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Mastering Client Visits:

Attorney at Work

There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit. The post Mastering Client Visits: appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Failure to Cooperate Leads to Judicially-Imposed ESI Protocol

E-Discovery LLC

In Zarfati v. Artsana USA, Inc., 2025 WL 50373 (S.D. Fl. Jan. 8, 2025), the court resolved a dispute over an ESI Protocol. Essentially, it adopted the only option provided to it. Plaintiffs sought class certification discovery. They said that they have attempted to negotiate [with Defendant] an ESI protocol that will both efficiently identify relevant custodians, data sources, and search terms to ensure relevant information is produced in a usable format.

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Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep

Attorney at Work

There's a hidden challenge facing successful lawyers: understanding and combating lifestyle creep. The post Build Lasting Wealth: How Law Firm Owners Can Combat Lifestyle Creep appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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California Expands Moratorium on Homeowners Insurance Cancellations and Non-Renewals

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara expanded emergency insurance protections for Southern California homeowners, adding new ZIP Codes to those already under a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations.

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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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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Thats why cross examination is often not only unsuccessful but, boring.

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Cyber, Business Interruption, Natural Disasters Listed as Top 3 Business Risks: Allianz

Insurance Journal

Cyber, business interruption and natural catastrophes are the top three risks that concern global businesses, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2025.

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Amazon Is Halting Some of Its Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Insurance Journal

Amazon.com Inc. is halting some of its diversity and inclusion programs, a move that coincides with activist pressure on US companies to abandon efforts to build a more diverse workforce.

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Unhappy consumers will drive the next wave of AI lawsuits

Legal Dive

If your company is using AI to make decisions or provide guidance, expect pushback when people don’t like how that impacts them, an AI legal specialist says.

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‘Epidemic’ of Hidden Cams? SC Workers’ Comp Lawyer Sued After Arrest for Videos

Insurance Journal

Two months after his law license was suspended and he was charged with illicitly filming renters at his beach property, a South Carolina workers’ compensation attorney now faces a civil lawsuit by one of the alleged victims.

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MyCase + LawKPIs: Improve Profitability and Optimize Operations With Automated Reporting

MyCase

Manual reporting is time-consuming and can hinder a firms ability to make informed decisions. Streamline your workflow, automate reporting, and gain real-time firm insights to drive smarter business decisions with the MyCase and LawKPIs integration. What Is LawKPIs? LawKPIs is a performance analytics platform that empowers law firms to make data-driven decisions with intuitive dashboards and reports to optimize firm performance.

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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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Los Angeles Is on Edge as Strong Winds Keep Fire Danger Elevated

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles is bracing for critical wildfire conditions again as dry winds scour Southern California, creating the risk of more blazes in the wake of a disaster that has killed at least 24 people, driven thousands from their homes and …

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SCOTUS asks: Does the ADA permit a retiree to sue for benefits discrimination?

Legal Dive

A retired firefighter claimed that the terms of an employer-provided health insurance subsidy discriminated against her on the basis of her disability.

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NHS Cyberattack in UK Inflicted Long-Term Harm on Patient Health

Insurance Journal

A cyberattack that paralyzed hospitals and clinics in London last year resulted in harm to dozens of patients, leading to long-term or permanent damage to their health in at least two cases, according to data obtained by Bloomberg News.

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THE COSTS JUDGE OVER YOUR SHOULDER: MAXIMISING COSTS RECOVERY ON AN INTER PARTIES RECOVER – THE LITIGATOR’S ROLE: WEBINAR 23rd JANUARY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

Detailed assessment usually takes place after attempts at settlement of costs have failed and there are some major differences between the parties. The webinar uses examples from reported cases to show where failures and omissions by the receiving party has.

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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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Florida Appeals Court Upsets Applecart on Workers’ Comp Statute of Limitations

Insurance Journal

A recent decision and concurring opinion by a Florida appeals court may have upset years of practice and could raise costs for workers’ compensation insurers.

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Supreme Court says plaintiffs can amend suits to avoid federal removal

Legal Dive

The unanimous ruling suggests a tougher legal road for some corporate defendants when plaintiffs excise their federal claims.

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Colonial Shuts Largest US Gasoline Pipe to Investigate Leak

Insurance Journal

Colonial Pipeline Co. shut the largest US fuel pipeline Tuesday to investigate a potential leak in Georgia. The company’s Line 1 transports 1.5 million barrels a day of gasoline between Houston, Texas, and Greensboro, North Carolina.

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3 ex-Wells Fargo execs fined $18.5M over fake-accounts scandal

Legal Dive

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency banned the bank’s former community bank group risk officer for life, among other penalties handed down Tuesday.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's 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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People Moves: MEMIC Promotes McCracken; NFP Appoints Kim; Harford Mutual Changes Leadership

Insurance Journal

MEMIC Promotes McCracken to VP of Business Intelligence and Analysis The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Kaila McCracken to vice president of business intelligence and analysis.

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Telefónica’s Data Breach Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Challenges for Telecom Giants

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Telecommunications giants face ever-evolving cybersecurity challenges as cybercriminals target their vast and critical infrastructure. Telefnicas recent data breach underscores the stakes, with the exposure of sensitive operational and customer data following a sophisticated attack by the Hellcat ransomware group. This incident serves as a critical reminder for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals about the importance of proactive measures, rob

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An Increase in Identity Theft, Cybercrime Predicted in 2025

Insurance Journal

The forecast for identity theft scams and cybercrime in 2025 is bleak, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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SEC Announces Chief Accountant Paul Munter to Retire From Federal Service This Month

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Chief Accountant Paul Munter plans to retire from federal service effective Jan. 24, 2025. Mr. Munter joined the agency in 2019, was named Acting Chief Accountant in 2021, and was appointed Chief Accountant in January 2023.

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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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WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s IBA

Insurance Journal

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage business headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, has acquired Independent Brokers Agency LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based insurance agency which offers personal lines, commercial lines, and employee benefits.

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SEC Charges Advisory Firm Navy Capital With Misrepresenting Its Anti-Money Laundering Procedures to Investors

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Connecticut-based investment adviser Navy Capital Green Management, LLC with making misrepresentations related to its anti-money laundering (AML) procedures and for compliance failures. Navy Capital agreed to settle the SECs charges and pay a $150,000 civil penalty. The SECs order finds that, from at least October 2018 until January 2022, Navy Capital stated in offering and other documents provided to prospective and existing private fund inve

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SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Late Disclosure of Twitter Stake

Insurance Journal

Elon Musk was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

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SEC Charges BMO Capital Markets with Failing to Supervise Agency Bond Desk

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged registered broker-dealer BMO Capital Markets Corp. with failing to supervise employees who, from December 2020 until May 2023, sold mortgage-backed bonds using offering sheets and bond metrics that were misleading and did not accurately describe the characteristics of the collateral backing the bonds.

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With Help From Uber, New Group Seeks Reforms to Lower New York’s Insurance Costs

Insurance Journal

A new coalition with backing from Uber Technologies is launching a campaign to lower insurance costs for consumers and small businesses in New York State.

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SEC Charges Elon Musk for Violating the Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements of the Federal Securities Laws

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has filed an action against Elon Musk alleging that he failed to timely file a beneficial ownership report with the Commission after acquiring beneficial ownership of more than five percent of the outstanding shares of Twitter, Inc. common stock, in violation of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act).

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Chicago Construction Billionaire Deepens Bet on Data Centers

Insurance Journal

Clayco, a Chicago-based builder led by billionaire Bob Clark, is positioning itself to grab for more of the boom in data centers.

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COST BITES 206: THE COURT WOULD NOT MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL ORDER FOR COSTS WHEN AN AMENDMENT TO A REPLY ABANDONS AN ALLEGATION OF FRAUD: (ALSO THE DANGERS OF PLEADING FRAUD WITHOUT SUBSTANTIVE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THIS)

Civil Litigation Brief

In Packer v Packer [2025] EWHC 27 (Ch) HHJ Paul Matthews (sitting as a High Court Judge) considered issues of costs after a claimant had amended a Reply to withdraw an allegation of fraud. The judge did not accept the.

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Dozens of Vehicles Broken Into During Michigan Basketball Game

Insurance Journal

More than two dozen vehicles in a high school parking lot had their windows smashed and were broken into during a men’s college basketball game at nearby University of Michigan. Ann Arbor police said the break-ins occurred Sunday, WXYZ-TV reported.

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Maybe ESG Is Illegal Now – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The way US federal law works is that there are only a few federal judges in the Fort Worth Division of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and they are extremely conservative. The best-known is Judge Reed OConnor, who critics say has been a subject of forum shopping by conservative plaintiffs seeking a sympathetic court in challenges to federal policies.

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