Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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AI-Powered Abuse: The Growing Concern of Child Exploitation Imagery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Artificial intelligence, a powerful force shaping the digital landscape, now presents a profound threat as it enables the creation of child sexual abuse imagery. This alarming trend is driven by increasingly accessible AI tools that bad actors exploit, complicating the work of law enforcement and amplifying risks to children. Recent cases in the U.S. showcase the urgent need for robust legal and technological responses.

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Spain’s Devastating Floods Will Cost Insurers Over $3.8 Billion

Insurance Journal

The floods that devastated the Spanish region of Valencia at the end of last month are expected to trigger total insurance losses in excess of €3.5 billion ($3.8 billion), Moody’s estimates.

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THE MAN ON THE CLAPHAM OMNIBUS – WHICH IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BE WHEN GIVING EVIDENCE AT A REMOTE HEARING

Civil Litigation Brief

In Raja & Anor v ATM Law & Ors [2024] EWHC 2782 (Ch) the witnesses gave evidence (or attempted to give evidence) from inappropriate places, including a bus. The judgment of Master Clark shows the need to follow the correct.

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Louisiana Community Protest Approval Process for Ammonia Plant

Insurance Journal

ELKINSVILLE, La. (AP) — A dispute over a planned ammonia plant near a historic Black town in southeastern Louisiana ratcheted up a notch with a challenge to the state’s approval process.

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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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U.S. Copyright Office Presses 'Pause' on DMCA Exemption for Video Games

Practice of Law

When we think of a library, we picture never-ending shelves of books; the world's knowledge available to us at the touch of a finger. But nowadays, it's not just physical records that libraries collect. Many now lend video games to their members, providing their local communities with entertainment while helping preserve the software for future generations.

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Update: Citizens Resumes Binding as Rafael Turns Away From Florida

Insurance Journal

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has lifted its suspension on binding of policies as Hurricane Rafael turned away from Florida and was tracking toward Mexico and was expected to weaken.

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AI Thermostats Pitched for Texas Homes to Relieve Stressed Grid

Insurance Journal

Three of the biggest names in US home energy automation are coming together to offer some relief to the beleaguered Texas electrical grid. Power supplier NRG Energy Inc.

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Hiding Assets In A Minnesota Divorce: How Courts Address Concealment And Dissipation

SW&L Attorneys Blog

In Minnesota, property division in divorce cases follows an “equitable distribution” model, aiming for a fair (though not always equal) allocation of marital assets. However, some spouses may attempt to conceal or dissipate assets to reduce the amount available for division. Minnesota courts have consistently demonstrated strong responses to such actions.

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Hannover Re’s Henchoz to Step Down as CEO, Succeeded by CFO Jungsthöfel

Insurance Journal

Hannover Re announced that Chief Executive Officer Jean-Jacques Henchoz (60) is stepping down and will be replaced by the current chief financial officer, Clemens Jungsthöfel (54).

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Life Inside, Remixed: A Criminal Justice Reformer Takes on ‘Conveyor Belt Justice’

The Marshall Project

Carol Shapiro joined the New York parole board to make change. Marathon days, copious paperwork and dysfunctional hearings brought her to tears.

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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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Hippo Sells Majority Stake in First Connect Insurance to Centana Growth Partners

Insurance Journal

Insurtech Hippo said it has sold a majority stake in First Connect Insurance Services, a digital platform for independent agents. The buyer is private equity fund Centana Growth Partners, who with Hippo shares Palo Alto, California as home.

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Despite bribery charges, Mississippi prosecutor, other officials can remain in office

The Marshall Project

Hinds County’s district attorney, Jackson’s mayor and a city council member were indicted on federal charges connected to scheme.

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Florida Boom Metros See Biggest Drop in Home Prices Since 2011

Insurance Journal

An area along Florida’s west coast including affluent Sarasota is seeing the worst home price declines since the aftermath of the Great Recession, as the region recovers from hurricanes and faces rising inventory.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 8: Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI Filed by News Outlets; Reports Finds Record Number of Global Patent Filings; ITC Finds Semiconductor Company Infringed on Competitor’s Patent

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) report finds global patent filings at a record high with China leading the way; Universal Music Group sues Believe Music for copyright infringement; and a New York district judge dismisses a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against OpenAI.

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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.

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Multiple Climate Disasters Trigger First-Ever Red Cross Disaster Insurance Pay-Out

Insurance Journal

The world was hit by so many floods and landslides in 2024 that it triggered the aid sector’s first multi-disaster insurance pay-out, the Red Cross told Reuters, signaling both the scale of the problem and the need for new financing …

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Uncovering Repetition: How Syntactic Templates Reveal Patterns in AI-Generated Text

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The paper Detection and Measurement of Syntactic Templates in Generated Text provides valuable insights for professionals in legal technology, cybersecurity, and information governance. By focusing on syntactic templates, the research uncovers how large language models (LLMs) replicate structural patterns found in their training data.

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Tech Update: WTW Unveils Machine-Led Solution to Enhance Insurance Reserving

Insurance Journal

Insurance broker WTW announced the launch of ResQ Machine-led Reserving, which WTW describes as a game-changing technology for insurers and reinsurers to enhance accuracy and efficiency in property/casualty reserving.

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Venable LLP is Seeking a Patent Agent with Electrical/Computer Background

IP Watchdog

Venable LLP’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent with three or more years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science to join the practice in the Washington, D.C., or New York office. The qualified candidate is a registered patent agent with at least three years of experience and should hold an electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science degree.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

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.

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Wind-Driven Southern California Blaze Has Destroyed at Least 132 Structures

Insurance Journal

A Southern California wildfire that was driven by high winds has destroyed at least 132 structures and forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate. The fire in Ventura County has burned 20,596 acres and is 7% contained.

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News Sites Strike Out in Case Against OpenAI in New York Court

IP Watchdog

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, November 7, dismissed a copyright infringement complaint filed by Raw Story Media and Alternet Media against OpenAI, holding that the news outlets lacked Article III standing to bring their claims. However, the court left open the possibility for the sites to file an amended complaint.

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Aon’s NFP Acquires Irish Wealth and Corporate Benefits Advisory Business

Insurance Journal

NFP, the Aon company and international insurance brokerage and consulting firm, announced it has acquired HC Financial, a financial planning and corporate employee benefits advisory business based in Galway, Ireland. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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PROVING THINGS 249: CYCLIST FAILS TO PROVE THAT A DEFECTIVE KERBSTONE WAS THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT: BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS WOULD HELP

Civil Litigation Brief

In Robertson v Cornwall Council [2024] EWHC 2830 (KB) Mr Justice Linden dismissed an appeal in a case where the claimant had failed to establish liability at trial. The trial judge had found that the claimant had not established the.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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North Dakota Voters Reject Marijuana Legalization

Insurance Journal

North Dakota voters defeated a measure calling for the legalization of recreational marijuana. The outcome of the proposal wasn’t clear until Wednesday morning.

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Tracy A. Burnett Joins Morrison Cohen

Securities Docket

Morrison Cohen welcomes Tracy Burnett, who joins the firm as a partner in our White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice. Her practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters. Source: Morrison Cohen LLP | Tracy A.

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Smoke Wafts Over New York City From New Jersey Brushfire

Insurance Journal

A small fire burning in New Jersey’s Bergen County has sent smoke wafting across the Hudson River into New York City. Firefighters have a 19-acre (7.

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Binance Billionaire ‘CZ’ Changpeng Zhao Plots Life After Prison – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The other founder to match Zhao’s meteoric rise was his fiercest rival and social-media sparring partner, FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried, who is serving 25 years in prison for fraud, partially blamed Zhao for accelerating the bank run that led to FTX’s blow up in late 2022. Both men ended up in prison but Zhao says the common comparison between their cases is misplaced.

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Spain’s Hurricane Katrina Moment Saw Officials Ignoring Warnings

Insurance Journal

As a deadly storm bore down on Valencia on Oct. 29, the regional president was attending a ceremony to recognize his work on sustainable tourism.

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Wabash vows to keep fighting $450M punitive verdict

Legal Dive

The company has argued that the verdict was excessive and should be dramatically reduced.

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Disgruntled Fired Employee Kills 2 Workers at Chicago’s Navy Yard: Police

Insurance Journal

A man who was recently fired from his job at Navy Pier returned to the Chicago tourist attraction and killed two workers before fleeing, police said.

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Major Canadian Legal Research Service Sues AI Startup Claiming Wrongful Use of Its Court Decisions

Law Sites

The Canadian Legal Information Institute, a nonprofit organization that is a major provider of free legal research in Canada, has sued a recently launched AI-powered legal research site called Caseway, alleging that it has unlawfully taken CanLII’s cases in order to build its own system.

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Viewpoint: Are You Covered for AI Risks?

Insurance Journal

You can’t go anywhere without hearing about the impact of generative artificial intelligence on … well, everything.

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FTC noncompete ban likely dead under Trump

Legal Dive

The president-elect is known to be a user of NDAs that function as noncompetes, and the accounting firm behind the successful court challenge to the ban is a Trump tax adviser.

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