Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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A Compendium of Legal Ethics Opinions on Gen AI (As Compiled by – You Guessed It – Gen AI)

Law Sites

This week, I have been experimenting with Deep Research, the AI agent OpenAI released on Sunday that it says is capable of completing multi-step research tasks and synthesizing large amounts of online information.

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What the 2025 ACC Chief Legal Officer Survey Tells Us About Retaining and Winning More Business

Attorney at Work

Jay Harrington | Here are three steps lawyers and law firms can focus on to better align with CLOs' priorities. The post What the 2025 ACC Chief Legal Officer Survey Tells Us About Retaining and Winning More Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Russia Faces Impending Oil Tanker Crisis as Sanctions Pile Up: Bloomberg Oil Strategist

Insurance Journal

Russia appears to be on the cusp of a debilitating oil-freight transportation problem because of US sanctions, writes Bloomberg oil strategist Julian Lee. On Jan. 10, the US Treasury sanctioned 161 oil tankers for their role in moving Russian oil.

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JHC Welcomes Family Law Attorney Courtland Triplett to the Firm

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release February 07, 2025 TOPEKA, Kan. Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Courtland Triplett to its family law group, strengthening the firms capacity to serve clients. Courtland attended the University of Kansas , where he earned his Bachelor of General Studies in 2020. He then attended George Washington University School of Law , where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2023.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Ackman Backs Doctor as His Fight With UnitedHealth Escalates

Insurance Journal

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman pledged to cover the legal fees for a Texas doctor in a dispute with UnitedHealth Group Inc. over her claims that the company asked her to scrub out of an operation to justify a patient’s care.

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‘Friendly Signs’ Documentary Follows One Man’s Quest to Create Community for Deaf Prisoners

The Marshall Project

Director Rahsaan New York Thomas explores the impact of Tommy Wickerds sign language class at San Quentin and the challenges of prison filmmaking.

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Shielding your organization from AI-related liability

Legal Dive

There are some basic building blocks to ensure your insurance strategy is adequate.

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Crest Acquires Texas’ Horizon Insurance Services

Insurance Journal

Crest Insurance announced the acquisition Horizon Insurance Services, a full-service insurance agency based in Houston, Texas. The move marks Crest’s 20th office nationwide and its second in the state of Texas.

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Finra Faces Constitutional Challenges After Appeal Ducks Issues

Securities Docket

The self-regulatory organization responsible for member broker-dealers under federal law, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, is facing a number of constitutional challenges in the lower court following a federal appeals court decision in Washington late last year. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued the first successful blow to Finras enforcement power in Alpine Securities Corp. v.

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People Moves: Willis Promotes Easton to Global Head of ART and Head of Western Europe, Risk & Analytics; Arch Insurance UK Division Promotes 4 Senior Leaders

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis and Arch Insurance UK. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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 risks before they become problems.

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COST BITES 214: SHOULD THE COURT MAKE AN ORDER FOR COSTS AGAINST A CLAIMANT WHEN THE COSTS BUDGET HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED? THE ISSUES CONSIDERED

Civil Litigation Brief

In Zavorotnii v Malinowski [2025] EWHC 260 (KB) HHJ Karen Walden-Smith considered the arguments as to whether a major reduction in a party’s costs budget should lead to an order for costs being made, rather than an order for costs.

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Avolon, BOC Settle Lawsuit Against Insurers Over Stranded Russian Jets

Insurance Journal

Avolon and BOC Aviation, two of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, have settled lawsuits in the Irish courts against insurers over jets stranded in Russia following Western sanctions in 2022, they said on Friday.

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FREE WEBINAR! Empowering Federal Attorneys

My Shingle

Understanding Your Rights and Exploring Law Firm Ownership Less than one month into a new administration, federal attorneys are facing unprecedented disruption to their careers. The recent return to the office directives, fork in the road resignation offers and transfers to different departments have left many federal attorneys feeling demoralized and confused about what the… The post FREE WEBINAR!

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Allstate to ‘Lean Into’ Turnaround in Auto Business, and Grow

Insurance Journal

Allstate’s plan to correct its auto insurance business has “restored profitability back to target levels,” said the insurer’s head of personal insurance.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.

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Carlton Fields Taps SEC’s Dean Conway as Litigation Shareholder

Securities Docket

Dean Conway joined Carlton Fields as a shareholder in its national securities litigation and enforcement practice in Washington, the firm announced Thursday. Conway has worked with complex securities enforcement, litigation, and regulatory compliance matters and advised on public company disclosure, accounting and internal controls violations, investment advisers, broker-dealers, insider trading, cybersecurity, and unregistered offerings involving crypto assets, the firm said.

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Third-Party Attack Vectors Responsible for 59% of Insurance Breaches

Insurance Journal

A new report highlights how cybersecurity gaps threaten critical services and policyholder trust, according to SecurityScorecard.

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Crypto Course Correction at the SEC | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Securities Docket

Perhaps the clearest point of departure from prior Commission practice is in the Commissioners tone. The prior message sent to the digital assets community was often summarized as come in and register (or, presumably, expect to be sanctioned), notwithstanding the absence of an operational registration and regulation regime. Commissioner Peirce, in contrast, stated that We invite builders, enthusiasts, and skeptics to engage with us to figure out what the final rules should be and what interim st

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Hub Acquires Indiana’s Mayfield

Insurance Journal

Hub International announced that it has acquired the assets of Mayfield Insurance, Inc. (Mayfield Insurance). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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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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Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s early resignation offer to feds

Legal Dive

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts will hear additional arguments in a lawsuit brought by federal labor unions on Monday, Feb. 10.

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Advisory Firm ISS Urges Apple Investors to Vote Against Scrapping Diversity Policies

Insurance Journal

Influential proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services recommended on Friday that Apple investors vote against a proposal to consider eliminating the iPhone maker’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

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DeepSeek in the Crosshairs: Legislative Actions, International Bans, and Censorship Reports

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article provides an in-depth examination of DeepSeek’s regulatory challenges and security vulnerabilities. It outlines the introduction of the “No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act” on February 6, 2025, and details a clear timeline of government actionsincluding warnings issued by the U.S. Navy in late January 2025, Texas becoming the first state to ban DeepSeek, and NASA instituting its ban on January 31, 2025.

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Ahoy! Expands Boat Insurance to Boat-Filled Florida Market

Insurance Journal

Ahoy! Insurance, calling itself an insurance company built by boaters for boaters, has expanded into Florida, one of the world’s largest recreational boating markets.

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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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The Trademark Race in Generative AI: Positioning for Future Success

IP Watchdog

Generative AI is one of the most transformative technologies of our time, reshaping the way businesses create, innovate, and compete. As organizations integrate AI into their operations, they must navigate an increasingly dynamic business environment, driven by technological advancements and evolving market demands.

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Valencia Floods Prompt Race for Funds to Boost Spain’s Climate Resilience

Insurance Journal

Spain is seeking European approval to repurpose more than a billion euros of post-pandemic recovery funds to make Valencia more resilient against climate change after the Mediterranean region suffered catastrophic heavy rains last year.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 7: CAFC Rejects Untimely Expert Testimony and Reassigns Case; CJEU Clarifies Online Marketplace Responsibilities Under GDPR; and IPWATCHPUPPIES ARE ON THE WAY!

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) returns to lead the Senate IP Subcommittee during the 119th Congress; the Federal Circuit finds that Judge Boyle of Eastern North Carolina erred in admitting untimely expert reports and reassigns the case on remand for objectionable statements by the judge; IPWatchpuppies on the way; and more.

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Texas Crisis Communications Specialist Sues Film Star Blake Lively for Defamation

Insurance Journal

A Texas crisis communications specialist has sued Blake Lively for defamation after the actor pulled him into her legal fight with co-star and director Justin Baldoni over their film, “It Ends With Us.

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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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CFTC Acting Chair Pham Removes the HR Head Investigating Her – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The Commodity Futures Trading Commissions acting chair, Caroline Pham, removed the agencys head of human resources, who was leading an internal investigation into staff complaints against Pham for creating a hostile work environment, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Pham replaced HR head Marti Tracy with the CFTCs chief diversity officer, Tanisha Cole Edmonds, the people said.

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Wisconsin Couple Sues Over Son’s Death Linked to $500 Surge in Asthma Meds

Insurance Journal

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn’t afford a sudden $500 spike in his asthma medication.

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SEC lawyers exempt from Trump list demand in possible firing reprieve, memo says | Reuters

Securities Docket

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyers may be exempt from a demand by the Trump administration asking for a list of staff who are still on probation, according to a memo seen by Reuters, in a sign that they may get a reprieve from any mass firings. Republican President Donald Trump has used his early days in office to shrink, purge and remake the U.S. federal government, and federal agency heads have been asked to identify employees on probationary periods, or who have served less than

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Britain’s L&G Sells US Protection Unit to Japanese Insurer for $2.3 Billion

Insurance Journal

Legal & General said on Friday it would sell its U.S. protection business to Japan’s Meiji Yasuda for $2.

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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.