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Discoverability of Litigation Hold Notices and Steps to Implement a Litigation Hold

E-Discovery LLC

In Homeland Ins. Co. of Del. V. Independent Health Ass’n., Inc., 2024 WL 4815127 (W.D.N.Y. Nov. 18, 2024), the court ordered production of litigation hold notices and implementation communications. Homeland Insurance sought a declaratory judgment that it had no duty to defend or indemnify Independent Health Association. A third-party defendant, Ace Insurance, sought a similar determination.

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My Safe Florida Condo Program Runs Out of Funding in One Week

Insurance Journal

Just a week after a pilot program for strengthening Florida condominiums was launched it reached maximum capacity and is no longer accepting applications.

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Best Practices for Creating a Clear Record (Updated)

Planet Depos

Whether taking a deposition in person or remotely, having a clear record is essential for use at trial, possible settlement and/or impeachment. We’ve polled hundreds of court reporters with thousands of reporting hours under their belts and compiled their top tips for creating a clear record. DO: Introduce yourself to the court reporter , present your card and indicate which party you represent.

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Suit Claiming Racial, Income Bias in Rental Algorithm Settled for $2.2 Million

Insurance Journal

Mary Louis’ excitement to move into an apartment in Massachusetts in the spring of 2021 turned to dismay when Louis, a Black woman, received an email saying that a “third-party service” had denied her tenancy.

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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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What is Michael Saylor Doing?

Securities Docket

A massively important factor in all of this is Bitcoin, which we haven’t addressed yet. The biggest thing Bitcoin has going for it is also the same thing that gets its haters all up in arms. “It has no use case. It doesn’t do anything. IT DOESN’T HAVE ANY FUNDAMENTAL VALUE.” Exactly! That’s part of what makes the story work. It doesn’t report earnings.

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Class Action Lawsuit on AI-Related Discrimination Reaches Final Settlement

Insurance Journal

Mary Louis’ excitement to move into an apartment in Massachusetts in the spring of 2021 turned to dismay when Louis, a Black woman, received an email saying that a “third-party service” had denied her tenancy.

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Nissan Persuades Appeals Court to Decertify Brake Defect Class Actions

Insurance Journal

Nissan persuaded a federal appeals court on Friday to decertify 10 class actions accusing the Japanese automaker of selling cars and SUVs with defective automatic emergency braking systems that caused vehicles to stop suddenly for no reason. The 6th U.S.

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How AI and Legal Tech Make Advice More Accessible – Alexander Samuel Kardos Nyheim – S8 E38

Legally Speaking

Can AI be trusted to provide complex legal advice? In this episode, your host, Rob Hanna, is joined by Alexander Samuel Kardos-Nyheim, the Founder & CEO of Safe Sign Technologies, to discuss AI’s role in making legal advice more accessible to the general population. So why should you be listening in?

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SEC’s Penalties, Relief Hit All-Time Record of $8.2 Billion

Insurance Journal

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s fines and investor relief hit an all-time record in fiscal 2024. The agency’s enforcement actions led to $8.

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Trucking Firm Owner Sentenced Over Crash That Killed 7 Bikers

Insurance Journal

The owner of a trucking company was sentenced Thursday to two months in prison followed by one year of supervised release for lying to investigators after one of his trucks was accused of causing a crash that killed seven motorcyclists …

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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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Hyundai Issues Recalls of Electric Cars for Loss of Power, SUVs Over Wiring Issue

Insurance Journal

South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor is recalling about 145,235 electrified vehicles in the United States due to a loss of drive power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

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People Moves: Hendrickson Appointed Head of Reinsurance for Delos

Insurance Journal

Delos Insurance Solutions named Gloria Hendrickson as its new head of reinsurance. Hendrickson has a catastrophe modeling and risk background and was most recently chief operating officer and chief underwriting officer at NormanMax Insurance Holdings and New Paradigm Underwriters.