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The Power of Curiosity: The Essential Skill for Becoming a Great Lawyer – Emma Mack – S9E02

Legally Speaking

Imagine spending nearly a decade in big law and never losing a case. This week, Im joined by Emma Mack, a leading disputes lawyer and former senior associate at the magic circle.

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Judge Finds Frozen Embryos Are Not Property That Can Be Divided

Insurance Journal

A northern Virginia judge determined embryos are not property that can be divided up, rejecting a previous analysis by the court saying such fertilized eggs could be considered divisible “goods or chattel” based on 19th-century slave law.

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Traffic/Highway Safety Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Mace v. AAA Cooper Transportation , No. 23-2341 (La. Ct. App. 2023), the Louisiana Court of Appeal addressed the critical role of expert testimony in a vehicular accident involving a passenger car and a commercial truck. The involvement of a Traffic/Highway Safety Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Case Background The incident occurred in Alexandria, Louisiana, where Chelsea Mace was driving her car and stopped behind an 18-wheeler operated by Sherman Turner

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Diversification, Risk Modeling Top of Mind for Carriers as Cyber Market Softens

Insurance Journal

As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City.

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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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Putin’s Narrative Offensive: False Encirclements and Fabricated War Crimes in Kursk

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This report delivers a concise examination of Russias ongoing offensive operations in Kursk Oblast, set against the backdrop of an intensifying disinformation campaign orchestrated by the Kremlin. Despite President Vladimir Putins public assertions that Russian forces have successfully encircled a significant Ukrainian contingent in Kursk Oblast, these claims remain unsubstantiated by both Ukrainian officials and prominent Russian milbloggers.

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Volcano Near Alaska’s Largest City Could Erupt in Coming Weeks Or Months, Scientists Say

Insurance Journal

A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.

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Cybersecurity Officials Warn Against Potentially Costly Medusa Ransomware Attacks

Insurance Journal

The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme.

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US Court Allows Trump to Enforce Ban on DEI Programs, For Now

Insurance Journal

A U.S. appeals court on Friday said the Trump administration could temporarily implement a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.

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