Wed.Jan 01, 2025

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The Year Ahead: Here’s What Our Readers Will Have on their Radar for 2025

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, we heard what our readers would like to see happen in their wildest IP dreams this year, but some wishes are more likely than others to come true. So we start the New Year off today with some educated predictions about the year to come in IP, based on what courts have said, prospects for new leadership under the next presidential administration, changes to practice due to new fees and rules enacted at the U.S.

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California State Fund Declaring 15% Dividend for 2024 Policy Year

Insurance Journal

State Compensation Insurance Fund in California announced that it will declare a $149 million dividend to qualifying policyholders with policies that took effect between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024.

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The Workstream of eDiscovery: Considering Processes and Tasks

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: The exponential growth in electronically stored information (ESI) has created immense eDiscovery challenges for organizations. Effective information governance and eDiscovery capabilities are crucial to managing legal risk and obligations. This content outlines key eDiscovery processes – from initial case assessment through defensible disposition of data – to inform discussions around developing comprehensive workflows aligned with organizational needs and resources.

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BTW Settles Whistleblower Suit on Overbilling of Federal Workers’ Comp Program

Insurance Journal

BTW Solutions bills itself as a drug wholesaler and billing service and as a way for physicians to maximize profits on workers’ compensation and personal-injury-protection patients through the use of topical creams and durable medical equipment.

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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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HAPPY NEW YEAR: THE NEW SOLICITORS’ GUIDELINE HOURLY RATES FOR 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

January 1st sees the introduction of the indexed hourly rates. They are published on the Gov.UK website here. THE RATES FOR 2025 Grade Fee earner London 1 London 2 London 3 National 1 National 2 A Solicitors and.

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After Steward Collapse, Massachusetts Aims to Prevent Future Health Care Failures

Insurance Journal

The Massachusetts Legislature approved a bill Monday aimed at closing loopholes in the state’s health care market regulatory process exposed by the collapse of Steward Health Care.

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People Moves: Hiscox USA Names Lamantia Chief Technology Officer

Insurance Journal

Hiscox hired Frank Lamantia as chief technology officer, effective January 21.

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The Captive Agent’s Guide to Independent Insurance Success

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Ever felt like a bird with clipped wings, singing the same song for the same company year after year? You’re not alone.

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Giuliani Faces Contempt Hearing Over His Assets in Defamation Case

Insurance Journal

A federal judge is signaling that Rudy Giuliani’s contempt hearing on Friday might not end so well for the former New York City mayor and onetime personal lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump as two Georgia election poll workers try to …

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Mixed Bag: What Trump 2.0 Tariffs, DOGE Activities Mean For Insurers

Insurance Journal

Setting aside the populist flavor of his campaign rhetoric, Donald J.

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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?