Fri.Aug 30, 2024

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How a Massachusetts Cop Allegedly Groomed, Controlled and Killed Sandra Birchmore

The Marshall Project

Matthew Farwell met her in a police Explorer program. Prosecutors say he abused her for years before she became pregnant and he killed her.

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Takeaways From Felder v. MGM National Harbor

E-Discovery LLC

Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779(D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), addresses several important issues. First , in Felder , the Court ordered the parties to conduct a “meet and confer” session. That, of course, is unremarkable. However, the Court also ordered that the parties have a court reporter transcribe the session and the Court reviewed the transcript to resolve post-meeting discovery disputes.

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Specialist Risk Group Acquires Renewal Rights of London-Based Taxi Insurance Broker

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the acquisition of the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 30: WIPO Publishes Top Technology Cluster List; Romania Joins Unitary Patent System; TikTok Trend Sparks Trademark Controversy

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) releases a list of the top technology clusters in the world; La Jolla Pharmaceuticals files lawsuit against USPTO to revive shock therapy patent; Romania joins the Unitary Patent System; "very demure, very mindful" trend leads to trademark drama.

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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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California Legislature Passes Bill to Support Insurance Fraud Detectives

Insurance Journal

California lawmakers passed a bill to help close the pay gap between the California Department of Insurance’s fraud detectives and officers in other state agencies.

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Prosecutors and AI: Navigating Justice in the Age of Algorithms

E-Discovery Team

AI has the potential to transform the criminal justice system by processing vast datasets, recognizing patterns, and predicting outcomes. However, this potential comes with a profound responsibility: ensuring that AI upholds basic human principles of justice. This article focuses on how AI can assist prosecutors in representing people fairly and equitably, and the practical benefits of AI in criminal law.

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The Global AI Revolution in Legal Services: A Call to Action for Legal Tech Startups and Law Firms

RPC Strategies

I hope you enjoy reading this blog post. If you want our team to manage your growth marketing strategies, just click here. by Melissa Rogozinski A version of this article first appeared in issue # 5 of Legal Business World on August 20, 2024. A recent article published on June 6, 2024, by Law.com titled “This Is Your Time’: AI Gives In-House Counsel Unprecedented Leverage,” highlights the transformative impact of AI on legal services.

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TDI to Hold Two Public Meetings on TWIA’s Filing of 10% Rate Increase

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance will hold two public meetings in September on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s annual rate filing increase of 10% for residential and commercial properties. TDI will host a meeting on Monday, Sept.

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OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard

Legal Dive

The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.

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Climate Change Intensified Typhoon Shanshan, Study Says

Insurance Journal

Typhoon Shanshan, which struck southern Japan this week with heavy rain and strong winds, was likely intensified by climate change, according to a study from Imperial College London.

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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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Investor sues Starbucks, alleging ‘false and misleading statements’

Legal Dive

The shareholder claims the company provided false information about its overall performance and growth potential outside of the U.S. Starbucks said the allegations are without merit.

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4 Killed, 10 Injured When Passenger Van Rolls Over in Texas Highway Crash

Insurance Journal

ALVORD, Texas (AP) — Four people were killed and 10 were injured when a van rolled multiple times after the driver veered off a Texas highway and then overcorrected Wednesday, authorities said. The crash happened just before 8 a.m.

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Clearbrief’s CEO on why legal tech buyers are suffering ‘a bit of fatigue’

Legal Dive

The former litigator says most GenAI tools come without an industry focus and clear proof that they can meet the legal world’s functional needs.

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‘Potentially Explosive’ Military Devices Involved in Deadly Arkansas Crash

Insurance Journal

BRINKLEY, Ark. (AP) — A crash on Interstate 40 in Arkansas involving two tractor-trailers and a truck carrying “potentially explosive” military devices killed one person and backed up traffic for hours on the busy highway, officials said.

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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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Mitigating legal risk while AI laws play catch-up

Legal Dive

There are steps in-house counsel can take to help ensure their organization’s use of new technology doesn’t create liability under existing laws.

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CrowdStrike VP Set to Testify to Congress on IT Outage

Insurance Journal

A senior member of CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.’s operations team is scheduled to appear before Congress to answer questions on the company’s global IT outage in July that disrupted industries around the world.

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A COUNTER-SCHEDULE THAT TOTALLY TOTALLY FAILED TO DO ITS JOB: COURT REFUSES PERMISSION FOR DEFENDANT TO RELY ON COUNTER-SCHEDULE THAT “SERVES NO PURPOSE WHATSOEVER”

Civil Litigation Brief

This blog has looked extensively at judicial criticism of schedules of damages over the years. It has to be remembered that counter-schedules also have to be properly drafted. This is emphasised. in the judgment of Mr Justice Julian Knowles in.

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Main Street America Insurance Exits Personal Lines

Insurance Journal

Main Street America Insurance said Thursday it will stop offering personal lines insurance in favor of a commercial lines strategy.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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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COST BITES 181: WHAT PERCENTAGE SHOULD BE PAID ON ACCOUNT OF COSTS?

Civil Litigation Brief

In Matrix Receivables Ltd v Musst Holdings Ltd (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 2245 (Ch) Mr Justice Freedman considered the appropriate approach to an interim payment on costs. He rejected the argument that the appropriate percentage was 70% and found, on.

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Severe Storms Leave Over 300K Michigan Homes and Businesses Without Power

Insurance Journal

ROYAL OAK, Mich.

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Charting Change in Legal Podcast Episode 29 – Listen Here!

Legal IT Insider

In this episode of Charting Change in Legal, legal analyst Ari Kaplan and Legal IT Insider’s editor Caroline Hill discuss some of the highlights and key announcements from ILTACON 2024. […] The post Charting Change in Legal Podcast Episode 29 – Listen Here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Northwestern University Cheerleader Drops Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — A cheerleader has dropped her federal sexual harassment lawsuit against Northwestern University.

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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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From Climate Finance to Plastic Pollution: Inside the UN’s Summit of the Future

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As the United Nations’ Summit of the Future approaches, world leaders are set to reconvene in New York to renew their commitment to the 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Summit, slated for late September, comes at a critical juncture as the deadline for these ambitious global objectives draws nearer.

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Railway Worker’s Death in Ohio Prompts Concerns Over Remote Control Trains

Insurance Journal

The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives in a railyard last year sees a simple solution to preventing similar deaths in the future: two-person crews.

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Invisalign Maker Reaches $27.5M Settlement of Consumer Antitrust Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign clear teeth aligners, agreed to pay $27.5 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it entered an illegal antitrust conspiracy that drove up prices of aligners made by rival SmileDirectClub.

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Australia’s Agile Launches New Zealand Unit to Support Its New Lloyd’s Syndicate

Insurance Journal

Agile Underwriting Services, the Sydney, Australia-based insurtech, managing general agent, and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched a unit in New Zealand, which Agile described as the first of its kind for a Lloyd’s syndicate.

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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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California Advances Landmark Legislation to Regulate Large AI Models

Insurance Journal

Efforts in California to establish first-in-the-nation safety measures for the largest artificial intelligence systems cleared an important vote this week that could pave the way for U.S. regulations on the technology evolving at warp speed.

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PCF Brokerage Buys Part of Kentucky Health Solutions in 14th Acquisition This Year

Insurance Journal

PCF Insurance Services, a large U.S. brokerage handling commercial and personal lines, life and health, workers’ compensation and employee benefits, has acquired the insurance business of Kentucky Health Solutions.

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Four Fatal Shootings by Officers Were Justified, Mississippi Attorney General Says

Insurance Journal

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The use of force was justified in four fatal shootings by Mississippi law enforcement officers last year, Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Wednesday. Fitch based her findings on investigations conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

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Sunken Superyacht Likely to Cost Insurers at Least $150 Million, Experts Say

Insurance Journal

Insurers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank this month, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, could be on the hook for at least $150 million, according to the first estimates by industry experts.

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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.