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Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend?

Attorney at Work

Roy Ginsburg | While the legal desert persists in rural America, promising steps toward change are being taken. Will they be sufficient? The post Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Deposely Launches Free Gen AI Tools for Deposition Work, Previews Comprehensive AI Deposition Platform

Law Sites

Legal technology startup Deposely today announced the launch of Deposely Essentials, a free suite of AI-powered tools for analyzing deposition transcripts, while also previewing its broader platform that provides comprehensive AI assistance for the entire deposition lifecycle. The Bellevue, Wash.

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Is a Binder Binding? Yes, Says Alabama Supreme Court in Win for Arbitration Clauses

Insurance Journal

Is a binder binding, even if the property owner never received the insurance policy? Yes, it is, the Alabama Supreme Court decided last week in a case that marks another win for insurers relying on binding arbitration agreements.

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On LawNext: Upsolve’s Jonathan Petts and Ben Jackson on Building the TurboTax for Bankruptcy and Fighting UPL Restrictions

Law Sites

When former Wall Street lawyerJonathan Pettsjoined forces in 2016 withRohan Pavuluri, then a research assistant in Harvard Law Schools Access to Justice Lab, andMark Hansen, a software engineer, to create Upsolve, they had a simple but powerful vision: make bankruptcy filing as accessible as online tax preparation for Americans crushed by debt.

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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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FBI Subpoena Targets How Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze Steered Work to Friend

The Marshall Project

The grand jury subpoena also focuses on Mark Dottores company, which has earned more than $500,000 in fees from the court since 2017.

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E-Discovery Company Exterro Unveils Tool It Says Will ‘Disrupt’ Data Collection from Remote Mobile Devices

Law Sites

E-discovery company Exterro today announced the forthcoming launch of a remote mobile device collection capability that aims to streamline the process of gathering mobile data for e-discovery and digital forensics investigations.

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CLM Company ContractPodAi Partners with Big Four Firms and ALSPs to Launch Marketplace of AI Agents

Law Sites

ContractPodAi, a contract lifecycle management provider, has launched Leah Marketplace, a platform that enables enterprises to access and deploy specialized artificial intelligence applications for legal use cases. The marketplace features applications developed in collaboration with major professional services firms and alternative legal service providers.

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Compare and Contrast

The 10b-5 Daily

NERA Economic Consulting and Cornerstone Research have released their respective 2024 annual reports on federal securities class action filings. As usual, the different methodologies employed by the two organizations have led to slightly different numbers, although they both identify the same general trends. The findings for 2024 include: The reports agree that overall filings have stayed steady.

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Delta Plane Flips Upside Down in Toronto Landing, 15 Hurt

Insurance Journal

A Delta Air Lines Inc. regional jet flipped out of control after landing in windy, freezing conditions in Toronto, skidding along the runway and coming to rest upside down after losing its tail and one of its wings.

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DEI attacks are likely to refine and improve programs, experts say

Legal Dive

The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many of the attacks will end up strengthening DEI programs.

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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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In $17M Suit, Cannabis Grower Claims Nearby Farm’s Pesticides Contaminated Its Crops

Insurance Journal

A Massachusetts cannabis grower is suing a neighboring berry and vegetable farm for allegedly rendering its entire cannabis harvest unusable by incorrectly spraying chemicals in a way that caused them to drift onto its cannabis crops and contaminate them.

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Why Our 89 NPS Score Matters ( And What It Really Means for Your Depositions)

Steno

When it comes to legal services, I believe that foundations matter more than flash. Today, I want to talk about a number that perfectly captures what that means for Steno clients: our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 89.

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Harvey Weinstein Alleges Brother, Others Duped Him Over $45M Loan

Insurance Journal

Jailed and disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein alleges in a new lawsuit that his brother, Bob Weinstein, and other executives at their now-defunct film company duped him into guaranteeing a $45 million loan in 2016, but diverted funds for their …

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Judge halts CFPB firings

Legal Dive

In the same order, the bureau was told not to delete any agency data or transfer its reserve funding to the Fed or anywhere else. The CFPB then reportedly placed most employees on administrative leave.

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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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Markets/Coverages: IQUW Launches Ports & Terminals Product

Insurance Journal

IQUW, the London-based specialty insurer and reinsurer, has launched its new ports and terminals product, reinforcing its position as a lead market for marine insurance.

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CLE on a Cruise: Why It’s the Best Way to Earn Credits While Traveling

Destination Articles Blog

Attending seminars in a stuffy conference room or sitting through hours of online courses isnt the most engaging way to stay updated on legal trends. The process can feel repetitive, time-consuming, and disconnected from real-world experiences. You can earn CLE credits while sailing to breathtaking destinations, attending expert-led legal seminars without leaving vacation, and networking with fellow attorneys in a relaxed setting instead of a crowded conference hall.

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Viewpoint: Are Carriers and MGA’s Leaving Revenue on the Table?

Insurance Journal

Insurance companies spend billions of dollars a year on advertisingand for good reason. With auto insurance mandated in nearly every state and home insurance required by mortgage lenders, insurance product providers are competing for the attention of almost every American.

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The Writing is Now on the Wall: SEC Crypto-Enforcement Has Officially Expired

Securities Docket

On Friday, the SEC told the 2nd Circuit that its newly formed Crypto Task Force effort may lead to a resolution in its case against Coinbase, warranting a brief delay to the SEC’s response to Coinbase’s bid for appellate review of whether securities laws apply to the transactions on its platform. Per the unprecedented 3-page joint motion, the SECs review of crypto-issues is “ongoing,” and an extension will give the SEC time for “appropriate review” to answer C

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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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People Moves: OGA Promotes and Makes New Leadership Hires

Insurance Journal

One General Agency (OGA), headquartered in Oklahoma City, promoted and hired several new team members to leadership positions. OGA promoted Taylor Matthews to vice president of operations.

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Charlie Javice Fraud Trial: JPMorgan Executives Expected to Take the Stand – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

At a trial that starts this week in Manhattan, federal prosecutors will seek to prove that Charlie Javice, the founder of college financial-planning startup Frank, and chief growth officer Olivier Amar committed fraud in order to get JPMorgan Chase & Co. to go through with the 2021 transaction a deal Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon would later call a huge mistake.

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People Moves: Encova Insurance Appoints Two Commercial Lines Leaders

Insurance Journal

Encova Insurance, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Dawn Colavecchi as commercial lines regional vice president, and Todd Becker as vice president, commercial underwriting office, workers’ compensation.

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FINRA’s Probe of Businessman Violates Due Process, Says Lawsuit

Securities Docket

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is exceeding its constitutional authority by forcing a New York financial planner to waive his right against self-incrimination or face sanctions, according to a lawsuit. Francis G. Smith of FGS Financial Inc. filed his complaint Feb. 15 in the US District Court for the District of Columbia against the financial industrys self-regulator.

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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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How to Operate in Today’s ‘Bananas’ Casualty Insurance World

Insurance Journal

Leaders of the casualty insurance practices of a global insurance carrier and a North American specialty brokerage offered insights for insurance buyers and sellers to deal with today’s casualty insurance market during a webinar last week.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE has rattled federal agencies. The SEC and DOL could be next. | Pensions & Investments

Securities Docket

The Labor Department and SEC are unfortunately no different than other agencies, like the CFPB, that Musk and his team have been targeting, said Aaron Stephens, senior legislative strategist at P Street one of the organizers behind the CFPB protest and a sister organization to the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. There is a lot of fear around the commission about whos going to stay, whos going to go, what the criteria will be, because it seems pretty arbitrary right now, said Igor Rozenbl

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People Moves: Hub International’s Murphy to Lead N.A. Casualty Practice

Insurance Journal

HUB International Limited (HUB), headquartered in Chicago, appointed Carol Murphy as North American casualty practice leader. Murphy leads development of HUB’s casualty practice, developing strategic solutions across a broad range of industries and exposures.

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Latitude59 2025 to Focus on Integrity & Perspective in Global Tech

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Latitude59 has evolved into a global meeting point for startups, investors, and tech leaders, with its 2025 theme, “Integrity & Perspective,” reflecting the growing need to balance innovation with responsibility. As the conference continues to expand its influence beyond Estonia, it remains dedicated to connecting startup communities worldwide and providing a space where local initiatives can scale and global perspectives can be shared.

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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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Husband Sues Travel Firm Over Wife’s Death in Hippo Attack on Safari

Insurance Journal

A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a horrific hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S.

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Federal judge sides with Biden Labor Dept. on ESG fiduciary rule

Legal Dive

A Texas Northern District Court judge said the rule is still valid under Loper Bright and does not violate the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

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Scientists Racing to Discover Depth of Ocean Damage From LA Wildfires

Insurance Journal

On a recent Sunday, Tracy Quinn drove down the Pacific Coast Highway to assess damage wrought upon the coastline by the Palisades Fire. The water line was darkened by ash.

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IPWatchdog Unleashed: Standards, AI and the Data Transparency Imperative

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we take a look at the importance of data transparency and standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and standard essential patents (SEPs) in the telecommunications sector. Our guest is Tim Pohlmann, who is the Managing Director for the Americas at LexisNexis Intellectual Property Solutions. And before he joined LexisNexis, Tim was the founder and CEO of IPLytics.

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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.