Law Sites
DECEMBER 3, 2024
If you are a legal tech startup, don’t miss your chance to compete in Startup Alley, the pitch competition that is a seminal event of ABA TECHSHOW. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 — just 10 days away.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 3, 2024
It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free? The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Law Sites
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Everlaw for Good is a program run by the e-discovery company Everlaw, through which it makes its software available at no cost to legal aid organizations, nonprofit organizations, and investigative journalists.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today officially withdrew its controversial proposed rule on terminal disclaimer practice. The withdrawal was expected, with panelists at IPWatchdog’s Life Sciences Masters Program in October predicting based on USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s comments at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting that the rule was unlikely to be finalized before her departure from the Office.
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Law Sites
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Lawyers who are members of the Maryland State Bar Association can now get free access to trust accounting and billing software, through a partnership between the bar and the law practice management company Smokeball.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On November 16, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction, in which one Fall River, Massachusetts, business inspired by the legend of Lizzie Borden unsuccessfully asserted trademark rights against another Lizzie Borden-inspired business located right next door. The ultimate appellate decision seems largely justified, given the deferential scope of review applied by the First Circuit.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Last spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency jolted southwest Florida communities – most of which were still recovering from Hurricane Ian in 2022 – when it announced that the areas would lose their community discounts on flood insurance due to …
The Barrister
DECEMBER 3, 2024
At the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, the Charleston School of launched its renamed and reorganized Center for Diversity in the Legal Profession. 1 Led by co-directors representing faculty, the admissions office, and academic affairs, the Center will serve to help recruit, retain, and support students from all backgrounds who have overcome obstacles on their journey into the legal profession, including barriers related to identity-based discrimination. 2 In the 2023 case, SFFA v.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The city of Hoboken, New Jersey has reported it was the victim of a ransomware attack in the early hours of last Wednesday, November 27.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
There’s no basis for creating new evidence by holding a shareholder vote after the case has gone to trial, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick said in rejecting the pay package for a second time.
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?
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday that the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is over and the investigation has been closed. As of Dec.
DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests are a common inspiration for criminal charges. Many people who otherwise never break the law sometimes drive after drinking. They may assume that they are sober enough to get home safely, only to end up stopped by police and facing DUI charges. Many people facing DUI charges make the wrong decisions when responding to those allegations, in part because they fall victim to the misconceptions outlined below.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A new report on emerging risks affecting wealthy households — those with assets of $500,000 to $5 million — highlights climate change, theft of collectibles and cybersecurity as top concerns.
Complex Discovery
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Editor’s Note: Balancing innovation with confidentiality is one of the most pressing challenges in today’s AI-driven world. As artificial intelligence applications expand into sensitive areas like healthcare, finance, and law, safeguarding data privacy without stifling innovation is crucial. This article explores cutting-edge approaches—ranging from confidential computing to federated learning—that enable organizations to harness AI’s potential while maintaining robust security and complia
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!
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission said it has issued an order prohibiting data brokers Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling consumer data without consent—including location information related to visits to healthcare facilities, places of worship, and participation in protests.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The agency opted not to impose a fine on the U.S. unit of China's largest bank, which had difficulty updating system books and records after a 2023 cyberattack.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Zurich Insurance Group said Tuesday its acquisition of American International Group’s global personal travel insurance business is complete.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 3, 2024
With the proposal, the federal agency aims to crack down on fraudsters and others seeking to use sensitive personal information for illicit activities.
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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The owners of Inigo Ltd. are exploring options for the British specialist insurance group including a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. The shareholders, which include buyout firm JC Flowers & Co.
Destination Articles Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
You’re advancing your legal career, not from a stuffy conference room, while creating lasting memories with your family in some of the world’s most spectacular settings. This isn’t your typical Continuing Legal Education (CLE) scenario, but it happens when you integrate your professional development with a family vacation. At Destination CLEs , we believe that the best learning environments inspire and rejuvenate.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A senior U.S. official who is among those working to evict alleged Chinese hackers from American telecom companies has a word of advice for his fellow Americans: Use encryption.
Securities Docket
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services LLC (ICBC Financial Services) for deficient books and records. The SEC decided not to impose civil penalties against ICBC Financial Services because the company promptly undertook remedial measures and cooperated with the staff’s examination and investigation.
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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Norway, illness is becoming an increasingly trying problem. Workers take more sick days than anywhere else in Europe and absences are at the highest level in 15 years.
Civil Litigation Brief
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In Gladwin v RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP [2024] EWHC 3054 (Ch) ICC Judge Barber held that the claimant’s case was struck out because of a failure to comply with a peremptory order. The judge refused the claimant’s application to.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Liberty Mutual Insurance, headquartered in Boston, named Marc Orloff as president of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America, effective Jan. 1. Orloff will lead GRS North America’s financial and operational performance, which includes commercial and specialty businesses in the U.S.
Civil Litigation Brief
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Damages (Personal Injury) (England and Wales) Order 2024 changes the discount rate from the 11th January 2025 so that the prescribed rate of return is 0.5%. This may lead to some schedules (and counter-schedules) needing to be re-visited and.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Despite continued uncertainty over the future of federal tax rules on micro-captive insurance companies, the instruments seem to be increasingly popular for small businesses, especially in Florida, where rates for traditional commercial insurance have soared in recent years.
Practice of Law
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Until recently, Americans have been slow to embrace electric cars. This could be for several reasons, like fond memories of American classics where the RPMs were fast and the engine purred. More practically, it may be because existing infrastructure simply wasn't designed to charge electric vehicles. That is changing. If you’ve been in the market for a new vehicle recently, you’ll know that electric vehicles are slowly winning the hearts of Americans, who have been behind Europe in China in EV u
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Starting Jan. 1, every company in Italy must buy insurance to protect its assets from floods, landslides and other natural hazards that have become more common thanks to global warming.
Practice of Law
DECEMBER 3, 2024
For many people, having a dishwasher or clothes-washing machine is a necessity. For others, it’s a luxury. But what’s not up for debate is that historically, those machines drink a lot of water. Standards for water efficiency in dishwashers and clothes washing machines have undergone significant changes over time—but not on their own. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) had much to do with it, establishing standards for efficiency that manufacturers of residential clothes washers and dishwashers
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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