Sun.Dec 08, 2024

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Unopposed Motion to Seal Court Records

E-Discovery LLC

In Boblitt v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc., 2024 WL 4956749 (M.D. Fl. Dec. 3, 2024), the court denied an unopposed motion to seal court records. In doing so, it followed a well-worn path. Plaintiff Boblitt moved for leave to file specific exhibits under seal. The exhibits supported his opposition to a motion of defendant BP for a protective order.

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The Riyadh Design Law Treaty: Bringing Design Law into the Future

IP Watchdog

In 2007, I began attending sessions of the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPOs) Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (SCT) in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the development of the Design Law Treaty. I attended these yearly meetings typically on behalf of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI), though occasionally as a representative of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA).

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Miss. Supreme Court Orders USAA to Pay $15M in Hurricane Katrina Bad-Faith Claim

Insurance Journal

When hurricanes hit coastal areas, property insurers often breathe a sigh of relief when much of the damage appears to be the result of storm surge and flooding losses that aren’t covered by most homeowners’ policies.

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The Impact of November’s Economic Trends on M&A and eDiscovery Practices

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: November 2024 marked a significant milestone in M&A activity, with HSR transactions reaching 233a 14.2% increase from the previous yearsignaling renewed momentum in corporate deal-making. This growth was supported by stable economic conditions, including a 2.8% annualized GDP growth rate in Q3 and steady increases in personal income and spending.

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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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CFPB Claims Supervision Over Google Unit, Which Promptly Sues

Insurance Journal

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it’s claiming supervisory authority over Google Payment Corp., as the agency extends its oversight of nonbank financial platforms. The unit of Alphabet Inc. promptly filed a lawsuit to fight the move.

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Pokrovsk Under Fire: Tactical and Technological Shifts in 1,018 Days of War

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As the Russo-Ukrainian Wars large-scale phase enters its 1,018th day, the battlefield remains a dynamic and unforgiving theater of strategic maneuvering and technological innovation. The struggle for Pokrovsk, a pivotal hub in Donetsk Oblast, exemplifies the war’s complexityan arena where entrenched defenses, drone warfare, and tactical logistics collide in a relentless contest of will and ingenuity.

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AI as a Co-Pilot: Smarter, Not Harder – Tom Martin’s Journey – S8 E40

Legally Speaking

Is AI the future of law? This week, Im speaking with Tom Martin, the CEO & Founder of Lawdroid, an AI-driven company making waves in the legal industry. Tom shares how AI can help lawyers work smarter, not harder and what it means to make technology accessible to every legal professional.

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Judge Says Southwest Must Face Bias Claims Over Free Flights for Hispanic Students

Insurance Journal

U.S. judge on Friday said Southwest Airlines must face a lawsuit by a prominent affirmative action opponent claiming a now-defunct program that awarded free flights to Hispanic college students was racially discriminatory. U.S.

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Father of Victim of NYC Subway Chokehold Sues Defendant Daniel Penny

Insurance Journal

The father of the victim at the center of the fatal New York City subway chokehold trial has sued the defendant as a Manhattan jury continued to deliberate the case Thursday.

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Quake Prompted Tsunami Warning West Coast. Here’s What to Know About Tsunamis

Insurance Journal

The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast from Northern California to Oregon before being canceled.

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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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US Issues Order Mandating Bird Flu Testing of Milk Supply

Insurance Journal

The U.S. issued a federal order on Friday mandating that the national milk supply be tested for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told Reuters, as authorities seek to grapple with rapid spread of the virus among dairy herds.

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Etesian Underwriters Drives Powerful Solutions for Financial Institution Risks

Insurance Journal

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., December 9, 2024 Etesian Underwriters, an expert financial institutions underwriting shop, today announced the launch of its program for middle market and smaller sized financial institution insureds.