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7 Ways to Optimize Your Law Firm Facebook Pages

Attorney at Work

Annette Choti | Using your Facebook page effectively requires effort, but here are tips to make increasing engagement less overwhelming. The post 7 Ways to Optimize Your Law Firm Facebook Pages appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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New York to Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion Over 25 Years for Climate Damage

Insurance Journal

New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday.

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Craft Perfect Lawyer Business Cards: A Step-by-Step Professional Guide

Attorney at Work

We do our best to go paperless, yet there's one small piece of paper that seems to endure: the business card. The post Craft Perfect Lawyer Business Cards: A Step-by-Step Professional Guide appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit Dealing With Ransomware Attack

Insurance Journal

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) has reported it is responding to a ransomware attack that was first detected on December 19, a day when the rail service experienced temporary disruptions.

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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 risks before they become problems.

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South Korea’s AI Basic Act: A Blueprint for Regulated Innovation

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: South Koreas AI Basic Act is a bold and forward-looking move, marking a significant milestone in the global effort to regulate artificial intelligence responsibly. As the second nation after the European Union to enact such a comprehensive framework, South Korea is setting an example of how to balance the opportunities of technological innovation with the critical need for ethical safeguards and societal trust.

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New Texas Law Eliminates Annual Vehicle Safety Inspections

Insurance Journal

Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code. Texas is one of 15 states that mandate annual inspections for noncommercial cars.

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Germany’s BioNTech Settles With US Agency, UPenn Over COVID Vaccine Royalties

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BioNTech has entered into two separate settlement agreements with the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the University of Pennsylvania over the payment of royalties related to its COVID-19 vaccine, the company said in filings.

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OPENING LINES OF JUDGMENT IN 2024: GIVING THE OTHER SIDE A CHANCE TO OBJECT, NELSONIAN POLICY MAKING,HERDS OF CATTLE AND WHY THIS BLOG CAN NEVER GIVE THE LAST WORD ON SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM…

Civil Litigation Brief

We are at the time of year when we can look back at some of the opening lines of judgments. This year it is clear that this is an international contest. THE SUPREME COURT STARTS OF THE YEAR WITH.

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LL Bean Agrees to Injunction to End Skechers Shoe Patents Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

LL Bean, the clothing and outdoor gear company, agreed to stop selling a line of casual shoes to settle a lawsuit in which Skechers USA accused it of copying a design for its own shoes, which have sold in the …

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WITNESS STATEMENTS: REASONS TO BE WARY OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES (1)

Civil Litigation Brief

In Waterrower (UK) Limited v Liking Ltd (t/a Topiom) [2024] EWHC 3049 (IPEC) Campbell Forsyth (sitting as a High Court Judge) observed that there were a number of issues with a witness statement served on behalf of the defendant. There.

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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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Minnesota Restaurant Owner to Pay $105K in Back Wages

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Four Minneapolis restaurants with shared ownership will pay $105,784 in back wages, damages and penalties to resolve violations identified by U.S. Department of Labor, including illegally firing an employee who cooperated with investigators.

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SEC’s Latest Enforcement Actions Fuel Demand for Big Law

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is ramping up enforcement activity in the final weeks of 2024, announcing settlements or charges in at least seven matters in the past week alone. The activity has sent work to nearly a dozen Big Law firms that have been retained as defense counsel. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison; Fenwick & West; Goodwin Proctor; Debevoise & Plimpton; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; Morgan Lewis & Bockius; Sidley Austin; Davis Polk & Wardwell;

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Root Expands to Minnesota

Insurance Journal

Root has announced the availability of Root Insurance in Minnesota. The insurer now serves drivers in 35 states, extending its auto insurance offering to over 4 million registered drivers in Minnesota and covering more than three-quarters of the U.S. population.

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FDA Proposes Standardized Testing of Talc Cosmetics to Identify Asbestos

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a proposed rule to require standardized testing to detect asbestos in talc-containing cosmetic products.

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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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Inszone Acquires Texas-Based Roten & Company Insurance

Insurance Journal

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Roten & Company Insurance, a longstanding family-owned and operated insurance agency based in San Antonio, Texas.

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SCDOI Orders Atlantic Coast Life and its Reinsurer to Cease Writing in the State

Insurance Journal

South Carolina regulators have ordered Atlantic Coast Life Insurance and its captive reinsurer, Southern Atlantic Re, to stop writing new policies by Tuesday, Dec. 31.

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Crum & Forster Sells Credit Division to Amynta

Insurance Journal

Insurer Crum & Forster, a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, has sold its C&F Credit Division to Amynta Group.

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Colorado Secures Record Insurance Coverage for Stars Playing in Bowl Game

Insurance Journal

Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for …

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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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NATO to Boost Baltic Sea Presence After Power, Internet Cable Damage

Insurance Journal

NATO said on Friday it would boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage this week of an undersea power cable and four internet lines, while alliance member Estonia launched a naval operation to guard a parallel …