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The Hidden Costs of Law Firm Technology: Are You Wasting Money Without Realizing It?

Attorney at Work

Danielle DavisRoe | Making bad technology choices can cost you. Here are five hidden costs and ways to avoid wasting money and time. The post The Hidden Costs of Law Firm Technology: Are You Wasting Money Without Realizing It? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Carrier Management to Host New Wildfire Conference

Insurance Journal

Carrier Management, a sister publication of Insurance Journal, will host a free online event spotlighting wildfire risk assessment, prevention and intelligence tools for risk and insurance professionals.

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COST BITES 222: A “RETROSPECTIVE” CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENT WAS STILL VALID AND THE PAYING PARTY HAD TO PAY: COURT OF APPEAL DECISION

Civil Litigation Brief

In Singh & Ors v Ingram [2025] EWCA Civ 264 the Court of Appeal rejected an argument that a retrospective conditional fee agreement was invalid. The Court was, to say the least, suspicious of argument that the receiving party’s solicitors.

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China State Firms Curb Russian Oil Imports on Sanctions Risks, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

Chinese state oil companies are shying away from Russian oil this month, with two importers halting purchases while two others scaled back volumes as they assess compliance following recent U.S. sanctions on Moscow, multiple trade sources said.

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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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How much does cryptocrime pay?

Securities Docket

We are constantly hearing about crypto funds being stolen from exchanges, so well start with stolen funds. Last year saw $2.2bn of crypto pilfered, with state-sponsored North Korean hackers taking over 60 per cent of the total. Around half of North Koreas hacks typically involve worker-related theft by North Korean IT workers whove infiltrated crypto and web3 companies.

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People Moves: Shipper to Head Beazley N.A. Commercial Property; Porch Group Names New Leadership; Allstate Names Carter as CHRO

Insurance Journal

Specialty insurer Beazley appointed Lindsay Shipper as head of commercial property, North America, effective April 1. She will report to Richard Montminy, group head of property risks, and will be based in Atlanta.

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Keystone Agency Partners Acquires Oklahoma’s Ascent Insurance Group

Insurance Journal

Keystone Agency Partners, an insurance agency partnership platform, announced the acquisition of Ascent Insurance Group, a prominent Oklahoma-based insurance agency. The deal also includes Cole, Paine & Carlin Insurance Agency, Inc., which will join Ascent Insurance Group.

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Shadow SEC Statement No. 2 (March 13, 2025): THE CRISIS DEEPENS AS SEC STAFF AND BUDGET CUTS ARE DIRECTED | CLS Blue Sky Blog

Securities Docket

We have already discussed the losses to investors following prior instances in which SEC funding was reduced. But such a focus may still undercount the losses. When securities enforcement is constrained, the impact may not be discovered until much later. For example, Bernie Madoff went undiscovered for decades, and Enron, WorldCom, and others played games with accounting that were not detected for years, deepening the eventual losses.

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Fraternity Members Charged in Death of Southern University Student

Insurance Journal

Two more arrests have been made in connection with the death of a 20-year-old Southern University student who was repeatedly punched during an off-campus fraternity hazing ritual, Baton Rouge police announced.

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Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens and non-citizens alike from unreasonable searches and seizures. Understand your rights with the experienced Kansas and Missouri criminal defense attorneys at Joseph, Holland & Craft. What Does the Fourth Amendment Say? The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution states: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue,

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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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Meta Wins Halt to Promotion of Tell-All Book by Ex-Employee It Says Is Defamatory

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms on Wednesday won an emergency arbitration ruling to temporarily stop promotion of the tell-all book “Careless People” by a former employee, according to a copy of the ruling published by the social media company.

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Crypto Daybook Americas: Gold’s Historic Rally Brings Back BTC’s ‘Store of Value’ Debate

Securities Docket

The recent market turmoil might have given gold the bragging rights of being the “store of value” while “digital gold” struggles, at least for now. Gold futures for April delivery have surpassed $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever, marking a historic milestone for the precious metal. Spot gold is consolidating just below $3,000 an ounce, up 15% year-to-date, while its digital counterpart, bitcoin (BTC), is strugglingdown 12% this year and hovering around $80,000.

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Billions in Hurricane Helene Aid to Farmers to Start Flowing by March 21

Insurance Journal

ATLANTA (AP) Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing later this month, U.S.

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Meta Faces Lawsuit in France Over AI Copyright Infringement Allegations

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In an important legal challenge, major French publishing associations have filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., accusing the tech giant of unauthorized use of copyrighted literary works to train its AI models. The case, brought before the Paris Judicial Court, underscores growing tensions between AI development and intellectual property rights.

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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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MLB’s Rays Bail on Deal for New Ballpark in St. Petersburg

Insurance Journal

The Tampa Bay Rays are backing out of a deal to build a new $1.37 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, the team announced on Thursday.

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IP News: Barks & Bites for Friday, March 14 | IPWatchdog

IP Watchdog

This week in Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit finds that Northern District of West Virginia properly denied a preliminary injunction after properly following principles of claim separateness from CAFC precedent; the Copyright Office announces that Emily Chapuis will serve the agency as Acting General Counsel and Associate Register; President Donald Trump nominates John Squires to serve as the Director of the USPTO; former USPTO Solicitor Farheena Rasheed joins the PTAB as Vice Chief Judge

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State Attorney Generals Are Grabbing Headlines With Lawsuits. Missouri’s Bailey Stands Out

Insurance Journal

When Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey says he’ll seize assets to force China to pay a $24.

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U.S. Senate Takes First Big Step to Advance Stablecoin Bill

Securities Docket

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has advanced the crypto industry’s stablecoin regulation bill, a first major step toward getting the effort to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law. With its first committee approval, the bill that would regulate U.S. stablecoin issuers at the federal level now needs passage by the overall Senate, and a similar version also awaits approval in the House of Representatives.

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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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Explorers Discover Wreckage of Old Cargo Ship That Sank in Lake Superior Storm

Insurance Journal

Twenty years before the Titanic changed maritime history, another ship touted as the next great technological feat set sail on the Great Lakes. The Western Reserve was one of the first all-steel cargo ships to traverse the lakes.

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Trump Family Has Held Deal Talks With Binance Following Crypto Exchange’s Guilty Plea – WSJ

Securities Docket

Representatives of President Trumps family have held talks to take a financial stake in the U.S. arm of crypto exchange Binance, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would put Trump in business with the firm that pleaded guilty in 2023 to violating anti-money-laundering requirements. At the same time, Binances billionaire founder, Changpeng Zhaowho served four months in prison after pleading guilty to a related chargehas been pushing for the Trump administration to grant him

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As Chips Race Spews ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Startups Emerge to Destroy Them

Insurance Journal

The battle for artificial intelligence supremacy hinges on microchips. But the semiconductor sector that produces them has a dirty secret: It’s a major source of chemicals linked to cancer and other health problems.

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Digital Asset Legislation Pushed as Trump Embraces Crypto Agenda

Securities Docket

Representative Byron Donalds will introduce legislation on Friday to codify an executive order that President Donald Trump signed earlier this month that establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve and US digital asset stockpile. Passing the bill would ensure that the reserve and stockpile could not be eliminated by executive action from a future president, protecting the crypto-friendly policy that Trump embraced both on the 2024 campaign trail and in his second administration.

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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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Delaware Forest Service Warns of Elevated Wildfire Risk

Insurance Journal

Delaware officials are reporting that the ongoing drought and current weather conditions have caused an uptick in wildfires in all three counties.

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Tech Sector Sees Softer Insurance Market but Less Comprehensive Policies

Insurance Journal

A softer-than-expected market kept insurance premiums for technology companies down or flat in some lines in 2024, according to a new report from business insurance platform Embroker.

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Indonesian Fishermen Sue Tuna Giant Bumble Bee, Alleging Abuse in Supply Chain

Insurance Journal

Lawyers representing four Indonesian fishermen who say they were beaten and trapped on vessels that were part of the global supply chain that provided tuna to Bumble Bee Seafoods filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the canned seafood giant.

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California Insurance Commissioner Provisionally OK’s State Farm’s 22% Rate Request

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara provisionally approved State Farm’s request for a 22% interim rate hike, the California Department of Insurance announced on Friday.

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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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US Property-Catastrophe Reinsurance Rates Likely to Stabilize During Midyear Renewals

Insurance Journal

Reinsurance renewal rates continued dropping during this year’s January renewals, but US property-catastrophe reinsurance pricing is likely to stabilize during the coming midyear renewals, according to a report from Moody’s Ratings.

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Four Sailors Involved in Major Singapore Oil Spill Plead Guilty, Straits Times Reports

Insurance Journal

Four Dutch crew members involved in a ship collision in Singapore have pleaded guilty for their role in the city-state’s worst oil spill in a decade, the Straits Times reported Wednesday.

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Texas Tech Medical School Settles Suit Over Alleged Race-Based Admissions Practices

Insurance Journal

A group led by Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s deputy chief of staff, is claiming victory after it got a commitment from Texas Tech’s medical school not to consider race in admission decisions, which the school continues to deny ever …

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Europe’s Winter Storms Will Get Worse as Emissions Rise, Study Says

Insurance Journal

Global carbon emissions are amplifying a North Atlantic wind pattern that drives northern Europe’s biggest winter storms, new research shows.

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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.