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Wisconsin Officials Recall Eggs After Salmonella Outbreak

Insurance Journal

Wisconsin health officials initiated a recall of eggs following an outbreak of salmonella infections among 65 people in nine states that originated on a Wisconsin farm.

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AI-Powered Newsrooms: Striking the Right Balance with Human Oversight

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into newsrooms is transforming the media industry, offering both opportunities and challenges that professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery would benefit from through understanding. This article explores the growing use of AI in journalism, from content generation to data analysis, and raises critical concerns about transparency, data privacy, and the ethical implications of AI-powered news product

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Chrysler-Parent Stellantis Recalls 1.46 Million Vehicles Worldwide

Insurance Journal

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Saturday it is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes nearly 1.

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Did the Jedi Order have the Right to Recruit Osha?

The Legal Geeks

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Should the Jedi show up asking to test one of your children, the only legal advice I can ethically give is to hire a lawyer. Warning, contains Spoilers from The Acolyte So how do the Jedi get new recruits?

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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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California Companies Wrote Their Own Gig Worker Law, but Now No One Is Enforcing It

Insurance Journal

Nearly four years after California voters approved better wages and health benefits for ride-hailing drivers and delivery workers, no one is actually ensuring they are provided, according to state agencies, interviews with workers and a review of wage claims filed …

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Ukraine’s Incursion into Kursk Oblast Disrupts Russian Offensive Strategy

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This report provides a detailed analysis of recent developments as of September 7, 2024, in the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, with a specific focus on Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast and Russia’s concentrated efforts near Pokrovsk. It highlights the broader strategic implications of these operations, particularly as both sides prepare for the logistical and tactical challenges of the upcoming winter months.

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The fintech CEO who is becoming a frequent flier with SpaceX

Legal Dive

On Jared Isaacman’s second trip to space, the billionaire plans to become the first private spacewalker. Shift4 investors will need to follow space news to learn about it.

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Google Abusing Power Over Website Ads, UK Regulator Says

Insurance Journal

Britain’s antitrust regulator said on Friday it had provisionally found Alphabet’s Google had abused its dominant position in digital advertising to restrict competition.

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CAFC Vacates Summary Judgment Ruling in Third ParkerVision Appeal for Improper Collateral Estoppel Analysis

IP Watchdog

On Friday, September 5, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision in ParkerVision, Inc. v. Qualcomm Inc. in a more than decade-long infringement battle over patent claims covering the conversion of electromagnetic signals. The Federal Circuit found that the Middle District of Florida erred in its application of collateral estoppel and abused its discretion in excluding expert testimony on validity offered by ParkerVision as unreliable, leading the ap

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Zurich, Marsh McLennan Call for Public Partnerships Close Cyber Gaps

Insurance Journal

A new report from Marsh McLennan and Zurich titled “Closing the cyber risk protection gap” is calling for a closer collaboration between the insurance industry and the public sector as cyber insurance coverage gaps remain.

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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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“IN CONTRACT YOU BARGAIN FOR A RESULT”: JUDGE UPHOLDS COMPANY’S CLAIM FOR 20% OF COMPENSATION RECEIVED

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to Martin Hirst for sending me a copy of the judgment of HHJ Holmes in NC Investigating Services Ltd -v- Crossley (1st March 2024), a copy of which is available here OT APPROVED, MHIRST, H1QZ65P0, NCINVESTIGATION, CROSSLEY,

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New York State Mandates Panic Buttons for Large Retailers

Insurance Journal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a new law requiring retailers to boost safety protections for store workers, including requiring major chains to add panic buttons in all New York State locations.

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SEC Charges Esmark Inc. and Chairman James Bouchard with Announcing False Tender Offer to Purchase U.S. Steel Corp.

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Esmark Inc. and its founder, chairman, and former CEO, James P. Bouchard, for publicly announcing a tender offer to purchase U.S. Steel Corporation for $35 per share even though Esmark lacked the financial means to consummate the offer. According to the SEC’s order, on Aug. 14, 2023, at Bouchard’s direction and approval, Esmark announced an offer for all issued and outstanding shares of U.S.

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Clyde & Co: First-Half Carrier M&A Activity Falls to 15-Year Low

Insurance Journal

The first half of 2024 set a 15-year low for first-half insurance carrier mergers and acquisitions, according to Clyde & Co’s latest Mid-Year Growth Report.

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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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New Metric To Measure Attorney Performance Announced

InHouseBlog

In-house lawyers can breathe a sigh of relief, as a new measure to track and compare attorney performance is focused on law firm lawyers.

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Utility Investigated But Didn’t Find Gas Leak Before Fatal Maryland House Explosion

Insurance Journal

A technician responding to a power outage at a Maryland home and a neighbor both reported smelling gas the night before the residence exploded, killing two people, but a leak wasn’t initially found, according to a report released by national …

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The Moral Obligation to Develop Legal AI – Hemant Kashyap – S8 E27

Legally Speaking

Join Rob Hanna and Hemant Kashyap, the Chief Product Officer at Clio, as they dive into Clio’s new features, product strategy and AI tools. This episode is a crash-course in making a mission-motivated difference, particularly in the legal space. So why should you be listening in?

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Contractor’s Drilling of Hole Caused Leak in Underwater Tunnel to Manhattan

Insurance Journal

An underwater tunnel that passes beneath New York City’s East River sprung a leak last Wednesday after a city contractor mistakenly drilled a hole through it, sending streams of water into the heavily used passage as officials scrambled to plug …

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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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Unauthorized Passengers in Cargo Transportation: Risks and Considerations

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In 2019, a woman died after a semi-truck hauling avocados swerved and struck a parked vehicle, attempting to avoid a road rage incident.

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Brokerage Giants Aon, Marsh Unite In Call for Industry Aid to Ukraine

Insurance Journal

Highlighting the existence of blanket exclusions in reinsurance contracts for risks originating in the region impacted by the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict, Aon and Marsh McLennan are jointly calling for their removal.

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Real-Time Rating and Quoting: A Game Changer for Underwriters

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the fast-paced insurance industry, efficiency and accuracy are paramount.

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More Extreme Heat Plus More People Equals Danger in These California Cities

Insurance Journal

On a recent sunny afternoon in Lancaster, Cassandra Hughes looked for a place to cool down.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin on NC Tribal Land But Still Illegal in State

Insurance Journal

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New Georgia Direct-Action Changes Aren’t Perfect: What Insurers Need to Know

Insurance Journal

On July 1, 2024, changes to the Georgia Direct Action Statutes, O.C.G.A. § 40-1-112 and O.C.G.A.

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‘Sustainable’ Logging Operations Are Clear-Cutting Canada’s Climate-Fighting Forests

Insurance Journal

With its vast expanses of forest, Canada has the most “certified” sustainable timber operations of any nation, according to the nonprofit organizations that attest to the environmental soundness of logging practices.

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Fourth Coal Miner This Year Killed in West Virginia

Insurance Journal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A coal miner was killed on the job in West Virginia on Friday night, Gov. Jim Justice said.

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