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How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer

Attorney at Work

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Looking back, I stunted my own growth as a young lawyer by not seeking feedback and being afraid of criticism. The post How to Tap Into the Power of Feedback as a Young Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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LexLab, at UC Law San Francisco, Announces Second Cohort of its Justice Technology Accelerator Program

Law Sites

Since 2019, LexLab, an innovation lab at UC Law San Francisco, has run an annual legal tech startup accelerator program, but last year, the program shifted gears slightly to focus on justice tech — startups that are developing technologies that positively impact individuals and communities affected by the justice system and the gap in access […]

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Why Lawyers Really Struggle for Work-Life Balance

Attorney at Work

Lawyer work-life balance: Why Lawyers Really Struggle. Link Christin recently posted a fine article titled “Shoot for a Realistic Work-Life Balance.” While he does a nice job presenting practical steps you can take right now, as many firms shift away from unhealthy work models, I want to examine the root causes of these harmful models and […] The post Why Lawyers Really Struggle for Work-Life Balance appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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With Acquisition of Delaware-Based ELM Company doeLEGAL, France-Based DiliTrust Moves to Bring Its Corporate Legal Software Suite to U.S. Market

Law Sites

DiliTrust, a company headquartered in Paris, France, that provides an all-in-one corporate governance suite for in-house legal teams, has acquired the U.S.-based enterprise legal management company doeLEGAL, which provides software for matter management, e-billing and e-discovery to corporate and law firm customers. DiliTrust says the strategic acquisition accelerates its entry in the U.S.

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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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In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession?

Attorney at Work

Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. The post In Transition: Can New Ways of Practicing Law Restore the Legal Profession? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

Bender v. Wiegand Sports GMBH , 2024 WL 4202155 (D. Md. Sep. 16, 2024)(Bredar, J.), grabbed my attention because it involved a claim for personal injuries arising out of the mountain coaster ride at Wisp Resort. That is a ride I have taken my children and grandchildren on many times. One of three defendants contended that the discovery propounded on it was not proportional because it was the least culpable of the three.

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The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here!

Legal IT Insider

Hi and welcome to the September Orange Rag. In our top stories we take a look at LinkedIn’s recent opt out data harvesting efforts and the successful pushback from the […] The post The Orange Rag Newsletter is Here! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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State Farm Posts Worst HO Loss Ratio Since 2011; Peers Recover: S&P

Insurance Journal

State Farm was the only one of 10 major players in the homeowners insurance market reporting a worse second-quarter loss ratio for the line than it did in 2023, according to a new analysis.

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Webinar 26 September: Safely leveraging your DMS content with AI

Legal IT Insider

How to leverage but protect your DMS in the Gen AI world PLUS the role of agents and automation If you want to learn how to maintain information governance in […] The post Webinar 26 September: Safely leveraging your DMS content with AI appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Cyber Hits All-Time High Concern for Business Leaders, Says Travelers Risk Index

Insurance Journal

For the fourth time in six years, cyber risk ranked highest as a concern for business leaders. In fact, this year cyber as a top concern reached an all time high, according to the 2024 Travelers Risk Index.

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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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Unlocking Innovation in the Baltics: A Growth Blueprint for Legal Tech

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The Baltic region, renowned for its digital leadership, particularly in Estonia, stands at a crossroads for growth and innovation in the legal tech sector. This article delves into the key findings from the 2024 Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) report, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges faced by legal technology professionals in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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Shippers Scramble for Workarounds Ahead of Threatened Port Strike

Insurance Journal

U.S. companies that rely on East and Gulf Coast seaports have been importing early, shifting goods to the West Coast, and even putting cargo on pricey flights to hedge against a threatened Oct.

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A Wisconsin Board Says the Real Victim of Police Misconduct Is … the Government

The Marshall Project

Michael Bell says Kenosha police killed his son and covered up the truth. A victims rights board had a different takeaway.

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Should Citizens Do More to Assist With Coming Flood Claims in Florida? Can it?

Insurance Journal

Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s largest insurer, has suspended policy binding ahead of predicted Hurricane Helene, and a board member asked if the carrier could do more to help policyholders manage flood insurance claims from the looming storm.

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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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A look at 7 Supreme Court cases Big Business will be watching

Legal Dive

The court’s term begins Oct. 7 with a docket that involves corporate securities, labor, RICO and environmental questions.

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Central European Insurers’ Financial Strength to Remain Solid Despite Severe Floods

Insurance Journal

The heavy rains and severe floods of Storm Boris, which inundated Central and Eastern Europe during the second week in September, will be the most severe flood event in about a decade, carrying an insurance price tag of an estimated …

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Claims That Scientists are Underreporting Federal Support on Patents Don’t Pass the Smell Test

IP Watchdog

A new article in Science claims that nearly one-third of patents arising from federally funded research fail to disclose this funding. Such omissions, if intentional, could violate federal law. If true, this would be a bombshell. Fortunately, it's not true. The study's methodology is deeply flawed. Yet it could nevertheless provide a pretext for lawmakers to enact unnecessary and burdensome legislation, killing public-private research collaborations.

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Cape Cod Margaritaville Contractor Owes $300K in Workers’ Pay Plus $70K Penalty

Insurance Journal

A Virginia-based construction company converting a Cape Cod hotel into a Margaritaville Resort has reached a settlement with the state of Massachusetts over wage violations affecting 78 workers.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals 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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Climate lawsuits against fossil fuel producers have almost tripled, report finds

Legal Dive

Oil giants like ExxonMobil and Shell are increasingly facing lawsuits regarding their alleged culpability for climate change-related damages and engagement in misleading advertising.

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Passenger Killed When Horse Smashed Through Windshield on California Highway

Insurance Journal

The passenger in a car was killed when a horse smashed through the windshield during a series of crashes on a Southern California interstate, authorities said. The first collision occurred about 2 a.m.

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Uber turns Nevada into contingency fee-cap battleground

Legal Dive

A ballot initiative pushed by the company would cap contingency fees at 20% for all civil litigation, sparking an outcry by plaintiff’s attorneys in the state.

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Markets/Coverages: Sompo Launches Marine Insurance Proposition for UK Market

Insurance Journal

Sompo, the Bermuda-based provider of commercial and consumer property/casualty insurance and reinsurance, announced the launch of a new national marine insurance proposition for the United Kingdom.

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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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Full Federal Circuit Grants Google’s Request for Rehearing of Precedential Ruling on Expert’s Damages Testimony

IP Watchdog

In a rare grant of en banc rehearing, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today agreed to revisit a June 2024 precedential decision that affirmed a district court’s orders in favor of EcoFactor, Inc. against Google, whose appeal in part asked for a new trial on damages due to prejudicial error. Judge Prost dissented-in-part from the panel opinion, stating that the majority’s opinion with respect to damages “at best muddles our precedent and at worst contradicts it.

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Oklahoma Supreme Court Denies Rehearing for Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a request to reconsider its ruling to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the last two known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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AN EXPERT SHOULD NOT HAVE ALLOWED HIS INITIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE “CORRUPTED” BY INADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE: “THERE SHOULD BE SOME INTROSPECTION ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT ABOUT THIS”

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning once again to the judgment of HHJ Melissa Clarke (sitting as a judge of the High Court) in Wilson v Ministry of Justice [2024] EWHC 2389 (KB).We are also returning to the question of expert evidence. There.

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Snowmobiler Who Crashed Into Black Hawk Helicopter on Path Awarded $3 Million

Insurance Journal

The federal government was mostly responsible for a nighttime collision involving a snowmobiler who nearly died after hitting a Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a Massachusetts trail, a judge ruled in awarding him $3.3 million in damages. U.S.

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APPLICATION FOR WASTED COSTS AGAINST CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS DISMISSED: NO DUTY TO “DUMP” A CLIENT WHEN FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY IS ALLEGED

Civil Litigation Brief

In Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports & Anor (Re Wasted Costs Order) [2024] EWHC 2415 (KB) Mr Justice Ritchie dismissed an application for wasted costs against the claimant’s solicitors. This dismissal took place at “stage one” – with the allegations.

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Vanguard Investments Fined for Greenwashing as Australia Eyes ESG Claims

Insurance Journal

Australia’s federal court has fined Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. A$12.9 million ($8.9 million) for making misleading claims about a fund, the highest penalty issued in the country so far over greenwashing.

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DOL rolls out inclusive hiring framework focused on employer AI use

Legal Dive

The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology and the Office of Disability Employment Policy developed the learning and development resources together.

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3 Tufts Lacrosse Players Remain Hospitalized With Rare Muscle Injury

Insurance Journal

Three Tufts University men’s lacrosse players remained hospitalized with a rare muscle injury Monday after participating in a voluntary, supervised 45-minute workout earlier this month, according to a university spokesperson. The players became ill in the days following a Sept.

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DoorDash, Uber Eats win NYC customer data court battle

Legal Dive

New York City’s rule requiring delivery apps to give restaurants consumer information violates the First Amendment, a judge found Tuesday.

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Cease and Desist Order Issued Against Iowa Contractor

Insurance Journal

The Iowa Insurance Division has issued a cease-and-desist orderagainst William Campbell and All or Nothing LLC, a Clive, Iowa limited liability company doing business as All or Nothing Roofing and Construction.