Trust of Watford City, North Dakota on October 1, 2024. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, says it expects to have 645 full-time compliance employees on staff by the end of the year — a 34% increase from last November — as it continues to rapidly build out its compliance department. Including contractors, the crypto exchange already has over 1,000 employees focused on compliance, according to a Friday press statement from Binance.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Pending arbitration claims against liquefied natural gas exporter Venture Global LNG Inc. from several of its customers have grown to nearly $6 billion, according to a bond document seen by Bloomberg.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The US audit board approved a $399.7 million spending plan that would maintain its current staffing into 2025 while continuing to upgrade technology tools available to its staff. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s budget represents a nearly 4% increase over the regulator’s current $385 million in funding, which paid for adding 20 jobs to the board’s inspections division over the past year.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Global non-life premiums are expected to hit a decade-high growth level of 4.3% in 2024, following the repricing of risk over the past several years in response to elevated claims, according to Swiss Re’s sigma.
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Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This post looks at at an article by Sidney Butcher in the ABA publication “Views from the Bench: Tips for Young Lawyers on How to Make a Good Impression.” The Honorable Lynne Stewart, a District Court Judge and the Honourable Julie Robinson.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Cyber attacks against Nordic banks, likely perpetrated by Russia-linked hackers, pose the biggest threat to financial stability in the region, a top Danish central bank official said.
Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The judgment of Mrs Justice Hill in Attaei v Alsharif & Ors [2024] EWHC 2972 (KB) is the second case this month where an appeal has been allowed against a refusal to grant an adjournment. In this case, however, the.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Markel and Generali Global Corporate & Commercial. A summary of these new hires follows.
The Barrister
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Introduction to California’s Diversion of Individuals with Mental Disorders In recent years, California has made strides in addressing the mental health crisis that often intersects with the criminal justice system. One significant development is the state’s “Mental Health Diversion” program, which allows individuals accused of certain crimes to seek treatment rather than face prosecution. 1 California’s Mental Health Diversion program offers a form of “pretrial diversion” that could potentially
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit to prevent decriminalizing marijuana-related offenses, this time against the city of Dallas.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A Texas federal court has rejected the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent rule expanding the definition of a securities dealer to include a wider swath of firms — including some in the cryptocurrency sector. This adds a significant legal loss to the crypto legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler on the same day he announced his January departure.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
I am very pleased to announce a new addition, starting today, to our line-up of regular panelists for Legaltech Week: Julie Sobowale, a Canada-based freelance journalist and lawyer who writes about legal tech and legal affairs for publications such as Canadian Lawyer, The Walrus, and others.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
I notified President Joe Biden of my intent to step down as SEC Commissioner, effective January 17, 2025. For the better part of this year, my wife, Kelly, has confronted serious illness with admirable courage and a strong spirit. We are grateful for the support of colleagues, friends and family and are hopeful for her speedy and full recovery in the ensuing months.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
One attorney advises clients not to risk being the test case for the NLRB’s new prohibition, regardless of how long the ban ultimately lasts.
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