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Judge Approves US $102 Million Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Insurance Journal

A U.S. judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people. The payment, approved by U.S.

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True Respect for Textualism Requires Patent Eligibility Reform

IP Watchdog

I recently had the opportunity to speak on patent eligibility during a webinar hosted by the Federalist Society. The discussion was spirited. I joined Sherry Knowles, Matt Dowd and Professor Josh Sarnoff, with Professor Sarnoff advocating largely in favor of the current patent eligibility regime, or at least taking the position that things are not as bad as I and others with similar views make it out to be.

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Report: California Auto Sales Leveling off, Tesla Sales Slip

Insurance Journal

New vehicle registrations in California seem to be leveling off, while consumer tastes for Telsas cooled slightly. California’s new light vehicle registrations fell by 1.

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Massive Data Breach at Change Healthcare Highlights Critical Cybersecurity Flaws

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article covers the recent landmark ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a UnitedHealth Group unit, which exposed sensitive health and personal information for over 100 million Americans. This breach, executed by the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group, has become the largest known incident of its kind in American healthcare.

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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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Economic, Social Inflation Influence Drop in Commercial Auto UW Profits: Triple-I/CAS

Insurance Journal

Commercial auto insurance has struggled to achieve underwriting profitability, even before inflationary conditions affected property/casualty lines in recent years.

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NetDocuments sponsors The Say Gap

Legal IT Insider

NetDocuments has sponsored The Say Gap, the only dedicated DEI conference in the legal sector. The Say Gap is held over two days and will leave attendees with strategies to […] The post NetDocuments sponsors The Say Gap appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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PROVING THINGS 247: APPLYING A DIFFERENT MULTIPLIER TO THE RESIDUAL EARNING CAPACITY OF A DISABLED CLAIMANT

Civil Litigation Brief

It is worthwhile highlighting one aspect of the judgment of Neil Moody KC (sitting as a High Court judge) in Winterbotham v Shahrak [2024] EWHC 2633 (KB), looked at in the previous post. The judge applied different multipliers to the claim. A.

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California Phlebotomy Lab and Owners to Pay $135K to Over Alleged False Claims for Blood Testing

Insurance Journal

A mobile phlebotomy lab and its owners have agreed to pay at least $135,000 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they submitted false claims for services and associated travel mileage and paid kickbacks to a third-party marketer of the …

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Creating Accessible Coaching: Leadership Insights From a Former Marine – Ben Williams – S8 E34

Legally Speaking

If you’re interested in taking your career (and life) to the next level, then tune in for the inspiring story of Ben Williams, the Founder & CEO of Loopin. A former Royal Marine, now turned author and entrepreneur, Ben’s life is full of valuable lessons and fascinating insights. So why should you be listening in?

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Jury Awards Family $5.4M, Says Coach’s Actions Caused Son’s Suicide

Insurance Journal

The family of a teenager who died by suicide was awarded $5.4 million this week after a Rhode Island jury found his football coach and several school administrators were negligent in the way they responded before the 15-year-old’s death.

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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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Revolutionizing Catastrophe Modeling with CoreLogic’s Navigate™: A Cloud-Based Approach

Insurance Journal

Take control of your risk management strategy In today’s rapidly changing risk management environment, efficiency isn’t just an advantage—it’s essential. Achieving this efficiency requires continuous efforts to streamline operations, lower costs, and enhance accuracy.

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US Investigating Breach of Telecoms by China-Linked Hackers

Insurance Journal

The US government said Friday it was investigating unauthorized access by Chinese state-affiliated hackers targeting the commercial telecommunications sector.

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NTSB: Chicago Train Operator Had Alcohol in His System During 2023 Crash

Insurance Journal

CHICAGO (AP) — Federal investigators say the operator of a Chicago commuter train that crashed almost a year ago had alcohol in his system but it wasn’t a factor in the incident.

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Jury Hands $5.2B Verdict Against Vegas Company in Bottled Water Liver Damage Suit

Insurance Journal

A jury in Nevada has delivered a $5.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Lawsuits Claim Children Were Sexually Abused in Pennsylvania Juvenile Facilities

Insurance Journal

A set of lawsuits was filed last Wednesday by people who claim they were sexually abused inside Pennsylvania juvenile detention and treatment facilities, making more than 200 people to have launched such cases since May.

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