Law Sites
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Several of our Legaltech Week panelists are in Chicago for RelativityFest, so we’re going to (attempt to?) broadcast live from there. If you are in Chicago or attending RelativityFest, come watch us live at 2 CT/3 ET. We will be in the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room Grand Hall MN.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Law firm marketing strategies. It involves a mindset shift towards digital marketing as an essential strategy for reaching clients in an increasingly online-focused world. In the classic ‘80s comedy “Brewster’s Millions,” Richard Pryor plays a minor league baseball player who has to spend $30 million in 30 days in order to inherit $300 million from […] The post 10 Maxims to Make Your Law Firm Marketing Better appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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E-Discovery LLC
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
EEOC v. Exxon Mobile Corp., 2024 WL 4249229 (M.D. La. Sept. 11, 2024), was a Title VII action alleging a hostile work environment. One of many discovery disputes involved the scope of protective order. The court explained that: This circuit recognizes three types of protective orders: (1) specific, (2) blanket, and (3) umbrella. On one side of the spectrum are specific protective orders, which cover specific, identified information….
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
An optimized client intake process is key to a law firm's growth. Reduce your firm's administrative burden while converting more leads. The post Optimize Your Law Firm’s Client Intake Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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The Marshall Project
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel alleges Cuyahoga County judge made false statement, had ties to court-appointed receiver paid over $500,000 in fees.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Hundreds of claims adjusters were set to move out across Florida, Georgia and western parts of the Carolinas Friday morning as Hurricane Helene brought high storm surge and 140 mph winds to a region that has faced three hurricanes in …
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Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL Bermuda, the MGA Intangic, and the Lloyd’s insurer Dale Underwriting Partners. A summary of these new hires follows here.
Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
For many years the marketing research industry has studied effective persuasion to encourage sales of every kind. Psychologists have been involved in these studies regarding words, language and illustrations used in advertising and marketing, These studies have revealed that there are particular words and phrases which have particular significance. Some of these have particular significance to trial lawyers in representing clients at trial.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Pine Walk Capital Ltd., the specialist MGA incubator platform and wholly owned subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership, announced the launch of the MGA Seraphina.
SW&L Attorneys Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Contributor: Adam Justinger Introduction Innocent until proven guilty. A constitutional guarantee that stems from the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The phrase is commonly used, but is it truly given the meaning it deserves? How can a phrase be so simple, yet so complex? All too often in our society it seems that a defendant is guilty until proven innocent.
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Pennsylvania State University will pay $703,742 in back wages and interest and enter into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve alleged gender pay discrimination against female employees.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
SpaceX has filed two lawsuits seeking to dismantle the NLRB, and Musk is now in a new conflict with the FAA over rocketry regulation.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
As research has evolved on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), correlations are being made to medical conditions within people exposed—and that’s about everyone to some degree.
The Marshall Project
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Marshall Project, Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters are honored for their community-centered coverage of local elections and judicial candidates.
Advertiser: Trellis
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Self-driving cars could make personal auto insurance largely obsolete within 20 years, according to a worst-case scenario modeled by Morningstar. A more likely, moderate scenario forecasts the line could remain necessary for a few more decades, until 2060.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued an opinion affirming a district court’s decision to grant the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim in a contested patent case. Appellant/Plaintiff Eula Winfrey had initiated the claim in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, seeking “relief for the issue of two pillaged patents” as well as damages from the USPTO.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A judge in South Dakota has thrown out a lawsuit brought by dozens of neighbors in a Rapid City-area subdivision whose homes were built above an old, underground mine linked to sinkholes in the neighborhood. Circuit Court Judge Eric J.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Renner Otto, a growing intellectual property (IP) law firm located in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, is looking for a Trademark Associate. Renner Otto is committed to providing a world-class work environment with very competitive compensation for outstanding work. Compensation is commensurate with experience and may include salary or percentage of billings in addition to comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits.
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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Cheniere Energy Inc.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A majority of advertisers have changed their strategies to comply with new legislation, while nearly half have adjusted their number of data partners.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court determination that a Montana health clinic submitted hundreds of false asbestos claims on behalf of patients.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
A site owned by Republic Services in Wayne County, Michigan, was set to receive radioactive waste from New York this fall before towns sued the company, seeking to halt the disposal plan.
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Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
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Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against U.K. citizen Robert B. Westbrook for hacking into the computer systems of five U.S. public companies to obtain material nonpublic information about their corporate earnings and using that information to make approximately $3.75 million in illicit profits by trading in advance of the companies’ public earnings announcements.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple said the number of grants has doubled for the latest round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program due to high volume of registrants.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The company’s PR firm posted new information in the name of the CEO on sites that hadn’t first been disclosed as places where such information would be released, the SEC says.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Ukrainian authorities said at least three people were killed by a Russian strike against a Danube River port that was repeatedly attacked last year after it became a lifeline for key exports amid the Kremlin’s invasion.
Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
On September 20, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a final judgment against defendant Oliver-Barret Lindsay, a Canadian citizen, whom the SEC previously charged with insider trading in advance of an announcement by Long Blockchain Company (formerly known as Long Island Iced Tea Co.) that it was going to “pivot” from its existing beverage business to blockchain technology, which caused the company’s stock price to soar.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Moving money from coal assets to a new responsible-investment exchange-traded vehicle provided the sort of quick win the New York State Insurance Fund was looking for when evaluating the climate and social impacts of its holdings, a top executive said …
Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Florida-based GQG Partners LLC, a registered investment adviser, for entering into agreements with candidates for employment and a former employee that made it more difficult for them to report potential securities law violations to the SEC. According to the SEC’s order, from November 2020 through September 2023, GQG entered into non-disclosure agreements with 12 candidates for employment that prohibited them from dis
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Despite challenging conditions, 75% of independent insurance agencies saw revenue gains from 2022 to 2023, according to the 2024 Agency Universe Study. That number is significantly higher than between 2020 and 2021, during which 62% of agencies experienced gains.
Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Delaware amended Section 102(b)(7) of its General Corporation Law (DGCL) in 2022 to allow exculpation of certain senior officers from personal liability for monetary damages for breaches of their fiduciary duty of care (“Officer Exculpation”). Before it was amended DGCL §102(b)(7) only allowed exculpation for directors. To take advantage, Delaware companies need to include a provision in the certificate of incorporation, which typically will require a stockholder vote to implement for companies
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