E-Discovery LLC
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
On February 11, 2025, Dukes Bolch Judicial Institute published a Letter from Paul W. Grimm Regarding Threats and Attacks on Judges. Judge Grimm reported that a federal judge who issued a TRO to stop external access to Treasury Department databases has quickly become a target of unfair, unwarranted threats and attacks lobbed via social media and news outlets across the country.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Uber Technologies Inc. is pouring millions of dollars into a national ad campaign to push for reforms in insurance policies that it says have been exploited by personal injury lawyers and contribute to higher ride prices.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Legally Speaking
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Clio, the worlds leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, has extended its exclusive sponsorship of the globally acclaimedLegally Speaking Podcast. This renewed partnership reinforces a shared vision to inspire legal professionals and drive meaningful change across the industry.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva’s local unit to pay $7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an investigation found it created fake invoices to pay illegal commissions and claimed incorrect tax credits, an order shows.
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?
Civil Litigation Brief
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The question of service of the claim form and “last known residence” has featured already on this blog this year. There is another case on the issue in the judgment of Mr Justice Bryan in Agrofirma Oniks LLC & Anor.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
SANDWICH ACADEMY GRANT TOWNSHIP, Maine (AP) A train derailment in rural Maine that spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel and hospitalized three workers was attributable to a beaver dam, state officials said.
Trial Strategy Today brings together the best content for law professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Construction accounting is complex.
Securities Docket
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The U.S. crypto task force will focus on starting up a national bitcoin (BTC) reserve, a move that is likely to spur similar efforts worldwide, broker Bernstein said in a research report Monday.”A creation of a U.S. bitcoin reserve could lead to a global race amongst sovereigns to buy bitcoin as one of the reserve assets,” analysts led by Gautam Chhugani wrote.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Embedded insurance is no longer just an emerging trend; it’s becoming a central strategy for retailers and non-insurance brands looking to enhance customer experience, drive loyalty, and generate new revenue streams.
Civil Litigation Brief
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Limitation issues feature regularly on this blog and are a major reason for litigators being sued. This webinar looks at the major problem areas in limitation for personal injury and clinical negligence litigators. It identifies, and helps litigators avoid, all.
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!
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Several varieties of extreme weather are forecast for Texas this week as state officials monitor rising wildfire risks in West Texas and possible flash flooding in East Texas before frigid cold settles in across the state mid-week.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Consumer device giant Apple has earned trillions of dollars and cornered near monopoly levels of market share by implementing a corporate strategy focused on gaming proceedings in the federal judiciary and administrative agencies with the intent to devalue patent rights. That is the major takeaway from a recently launched campaign raising awareness into the alleged growing chokehold that Apple has gained over the global innovation industry over the past two decades, and the resulting stagnation
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. New Year, new resolutions, like growing your distribution channel while maintaining compliance!
Complex Discovery
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Editor’s Note: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk, finds itself at the center of legal and political turmoil. Established by executive order under President Donald Trump, DOGEs sweeping authority and unconfirmed leadership raise serious constitutional questions. At the heart of the controversy are lawsuits challenging Musks appointment and concerns over DOGEs access to sensitive federal data.
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.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued citations totaling $529,640 to Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing following a trench collapse that seriously injured a construction worker in San Mateo.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in North Carolina rejected a proposal to unionize, becoming the latest group of the company’s employees to side against union representation.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
RiverStone International, the legacy acquisition company, announced it has signed a reinsurance-to-close contract with Asta Managing Agency, under which the 2022 underwriting year of account of Hampden Risk Partners (HRP) Syndicate 2689 will close into Riverstone International Syndicate 3500.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission released new guidelines making it easier for corporations to block votes on shareholder proposals at their annual meetings.
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.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A major Michigan insurance company is in talks to possibly settle more than 100 lawsuits by employees who were fired after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination, court records show.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) Three Republican holdouts in the Georgia Senate got on board with Gov. Brian Kemp’s top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits, showing the state’s Republican leader remains at the height of his political power well into his second term.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Thirteen people suspected of illegally importing and disposing of hazardous waste have been arrested in Croatia, the European Union’s law enforcement agency said Friday. The main suspects, two Croatian nationals, are considered high-value targets by Europol, said an agency statement.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The crew of the Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.C.
Advertiser: Trellis
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
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Global warming is driving down wind speeds during European summers, putting additional stress on the region’s energy systems as soaring temperatures boost cooling demand, new research shows.
Insurance Journal
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
162 
Let's personalize your content