Fri.Apr 25, 2025

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Record Law Grad Employment Rates Suggest AI Isn’t Killing Off Lawyers Just Yet

Law Sites

At a time when legal doomsayers have been predicting the imminent replacement of junior associates by AI legal assistants, the law school graduating class of 2024 has delivered a contrary verdict: Human lawyers aren’t going anywhere just yet.

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How to Redline a Contract With Less Stress and More Control

Percipient

Redlining is one of those parts of contract review thats easy to overlookuntil it causes a problem. Whether youre fixing a date or overhauling an entire section, every edit matters. Doing it right helps both parties reach a deal faster, with less back-and-forth and fewer surprises later. Thats why knowing how to redline a contract properly is such a key skill.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 25: World IP Day 2025 Celebrates Musicians; Texas A&M to Lead Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies; and Tenth Circuit Affirms Specialty Metals Trade Secret Dismissal

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: intellectual property advocates across the globe get ready to celebrate musical creators for World IP Day 2025; Gilead Sciences scores a legal victory on discovery production in a case involving a conspiracy to sell counterfeit Biktarvy; former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu delivers a stinging blow to misguided end all IP law viewpoints at his IPAS 2025 keynote address; the Tenth Circuit affirms district court rulings that a specialty metals distributor faile

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Dallas Area Reports First Measles Case, in Middle School Child

Insurance Journal

A middle schooler in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has tested positive for measles, the first known case in the urban area, a health official from Collin County confirmed.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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The Marshall Project Named Finalist for 2025 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting

The Marshall Project

The reporting exposed the impact of widespread drug testing on pregnant people.

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DoorDash Asks Judge to Dismiss Uber Suit Over Web Ordering Services

Insurance Journal

DoorDash Inc. asked a California judge to dismiss Uber Technologies Inc.’s anticompetition lawsuit against it, arguing that Uber is using an “ill-fitting” state law to justify its claims. DoorDash, which has two-thirds of the U.S.

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Alabama House Advances Bill to Let Police Enforce Immigration Laws

Insurance Journal

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation last week that would allow local law enforcement to enforce immigration law, as conservative legislators push for increased alignment with the federal government’s crackdown on immigration.

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Afraid of AI? Learn the Seven Cardinal Dangers and How to Stay Safe

E-Discovery Team

The article by Ralph Losey discusses the seven dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing these risks. These dangers include biases in AI systems, privacy concerns, loss of human judgment, deepfakes, diminished human control, employment disruption, and existential risks associated with advanced AI.

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California Wildfire Losses Cause 16% Fall in The Hartford’s Q1 Net Income

Insurance Journal

Net income at The Hartford decreased 16% to $630 million in the first quarter 2025, driven by losses from the California wildfires.

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When Innovation Meets Regulation: The DeepSeek Privacy Controversy and Its Compliance Fallout

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The DeepSeek privacy crisisnow extending into dark web exposurereveals the twin threats of AI innovation: regulatory risk and cybersecurity vulnerability. For legal and compliance professionals, its a sharp reminder that data isnt just a resource, but a liability when governance lags. With international scrutiny mounting and critical user data in the open, this case should prompt immediate evaluation of third-party AI tools, internal policies, and risk frameworks.

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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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NJ Wildfire Update: 50% Contained; High Spread Risk Today; Suspect in Custody

Insurance Journal

At a time when firefighters are battling one of the worst wildfires in New Jersey’s history, there is an increased risk for rapid fire spread this afternoon across portions of the Garden State and eastern Pennsylvania, according to the National …

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US prosecutors may end oversight tool in corporate criminal cases

Securities Docket

The US Department of Justice may axe an important tool used to ensure companies that have broken the law do not do so again: monitors who continue to scrutinise corporate conduct after criminal cases have been resolved. The move is part of an effort to loosen corporate enforcement policies, including for companies that already accepted monitors as a condition of government settlements, according to people familiar with department leaderships thinking.

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Lawmakers Agree to Pay $807M Into Lahaina Wildfires Settlement Fund

Insurance Journal

It’s not often that applause breaks out in the audience after a vote at the Hawaii Legislature, but that one afternoon this week.

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What Jurisdiction Is the SEC Claiming in the Crypto Area? – SEC ACTIONS

Securities Docket

Questions regarding the limits of the SECs jurisdiction in the crypto asset area have blossomed again since its decision to in the Kraken case early this year. There, the agency at least suggest that it was revising its approach to crypto assets if not outright exiting the area. Earlier this week the agency stepped into the crypto area again in its decision in ClS Global.

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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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More Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air Due to Wildfires, Extreme Heat

Insurance Journal

Around 156 million Americans, nearly half of the US population, now live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution, part of a trend toward declining air quality as climate change-related extreme weather events like wildfires occur more frequently.

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COST BITES 229: THE CORRECT WAY OF CALCULATING A SUCCESS FEE IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE: THE SOLICITOR DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC ENTITLEMENT TO 25% OF THE DAMAGES

Civil Litigation Brief

The calculation of a “success fee” in a personal injury action is a subject that has been the subject of several cases over the years. The issues were considered by District Judge Lumb inSJ (a minor suing by his mother.

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Judge Awards North Dakota Nearly $28M Over Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

Insurance Journal

A federal judge on Wednesday found the state of North Dakota entitled to nearly $28 million for responding to protests of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in 2016 and 2017 a win for the state in its multiyear effort …

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The Stock Market Loves Bitcoin – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The basic situation is that US public equity markets will pay about $2 for $1 worth of Bitcoin. I dont know why this is, and I am not especially happy about it, but its true. If you have one Bitcoin, you can sell it on a crypto exchange for about $93,000, or you can sell it on a US stock exchange for about $186,000. Therefore, you should sell Bitcoins on the stock exchange, so people do.

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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: Dutcher Joins RMIC as Marketing Representative for Indiana and Michigan

Insurance Journal

Rockford Mutual Insurance Company (RMIC), headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, appointed Levi Dutcher as marketing representative for the states of Indiana and Michigan.

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Federal Workforce Transition Resources – Georgetown Graduate School

Securities Docket

Resources for Affected Government Lawyers Pursue an LL.M. (50% discount) Georgetown Law is offering a substantially reduced LL.M. tuition rate of 50% to lawyers who have a J.D. from a U.S. accredited law school who have recently left government service. Source: Federal Workforce Transition Resources – Georgetown Graduate School The post Federal Workforce Transition Resources – Georgetown Graduate School appeared first on Securities Docket.

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World’s Biggest Companies Have Caused $28 Trillion in Climate Damage: Study

Insurance Journal

The world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates as part of an effort to make it easier for people and governments to hold companies financially accountable, like the tobacco giants have been.

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Celsius Investors Urge Severe Punishment for Founder Mashinsky – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

A slew of disgruntled investors in the failed crypto lender Celsius Network urged a federal judge to throw the book at founder Alex Mashinsky when he is punished next month after admitting to fraud in connection with the 2022 collapse of the company. Prosecutors on Wednesday submitted more than 200 statements from people who put their money into Celsius, coming from throughout the globe and many different walks of life – including a postal worker in Australia, an M&A banker in Copenhag

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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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Georgia Commissioner Says Rates to Drop This Year After Tort Reform Passage

Insurance Journal

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King predicted property-casualty insurance rates will drop 3% to 5% in the next year after lawmakers approved significant tort reform measures.

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X Sues Minnesota To Block Enforcement of Deepfake Election Misinformation Law

Practice of Law

Recognizing the negative effect misinformation can have on voters, Minnesota passed a law in 2023 designed to punish a specific type of deception deepfakes. These include any form of misrepresenting a candidate by using technology to create images or footage of them saying or doing something that they never did. It targets those who create and disseminate deepfakes.

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Louisiana Dept. of Insurance Earns NAIC Accreditation; Names Leadership Roles

Insurance Journal

The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) said it has successfully completed the requirements and earned full national accreditation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for its work to promote effective financial solvency regulation.

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Judge Grills Justice Department Attorney Over Executive Orders Against Law Firms

Practice of Law

In a post made on social media platform Truth Social on April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump mentioned that he was suing law firm Perkins Coie before disparaging the assigned judge. Perkins Coie was indeed in court facing Justice Department attorneys, but not because they were being sued. Rather, it was Trump's executive orders that were under fire in the E.

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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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Heavily-Forested New Hampshire Enters Wildfire Season

Insurance Journal

Despite rain statewide this month, the New Hampshire Forest Protection Bureau reports that 72% of the Granite State is currently experiencing abnormally dry conditions.

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People Moves: 3 Key Exec Roles Filled in Everest Wholesale Business; Willis Appoints Merker to Lead P/C Broking Sales

Insurance Journal

Everest of Warren, New Jersey, made three key leadership appointments to the company’s U.S. wholesale business, Everest Evolution.

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Ohio Jury Rules Norfolk Southern Liable for $600M Settlement in Train Derailment Case

Insurance Journal

The company that owned the railcar that caused the devastating East Palestine train derailment in 2023 won’t have to help pay for the $600 million settlement Norfolk Southern agreed to with residents.

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Father of Tesla Cybertruck Crash Victim Files Lawsuit Over Death

Insurance Journal

The family of one of three college students who died in a Cybertruck crash in California filed a lawsuit in a bid to gain access to the Tesla Inc. pickup and better understand how their daughter died.

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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