Wed.Apr 02, 2025

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Modernizing Large Law Firms: The Fully Private AI Advantage

Law Sites

When I speak with leaders at large law firms, the conversation often turns to the unique challenges they face in todays complex legal landscape. These firms, managing massive litigation portfolios and handling intricate, high-stakes cases, are under increasing pressure to deliver faster results while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting stringent security and compliance standards.

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Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Bills Targeting Pharma Patents and Pricing

IP Watchdog

On Thursday morning, the full U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will convene an executive business meeting to consider several pieces of proposed legislation aimed largely at regulating patent-related activities in the pharmaceutical sector. Although one proposed bill would call for a study into the role of intermediaries in the pharmaceutical supply chain, the remaining drafts are meant to address perceived issues related to drug patents, many of which have been made more menacing by data reports

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The Curse of Knowledge: Effective Communication When You Know Too Much

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | More effective communication with clients starts with understanding you know too much. The post The Curse of Knowledge: Effective Communication When You Know Too Much appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Is Britain on the Cusp of Another Multibillion-Pound Consumer Finance Scandal?

Insurance Journal

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom will on Tuesday hear arguments to overturn a judgment that could cost Britain’s financial industry billions of pounds in fresh legal costs and potential customer compensation.

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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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Court Holds That an ESI Protocol Must be Specific in GenAI Copyright Class Action

E-Discovery LLC

In Andersen v. Stability AI Ltd., 2025 WL 870358 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 19, 2025), the court resolved a dispute over an ESI Protocol. The starting point was a Standing Order that, absent good cause, parties shall use one of the courts model protocols. The Andersen parties used a Model ESI Order as a starting point. They sought adapt it to fit their needs but disagree about the appropriate extent of modifications.

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TDI to Adopt 11.5% Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance said in a March 28 bulletin that it accepted the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) advisory loss cost filing proposal of an overall average decrease of 11.5% to the current loss cost level.

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Lemonade: 700K Customers on the Car Insurance Waitlist

Insurance Journal

While Allstate’s CEO Tom Wilson named GEICO and Progressive when asked about the ability to grow auto insurance in 2025 as competitors do the same, no one on Allstate or Progressive’s earning calls addressed competition from Lemonade.

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These States Have Investigated Miscarriages and Stillbirths as Crimes

The Marshall Project

A recent arrest in Georgia highlights the criminal suspicion that surrounds pregnancy loss in several states, experts say.

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Las Vegas Telsa Arson Suspect to Remain Jailed Until Trial

Insurance Journal

A man accused of setting fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas will remain jailed until his trial on federal charges of arson and possessing an explosive device, a judge ruled Monday. U.S.

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Litera appoints Priyanka Singh as CFO

Legal IT Insider

Litera has appointed Priyanka Singh as chief financial officer, replacing Carl Gillert, who has joined US software development company Calabrio after a year in role. Singh’s previous roles include finance […] The post Litera appoints Priyanka Singh as CFO appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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Swiss Market Regulator FINMA Restructures; Head of Insurance Division to Step Down

Insurance Journal

Swiss financial market watchdog FINMA has revamped its organizational structure with immediate effect, the regulator said on Tuesday, as it gears up for future challenges including supervision of the enlarged UBS.

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DEFENDANT’S POINT ON NON-SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM NOT ACCEPTED: THE CLAIMANT HAD TAKEN ALL REASONABLE STEPS

Civil Litigation Brief

The judgment of Fordham J in Baz v General Dental Council [2025] EWHC 643 (Admin) contained an interesting issue in relation to service of the claim form. The defendant conceded that the claim form had been properly placed in the.

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Severe Storm Threatens Central US With Heavy Rains, Tornadoes

Insurance Journal

Heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes are threatening more than 40 million people from Michigan to Texas as a slow-moving cold front hovers over the region.

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ENISA Report Warns of Rising Cyber Risks to Orbital Infrastructure

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Cyber threats are no longer confined to terrestrial networks. This timely ENISA-backed report surfaces a stark warning: satellitesthe silent backbone of global connectivityare now front-line targets in the escalating cyber conflict. From space-based navigation to emergency services and military coordination, orbital assets are deeply interwoven into our daily lives and national security.

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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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People Moves: Pete Anhalt to Lead The General Following Sentry Acquisition

Insurance Journal

Sentry Insurance announced that Pete Anhalt will lead The General following Sentry’s acquisition of the brand from American Family Insurance.

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What Tech Do Lawyers Use?

Practice Panther

Lawyers have types of software that simplify their work, keep things organized, and protect sensitive client information. Much of this technology is specific to the industry and equipped to handle processes unique to your work, such as trust accounting or tracking billable hours. As the American Bar Association expressed in 2023, lawyers are much better off when they lean on technology for certain functions.

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California FAIR Plan Stabilization Act Moving Through Legislature

Insurance Journal

A bill that aims to enable the California FAIR Plan to seek additional claims paying capacity is making its way through state Legislature. Assembly Bill 226, the FAIR Plan Stabilization Act, passed out of the Assembly 72-0.

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In the Inbox, Clues Await: HaystackID’s READI for Email Speeds the Hunt for Truth

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The inclusion of READI for Email in HaystackIDs remote-first READI Suite introduces a highly targeted, triage-first approach to one of the most resource-heavy aspects of digital investigations: email review. For eDiscovery professionals, compliance officers, and cybersecurity investigators, this tool offers a welcome alternative to full-scale data collection by empowering early insight and faster decisions.

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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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Huge AI Data Center Planned for Pennsylvania Coal Plant Site

Insurance Journal

A huge natural gas-powered data center that will serve the growing demands of artificial intelligence is being planned for the site of a former coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania.

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ICYMI: Legal ICO certification scheme LOCS:23 achieves new milestones

Legal IT Insider

LOCS:23, the first and currently only ICO certification scheme for legal services, in March achieved UKAS awarded approval to the Certification Body ADISA, enabling them to officially announce the recent […] The post ICYMI: Legal ICO certification scheme LOCS:23 achieves new milestones appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Small Businesses Continue to Be Underserved by Cyber Insurers: CyberCube

Insurance Journal

Cyber risk analytics firm CyberCube in a report said the cyber insurance market continues to underserve small businesses although these businesses represent a significant share of the global economic output.

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BakerHostetler Adds former Federal Prosecutor Ryan Hedges as White Collar Partner in Chicago | BakerHostetler

Securities Docket

Ryan Hedges has joined BakerHostetlers Chicago office as a Partner in the firms Litigation Practice Group and a member of the White Collar, Investigations and Securities Enforcement and Litigation team. Hedges joins BakerHostetler from an international law firm, where he focused on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations and complex civil litigation matters.

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

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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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Florida’s Universal P&C Overstated Claims to Cat Fund, Must Pay $4M Fine, AG Says

Insurance Journal

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund will not have to pay some $30 million to Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co., after the carrier settled a civil suit that alleged the insurer had backdated claims to boost reimbursement from the fund.

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NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Inks $1.7M Settlement Over FTX Promotion

Securities Docket

What began as a months-long pursuit to serve court papers to Shaquille ONealthe 7’1″ NBA Hall of Famer, sports analyst and entertainerover a class action lawsuit for promoting the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has resulted in the signing Tuesday of a $1.7 million settlement. Adam Moskowitz, the managing partner at the Moskowitz Law Firm in Coconut Grove, Florida, and David Boies, chairman emeritus of Boies Schiller Flexner in New York, are lead counsel for the class of invest

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Future of Auto Insurance: OEM-Insurer Ties Could Boost Profits, Loyalty

Insurance Journal

The fragmented auto insurance customer experience is set for disruption, according to a new report by Deloitte.

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Commonwealth Financial $93 Million to SEC Pulled on Appeal

Securities Docket

Commonwealth Financial Network doesnt have to pay the SEC over $93 million for purportedly paltry disclosures of its revenue-sharing agreement without a jury review of whether more detailed disclosures wouldve changed investors minds, a federal appeals court said Tuesday. The district court shouldnt have granted the Securities and Exchange Commissions motion for summary judgment, a three-judge panel for the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit said while vacating that decision and a disgorg

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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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Iowa Man Who Falsified Rolex Watch Claim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Insurance Journal

An Iowa man was sentenced last week to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to Insurance Fraud (Class D Felony) and Fraudulent Practice (Class D Felony), following an investigation conducted by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau.

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SEC, Gemini Request Two-Month Pause in Lawsuit as ‘Potential Resolution’ in the Works

Securities Docket

A potential resolution could be coming soon in the long-running lawsuit between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Gemini over the crypto company’s Earn product. The two submitted a joint request to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Tuesday to consider a 60-day pause in the case as they consider a potential resolution.

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Vivere Partners in California Raises $7.5M for Specialty Insurance Platform

Insurance Journal

Vivere Partners, a specialty insurance platform focused on niche lines of insurance, completed a $7.5 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst, Pathlight Ventures and Greenlight Re.

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Exclusive: US Securities and Exchange Commission shakes up enforcement, exams units | Reuters

Securities Docket

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission told staff on Wednesday it plans to shake up its enforcement and exams divisions by having them report under new deputy directors, the latest in a series of changes at the agency under Republican leadership. Under the reorganization, detailed in a memo seen by Reuters sent by acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda, enforcement staff will report to deputy directors for the West, Northeast or Southeast as well as a deputy director for specialized units.

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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.