Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Jay Harrington | For business development outreach, think of yourself as a curator and commentator of valuable information for your clients and prospects. The post Solving the Business Development Outreach Dilemma: From Content to Client Touchpoint appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The law practice management platform MyCase rolled out three product updates today that include MyCaseIQ, an AI conversational interface; enhancements to its accounting module; and an immigration add-on. It also announced the beta release of Smart Spend, a product that marries a business credit card to expense tracking within MyCase.
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E-Discovery LLC
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In Design With Friends, Inc. v. Target Corporation , 2024 WL 433114 (D. Del. Sept. 27, 2024), the court rejected defendant’s effort to discover documents sent by plaintiff to a litigation funder that permitted the lender to evaluate the value of plaintiff’s claims. The Little Engine That Could | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com) is a children’s story by Watty Piper about “the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children wa
Law Sites
OCTOBER 1, 2024
One year ago, in September 2023, James Schellhase was named chief executive officer of the alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. The move was particularly significant, as he was only the second person ever to hold that title at the company, having succeeded Dan Reed, who cofounded UnitedLex in 2006 and had been its CEO ever since.
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Lawmatics
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Let's face it: A disorganized practice can feel like herding cats while juggling flaming torches. Missed appointments, paper trails that go nowhere, and potential clients slipping through the cracks are common stress points that keep you up at night. Our recent Deep Dive webinar was all about how we can tackle these challenges together. Whether you're new to Lawmatics or just looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar showed how mastering the basics of our CRM can make a monumental impact on y
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The litigation-financing industry could see new demand from an increase in health care lawsuits, according to Christopher Bogart, chief executive officer of litigation funder Burford Capital Ltd.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Insurance agents in the mountain city of Asheville, North Carolina, said they and their policyholders have been stunned by the catastrophic damage brought so far inland by Hurricane Helene, which dumped 14 inches of rain on the picturesque community and …
Legal IT Insider
OCTOBER 1, 2024
US law firms McDermott Will & Emery and Akin both announced yesterday (30 September) that they have appointed directors of AI, becoming the latest firms to create and fill this […] The post McDermott and Akin become latest US law firms to hire directors of AI appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk on Monday won the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing them of defrauding shareholders by overstating the effectiveness and safety of the automaker’s self-driving technology in order to boost its stock price. U.S.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
On the final day of IPWatchdog LIVE 2024, Phil Johnson became the second recipient of the annual Pauline Newman Award, which is presented each year to recognize the unique achievements of one patent attorney over their career. The presentation was followed by a discussion with Johnson, Judge Paul Michel, IPWatchdog Founder and CEO Gene Quinn and Judge Newman, who recapped for attendees her ongoing battle to fight her suspension from the U.S.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
As it has many times before, the International Longshore Association (ILA) threatened a strike, beginning October 1, that would shut down major ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, with significant repercussions for global trade.
Complex Discovery
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Editor’s Note: Ukraine is making bold strides toward establishing itself as a global technology hub, even in the face of ongoing challenges. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Digital Transformation under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the country is leveraging innovative policies and digital solutions to drive foreign investment and economic growth.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Minden Seafood, LLC, a seafood restaurant in Minden, Louisiana, violated federal law when it failed to stop a male worker from repeatedly sexually harassing a female employee and refused to rehire her after she quit, the U.S.
The Marshall Project
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The state’s disenfranchisement law punishes people with nonviolent offenses, as reform fails in the Legislature and courts.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Crest Insurance Group acquired Alliance Insurance Agency LLC in Colorado. Crest’s Colorado operations center around its Denver hub and expand to Longmont and Fort Collins.
Complex Discovery
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Editor’s Note: The launch of HaystackID’s READI Suite provides a groundbreaking solution for eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance professionals. Its remote capabilities address key challenges in data collection, regulatory compliance, and digital investigations, making it an essential tool for organizations adapting to a remote-first environment.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Miller, the London-based specialist re/insurance broker, announce it has completed the acquisition of Madrid-based commercial insurance broker Bruzon Correduría de Seguros y Reaseguros. The transaction, which first was announced in May, closed on Sept.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
IPWatchdog LIVE 2024 kicked off on Sunday, September 29, with a panel that delivered clear insights on the current state of U.S. intellectual property, offering key takeaways for policymakers, staffers, in-house counsel, attorneys, and patent practitioners alike. Moderated by Judge Susan Braden, panelists included Dean Geibel, Chief Patent Counsel & Associate General Counsel at Samtec, Inc., and Benjamin Weed, General Counsel at Ridge Wallet.
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.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Maine environmental officials said all water samples analyzed so far in the wake of the state’s largest recorded accidental spill of firefighting foam are below its guidelines for potentially dangerous chemicals.
Legal IT Insider
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In this 30th episode of Charting Change in Legal, legal analyst Ari Kaplan and Legal IT Insider’s editor Caroline Hill , discuss reimagining knowledge management, disrupting the law firm business […] The post Charting Change in Legal Podcast Episode 30 – Listen Here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy died after he was struck by a tree that fell at a southeastern Michigan nature center where he and classmates were on a field trip, authorities said.
Legal IT Insider
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Nicola Foulston, the former CEO of listed law firm consolidator RBG Holdings, has invested an undisclosed but “substantial” amount in SaaS legal pricing solution Virtual Pricing Director (VPD), after two […] The post Nicola Foulston invests in Virtual Pricing Director as RBG employment claim is dismissed appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The average cost of workers’ compensation claims in Delaware, for cases with more than seven days of lost work, went up by 3% per year between 2019 and 2022, according to a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute …
Civil Litigation Brief
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The judgment of HHJ Russen KC in Kay v Martineau Johnson (A Firm) [2024] EWHC 2451 (Ch) highlights the profound dangers of a solicitor for a party being a witness in the case that is being brought. Those dangers are.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A Pennsylvania jury has awarded a $23.87 million verdict to James Spangler, a 58-year-old Harley Davidson mechanic from Manchester who suffered catastrophic injuries following a botched spinal surgery.
Legal Dive
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The broker-dealer arm of the Canadian bank will pay penalties to the DOJ, SEC and FINRA over a former trader’s scheme to place hundreds of fraudulent spoof orders amounting to billions of dollars.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Europe’s winter is forecast to be colder than last year — Germany’s third-mildest on record — as a weakened La Niña finally arrives, but it will still be warmer than longer-term averages.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 1, 2024
On day two of IPWatchdog LIVE 2024, IPW Founder and CEO Gene Quinn sat down with Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter to discuss the question on everyone’s mind across nearly every sector and sphere of IP practice—from registration to enforcement and beyond, how will AI change the game? Perlmutter is the first Copyright Office Register to attend IPWatchdog LIVE.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Over the last 20 years, the role of the claims handler has evolved significantly, from a largely back-office function to one centred around partnership and mutual benefit.
Securities Docket
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against registered broker-dealer TD Securities (USA) LLC for manipulating the U.S. Treasury cash securities market through an illicit trading strategy known as spoofing. The bank was also charged for failing to supervise the then-head of its U.S. Treasuries trading desk, who allegedly made hundreds of illegal trades over a 13-month period.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 1, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Securities Docket
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Olayinka Oyebola and his Public Company Accounting Oversight Board-registered accounting firm, Olayinka Oyebola & Co. (Chartered Accountants), with aiding and abetting a massive securities fraud perpetrated by Mmobuosi Odogwu Banye, also known as Dozy Mmobuosi, and three related U.S. companies that Mmobuosi controlled (the Tingo entities).
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