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Evolve Bank Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data, Impacts Fintech Partners Wise and Affirm

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In late May 2024, Evolve Bank & Trust suffered a cyberattack by the LockBit ransomware group after an employee clicked on a malicious link. The breach led to the exposure of personal and financial information of Evolve’s customers, as well as those of its fintech partners, including Affirm and Wise. Despite not paying the ransom, LockBit leaked the data, which included names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and contact information.

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COST BITES 158: SOLICITOR WAS ONLY ENTITLED TO SUCCESS FEE AND NO FURTHER COSTS: HIGH COURT DECISION ON APPEAL

Civil Litigation Brief

In St. James v Wilkin Chapman LLP [2024] EWHC 1716 (KB) Mr Justice Constable allowed an appeal against a decision that a solicitor was entitled to deduct additional costs from the claimant’s damages. The judge held that the terms of.

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Judge orders partial stay of FTC noncompete ban

Legal Dive

The agency likely overstepped its authority in issuing the substantive rule, Judge Ada Brown of Texas federal court ruled. It also likely acted arbitrarily and would cause irreparable harm to the plaintiffs.

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SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM – ERRORS AND PROBLEMS 5: SERVING THE PARTICULARS OF CLAIM LATE

Civil Litigation Brief

This is the fifth time we have looked at the judgment in Occupiers of Samuel Garside House v Bellway Homes Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1579 (KB). This time we look at another “trap for the unwary” – the Particulars of Claim were.

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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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Take Charge of Your Undertakings with Primafact 6

Primafact

Keeping track of satisfied undertakings can be one of the most time-consuming administrative activities in a litigation practice. Primafact 6’s Team Flags can make undertakings and requests a lot easier to manage. Taking a moment to record service details can build informative report views, saving significant team effort devoted to undertakings.

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THE COSTS JUDGE OVER YOUR SHOULDER (SOLICITOR AND OWN CLIENT COSTS): WEBINAR 15th JULY 2024

Civil Litigation Brief

The previous post on the judgment in St. James v Wilkin Chapman LLP [2024] EWHC 1716 (KB) highlights the fact that great care is needed in entering into funding agreements with clients when the solicitor proposes to deduct costs from the.

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SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM – ERRORS AND PROBLEMS 6: YOU’RE SUING THE WRONG PARTY: THE LAW OF AMENDMENT AND MISTAKE CONSIDERED

Civil Litigation Brief

This is the sixth time we have looked at the judgment in Occupiers of Samuel Garside House v Bellway Homes Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1579 (KB). Technically speaking we are not looking at issues relating to service of the.

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From Silicon Valley to Tallinn: Why Tech-Savvy Americans Are Going Global

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In an era of unprecedented global connectivity, more Americans than ever are considering life beyond U.S. borders. This article explores the growing trend of tech-savvy professionals and retirees relocating abroad, from the digital havens of Estonia to the sun-soaked streets of Ecuador. We delve into the motivations driving this exodus, examining factors like career opportunities, cost of living, and quality of life across various international destinations.