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Gauvreau CPA, a Clio Gold Partner, Chooses Universal Migrator

Law Sites

Gauvreau CPA, a recognized Clio Gold Partner, has selected Universal Migrator as their solution for migrating client firms into Clio, significantly accelerating their onboarding processes and expanding their service capabilities.

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Client Communication Tips: The Power of Returning Clients’ Calls

Attorney at Work

Joan Feldman | While it may seem routine to you, and no big deal, hearing their attorneys voice can be a lifeline for a client. The post Client Communication Tips: The Power of Returning Clients’ Calls appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Markets/Coverages: BHSI Updates Private Company Executive Lines Suite in Canada

Insurance Journal

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has introduced an update to its Private Company Executive Lines suite of products in Canada and named Shaun Lue as private company leader.

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Nominations Open for 2025 American Legal Technology Awards

Law Sites

Nominations are now open for the American Legal Technology Awards, which honor innovation and excellence in the legal industry. Nominations will be accepted through July 31. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner in Boston on Oct. 15, 2025, at Suffolk University Law School.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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People Moves: CEO of Carbon Retires for Health Reasons, Succeeded by Ferrier; Chaucer Taps SCOR’s Brown, Everest’s Cleair as Underwriters for International Property

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the managing general underwriter Carbon Underwriting and specialty re/insurer Chaucer. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Ninth Circuit Says Group of Chinese Companies Indicted for Trade Secret Theft Failed Foreign Sovereign Immunity Test

IP Watchdog

A group of Chinese companies struck out for a second time at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Monday when the court ruled they lacked foreign sovereign immunity and therefore are not shielded from an indictment for economic espionage in connection with their alleged efforts to steal trade secrets from E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (DuPont).

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CAFC Affirms TTAB’s Genericness Test for Color Marks

IP Watchdog

On Tuesday, April 29, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in In re: PT Medisafe Technologies affirming the Trademark Trial and Appeal Boards (TTABs) application of its test for genericness in color marks. Finding both that the TTABs inquiry properly aligned with Federal Circuit precedent on generic marks and that the TTABs finding was supported by substantial evidence, the appellate court rejected Medisafes challenges to the rejection of its trademark

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Heritage Files Libel, Defamation Suit vs. Adjuster After ’60 Minutes’ Report

Insurance Journal

Six weeks after Tampa-based Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co. filed a libel suit against a whistleblower claims adjuster, the adjuster’s lawyer has pushed back, arguing that the suit is an attempt to silence those who question insurers’ damage estimates.

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Inside CyberCX’s 2025 DFIR Report: MFA Failures and Espionage Risks Revealed

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Cyber threats aren’t just evolvingthey’re accelerating. The recently released CyberCX 2025 DFIR Threat Report delivers a sobering analysis for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals: session hijacking now bypasses MFA in 75% of BEC attacks, cloud infrastructure is under siege, and threat actors are going quiet and deep.

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Loss of FEMA Program Spells Disaster for Hundreds of Communities and Projects

Insurance Journal

The textile mills that once served as the backbone of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, have long been shuttered, and officials believed federal money would be key to the town’s overdue revitalization.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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DEALING WITH THE COUNTER-SCHEDULE AND THE DEFENDANT’S ARGUMENTS IN RELATION TO DAMAGES: WEBINAR 7th MAY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

Much of the task of the claimant lawyer concentrates on the task of building up the claim for damages to ensure proper compensation. However it is essential that the lawyer if fully aware of the arguments, case law and principles.

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Ransomware Hack Said to Be Cause of Marks & Spencer Outages

Insurance Journal

A ransomware attack is the cause of a disruption at Marks & Spencer Group Plc.

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Ukraine’s Drone Revolution: Innovation, Investment, and the Future of Modern Warfare

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Ukraines emergence as a global leader in drone innovation marks a pivotal shift not only in its own defense posture but in the very nature of modern warfare. This article explores how Ukraines battlefield-driven development model, powered by private sector agility and accelerating investment, is influencing military strategies across Europe and beyond.

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New Jersey Wildfire 75% Contained; Crews to Remain on Scene Until ‘Significant’ Rain

Insurance Journal

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reported continued progress in fighting the Jones River wildfire, with the fire being 75% contained by noon on Monday, April 28.

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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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Shareholder adviser Glass Lewis is considering ending its recommendations in corporate ballots under political pressure | Semafor

Securities Docket

For years, two firms have dominated the business of telling investors how to vote in corporate elections. One wants out. Glass Lewis, the scrappier and smaller rival of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), is discussing a dramatic shift to essentially scrap its house view on ballot measures ranging from takeover battles to complaints about gender balance, political donations, and carbon emissions, according to people familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Semafor.

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Historic Memphis Church a Total Loss After Late Night Fire

Insurance Journal

A Memphis church known as a rallying spot in the Civil Rights Movement suffered major damage in a fire that broke out early Monday morning.

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PGI Global

Securities Docket

I guess it was possible that the new SEC would not bring any crypto fraud enforcement actions: Crypto fraud might no longer be the SECs problem. (I guess it was possible that the new SEC would not bring any fraud enforcement actions at all; I wrote in January: What if the US Securities and Exchange Commission never brings another enforcement case? What if its like ahh, go ahead, do all the fraud you want?

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Progressive Insurance Is Hiring Again; 12,000 More People Needed

Insurance Journal

Almost a year to the day after Progressive announced it would hire more than 10,000 people to fill claims, IT and legal roles in 2024, the nation’s second largest auto insurer said it now has 12,000 job openings.

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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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Nike May Be Facing a $5 Million Lawsuit for Shuttering Its NFT Platform

Securities Docket

A proposal for a class actionlawsuitis accusingNikeof engaging in a rug pull byshutting down operations for its RTFKT NFT platform. The suit was filed Friday in a Brooklyn federal court with Australian resident Jadeep Cheema leading the group of aggrieved customers for Nikes digital sneakers. It argues that the value of the RTFKT tokens was based entirely on Nikes promotional efforts.

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Clearwater Boat Crash Kills One Person, Injures 10 at End of Festival

Insurance Journal

The driver of a boat that appeared to leave the scene after a fatal crash in Clearwater, Florida, was not intoxicated but could still face multiple charges in the tragedy, according to local news media and the Associated Press.

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Financial Reporting Quality at Stake in Plan to Fold Audit Board

Securities Docket

The US audit regulator on Monday said a House Republican plan to dismantle the agency and hand over its duties to the SEC would weaken a critical backstop that protects investors. The unique experience and expertise built up by the PCAOB over decades cannot simply be cut and pasted without significant risk to investors at a time when markets are already volatile, Erica Williams, chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, said in a statement.

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Cincinnati Financial Finishes Q1 in the Red Due to Catastrophes

Insurance Journal

Cincinnati Financial Corp. recorded a first quarter 2025 net income loss of $90 million compared to a gain of $755 million during the same period the prior year.

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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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COST BITES 233: VARDY -v- ROONEY: SOME EXTRA TIME ON THE COSTS ISSUES: CLAIMANT’S CONDUCT DID NOT CROSS THE LINE -NO REDUCTION OF COSTS OF APPEAL

Civil Litigation Brief

InRebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney[2025] EWHC 1027 (KB) Mr Justice Cavanagh made some further costs rulings following the dismissal of the defendant’s appeal on issues relating to costs. Firstly he rejected the defendant’s arguments that the claimant’s costs should be.

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Spanish Grid Operator’s First Assessment Rules Out Cyber Attack Behind Blackout

Insurance Journal

Spanish electricity grid operator REE said on Tuesday its preliminary assessment had ruled out cyberattack as the cause of the nationwide power outage that hit most of Spain and Portugal on Monday.

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Why Attorneys Are Choosing Destination CLEs for Their Continuing Legal Education?

Destination Articles Blog

Continuing legal education (CLE) is a professional requirement, but at Destination CLEs, its also an opportunity to grow, recharge, and connect with fellow attorneys in some of the worlds most breathtaking settings. More and more attorneys are discovering the unmatched value of attending CLE conferences that combine education with adventure. Heres why attending a Destination CLEs conference could be one of the smartestand most enjoyabledecisions youll make this year. 1.

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FBI Raided the Wrong House. Now the US Supreme Court Will Hear Their Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

ATLANTA (AP) Before dawn on Oct.

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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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DEFENDANT GRANTED AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE A DEFENCE : “I AM IN NO DOUBT THAT I SHOULD GRANT THE RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF OF ONE DAY…”

Civil Litigation Brief

In Ahmad v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2025] EWHC 936 (Pat) Mr Justice Mellor granted the defendant an extension of one day to file a defence, this had the effect of making the defendant’s applications to strike.

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Apollo’s Aspen Insurance Targets $2.9B Valuation in US Stock Market Return

Insurance Journal

Aspen Insurance said on Tuesday it was seeking a valuation of up to $2.85 billion in its New York flotation, as the Bermudian specialty insurer looks to go public again in the United States after more than six years.

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Alaska Supreme Court Upholds Alcohol Forfeiture Penalty of "Bootlegger's" Plane

Practice of Law

It's been 13 years since Kenneth Jouppi's legal journey began. After losing before the Alaska Supreme Court on April 18, 2025 , the pilot hopes to make at least one more stop before the U.S. Supreme Court. If so, Jouppi may have to fly commercial. A decade of legal battles, judgments, and reversals ended with the Alaska Supreme Court's ruling denying Jouppi's claim that his Eighth Amendment rights against excessive fines were violated.

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Increased Writings in Homeowners Adds to US Surplus Lines Growth

Insurance Journal

Increasing movement of homeowners insurance risk to the U.S. surplus lines market has continued to contribute to growth for nonadmitted insurers.

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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