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10 Things Lawyers Should Stop Doing

Attorney at Work

The key to real productivity is identifying the most essential tasks that drive success, and working to de-prioritize or eliminate the rest. The post 10 Things Lawyers Should Stop Doing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Catastrophe Experts Tap AI to Tackle Soaring Insured Losses

Insurance Journal

Insurers are betting on a suite of new AI-driven techniques to better predict surging losses from climate-driven weather catastrophes ranging from unprecedented wildfires to hurricanes and floods.

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How Not to Negotiate an ESI Protocol? Say it is “Mandatory”; and, Demand That Discussions be Recorded

E-Discovery LLC

In Wilbert v. Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., 2025 WL 873947 (W.D. Pa. Mar. 20, 2025), the court wrote: From the inception of this action, Counsel for the parties could not agree on the scope and methodology for ESI discovery. Given [1] the breadth and scope of Attorney XXXXs [1] ESI Requests and [2] the content and tone of the XXXX Firm ESI Plan, it is not surprising that Defense Counsel objected to the ESI protocol that Attorney XXXX was demanding be used in this case.

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LawNext Podcast: Relativity CEO Phil Saunders on the Future of Legal Data, Gen AI, and the Shifting Landscape of Law

Law Sites

The landscape we all stand on is shifting, and massive amounts of change are upon us, Phil Saunders, the chief executive officer of e-discovery and legal technology giant Relativity, recently wrote in a post on the companys blog.

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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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A Teapot Steeped with Dicta: An Update on In re Maatita and Design Definiteness

IP Watchdog

The flexible approach of In re Maatita to definiteness embodies the idea that designs can be depicted in a variety of ways while still being reasonably understood by the ordinary observer. The standard also strikes a balance between allowing infringement and patentability to be assessed and allowing applicants to claim their design in the way that best reflects how that design is likely to be viewed in the real world, or focusing on what the applicant deems to be the most important aspects of th

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Unusually Active Hurricane Season in Store for the Atlantic: AccuWeather

Insurance Journal

Another above-average hurricane season will threaten the Atlantic this year, with as many as six storms affecting the US, AccuWeather Inc. said.

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Monsanto’s Bayer to Pay Nearly $2.1 Billion in Roundup Weed Killer Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

A jury in Georgia has ordered Monsanto parent Bayer to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a man who says the company’s Roundup weed killer caused his cancer, according to attorneys representing the plaintiff.

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A Court May Soon Control the Hinds County Jail. Here’s What May Happen Next.

The Marshall Project

When death and violence plagued the jail, the federal courts stepped in. We talked with an expert about what to expect from a receivership.

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After Lahaina Fire, Residents Address Their Risk By Becoming ‘Firewise’

Insurance Journal

The car tires, propane tanks, gas generators and rusty appliances heaped on the side of a dirt road waiting to be hauled away filled Desiree Graham with relief.

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APPLICATIONS TO ADJOURN A TRIAL BECAUSE OF ILL HEALTH: APPLICATION REFUSED BECAUSE THE MEDICAL EVIDENCE DID NOT ADDRESS SOME KEY ISSUES

Civil Litigation Brief

In Nigel Mather & Ors v Lakbir Basran & Ors [2025] EWHC 438 (Ch) HHJ Hodge KC, sitting as a High Court Judge, refused the defendant’s application for an adjournment of the ongoing trial. The defendant had produced medical evidence.

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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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Climate Change Triggers More Extreme Weather – From Deluges to Drought

Insurance Journal

Around the globe, rising temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that wreak havoc on people and the environment.

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How to Create Legal Invoices that Save Time and Get Your Firm Paid Faster (Free Templates)

Practice Panther

Why Clear, Professional Invoices Matter As an attorney, you put your expertise and hard work into every case you handle. But when it comes time to bill those clients, a confusing, poorly structured invoice can compromise the well-earned trust youve builtresulting in client friction, delayed payments, or even doubt in the value of your services. Think about it this way: Your legal invoices are more than just payment requests, they tell the story of the work you put in for your clients.

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22-Year-Old Charged with Arson in Connection to Indianapolis Home Fire

Insurance Journal

The Marion, County Indiana Prosecutor’s Office filed arson charges with Intent to fraud against 22 year-old Gurpreet Singh, the Indianapolis Fire Department announced this week.

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How to Build a Custom Legal Billing and Payment Workflow Tailored to Your Law Firm

Practice Panther

Billing for your hard work and collecting the well-earned payment for your services should be simple and, lets be honest, incredibly satisfying. In a perfect world, your firm does great work, you send an invoice, and you get paid. In reality, its rarely that easy. Instead, attorneys and legal staff find themselves neck-deep in draining administrative tasks: Manually tracking billable hours across multiple matters Chasing down clients for overdue payments Managing cash flow disruptions that make

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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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Aurora Plans for Self-Driving Trucks in Harsh Weather in Texas

Insurance Journal

Aurora Innovation AUR.O plans to allow its self-driving trucks to operate without a driver in inclement weather ahead of launching commercial trips this year in Texas, the company said on Tuesday.

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Insight in Hours: How HaystackID’s New AI Tool Could Change Legal Case Assessment

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As data challenges intensify, legal professionals need tools that do more than just process documentsthey need intelligence. Core Intelligence AI Case Insight from HaystackID, in partnership with eDiscovery AI, addresses this gap by combining the power of generative AI with expert insight to uncover risks, relationships, and patterns across massive datasets.

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Crews Battled Helene-Fueled Wildfires for Another Day in the Carolinas

Insurance Journal

Firefighters in North and South Carolina were battling multiple wind-driven wildfires Monday in rugged terrain that complicated containment efforts, officials said.

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Legalweek25: Vox pop updates from iManage, Clio and Jigsaw

Legal IT Insider

At Legalweek were having some great vox pop chats with legal tech leaders about announcements at the conference and also developments you can expect in 2025. First up, iManages co-authoring […] The post Legalweek25: Vox pop updates from iManage, Clio and Jigsaw appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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North Carolina Celebrates 15,000 Fortified Roofs from Grant Programs

Insurance Journal

The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association this week marked the 15,000th fortified roof in the state, a huge increase since the grant program began in 2017.

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Baltic Startup Scene Gains Boost with Unified Pitch Competition Investment

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The coordinated investment from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuanias leading angel networks at Latitude59 signals growing maturity and regional cohesion in the Baltic startup ecosystem. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, this trend underscores the importance of monitoring emerging tech hubs beyond traditional centers like Silicon Valley.

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South Korea Battles Wildfires as Death Toll Rises to 18

Insurance Journal

Wildfires ravaging South Korea over the past week have killed at least 24 people, making it the country’s worst forest fire disaster in about three decades, as firefighters struggled to contain multiple blazes that have broken out in the country’s …

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Atkins Confirmation: “Fasten Your Seatbelts. It’s Going to be a Bumpy Night” : TheCorporateCounsel.net Blog

Securities Docket

The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled Paul Atkins confirmation hearing for tomorrow at 10:00 am Eastern. While Atkins is widely expected to be confirmed, it looks like he should nevertheless be prepared to heed Bette Daviss famous warning toFasten your seatbelts. Its going to be a bumpy night. Thats because earlier this week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D.

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

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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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Texas Court Upholds $300K Settlement Against SkyWest Airlines

Insurance Journal

A federal judge in Texas has denied SkyWest Airlines, Inc.’s bid for a new trial and upheld an order that SkyWest pay a former parts clerk $300,000 in damages, the the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced.

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SEC.gov | SEC Crypto Task Force to Host Four More Roundtables

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commissions Crypto Task Force announced today it will hold four moreroundtablesin its ongoing series discussing crypto asset regulation. The dates and topics for each roundtable are as follows: April 11, 2025 – Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading April 25, 2025 – Know Your Custodian: Key Considerations for Crypto Custody May 12, 2025 Tokenization – Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet June 6, 2025 &

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Michigan DIFS Urges Residents to Review Insurance Policies

Insurance Journal

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is encouraging Michiganders to carefully review and understand their existing insurance policies with a licensed insurance agent or trusted advisor, and to shop around to ensure the best coverage to protect …

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SEC Drops Investigation into Web3 Gaming Firm Immutable

Securities Docket

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation into Web3 gaming platform Immutable and will not file enforcement charges, according to a Tuesday announcement from the company. Immutable, an Australian company, disclosed that it had received a Wells notice essentially an official heads-up from the SEC that it intends to file an enforcement action against the recipient in November.

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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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Washington, Nevada and Oregon Saw Biggest U.S. Vehicle Theft Drops in 2024

Insurance Journal

Washington, Nevada and Oregon had the biggest percentage drops in vehicle thefts in the U.S.

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Ripple to Get $75M of Court-Ordered Fine Back From SEC, Drops Cross-Appeal

Securities Docket

The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seems to finally be near an end, with Ripple emerging victorious. The SEC will return the lions share of the $125 million-court ordered fine paid by Ripple last year, according to a Tuesday X post from Ripples chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty, keeping just $50 million and returning the $75 million balance to Ripple.

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People Moves: Trucordia Names Davidson SVP of Insurance Broking and Strategy

Insurance Journal

Trucordia, headquartered in Lindon, Utah, named Aaron Davidson senior vice president, broking and strategy. Davidson joins Trucordia from Peak 8 Advisors, where he was a managing partner.

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AI shifts – Automated and agentic workflows: BLTF2025

Legal IT Insider

We spoke with Alex Smelt, account executive at Box, about the premise behind a talk he and Karim Nassar, manager of legal products at Travers Smith gave at British Legal […] The post AI shifts – Automated and agentic workflows: BLTF2025 appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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.