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Kira Spin-off Zuva Unveils New Contract Review AI For In-house Legal Teams, Zuva Analyze

Law Sites

Zuva, the company that spun off from AI contract review pioneer Kira when it was acquired by Litera in 2021, today released its own AI contract review tool, Zuva Analyze, which it says will enable in-house legal teams to review contracts 2-3 times faster than reviewing them manually.

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E-Discovery 101 – – A Refresher on the Scope of Discovery + Boilerplate Objections Sustained

E-Discovery LLC

Ho v. Jefferson Financial Credit Union , 2024 WL 4119422 (E.D. La. Sept. 9, 2024), provides a succinct summary of the scope of discovery under the December 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. It – surprisingly – sustained boilerplate objections. The case involved a loan gone south. Scope of Discovery The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provide that “parties may obtain discovery regarding any nonprivileged matter that is relevant to any party’s claim or defense and proport

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Finalists Named for American Legal Technology Awards (And Guess Who’s One of Them)

Law Sites

Finalists have been named for the 2024 American Legal Technology Awards, which honor exceptional achievement in various aspects of legal technology, and this year, there is a twist for me: I’m honored to say I’m one of them.

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Reinsurance Outlook to ‘Neutral’; US to Push for Double-Digit Casualty Increases

Insurance Journal

Fitch Ratings said reinsurers are likely to push for double-digit U.S. casualty rate increases during January renewals to keep up with loss trends from social inflation.

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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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LATE AND “HAPHAZARD” SERVICE OF TRIAL BUNDLES LEADS TO WASTED COSTS ORDER AGAINST CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS (ON THE INDEMNITY BASIS)

Civil Litigation Brief

There are numerous cases on this blog about trial bundles. The issues never seem to end and have not been solved by the advent of the electronic bundle. This can be seen in the judgment of Deputy High Court Judge.

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Court Upholds Mechanic’s $726M Verdict Against ExxonMobil Over Benzene Exposure

Insurance Journal

A Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has upheld a Philadelphia jury’s $725.5 million verdict against ExxonMobil in a case of cancer linked to exposure to benzene, an ingredient in gasoline.

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Flood Death Toll Rises in Europe With More Heavy Rain Forecast

Insurance Journal

The death toll from flooding in central Europe is climbing, with Poland preparing to declare a state of emergency.

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Tech companies in EU face 100 laws, 270 regulators

Legal Dive

Without the wherewithal of U.S. tech giants, companies find EU laws overbearing, a report says.

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Minnesota Ammunition Manufacturer to Pay $349K Over Clean Air Act Violations

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Federal Cartridge Co. in Anoka, Minnesota, for alleged Clean Air Act violations. Federal Cartridge is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of sporting ammunition.

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Pharma Companies’ Challenge to Inflation Reduction Act Heats Up

IP Watchdog

Last week, Patients for Affordable Drugs (“P4AD”) became the latest amicus to file a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Bristol Myers Squibb Co. v. Becerra et al. The case, which was lodged by the pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb (“BMS”) and consolidated with several other pharmaceutical challenges, alleges that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compels drug manufacturers to provide Medicare with “access” to their leading medicines at steep discounts, effectua

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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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Flooding in Central Europe Could Cause Billions in Economic Losses, Analysts Say

Insurance Journal

The latest flooding in central Europe could cause economic losses ranging from several hundred million euros to billions, early estimates published on Monday found, as the region braced for more damage.

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CAFC Says District Court Erred in Claim Construction Analysis that Held Teleflex Patents Invalid

IP Watchdog

In a precedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today vacated and remanded a district court decision that invalidated all claims of Vascular Solutions and Teleflex LLC’s (Teleflex) patent infringement suit against Medtronic, Inc. In an opinion authored by Judge Amos Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, sitting by designation, the CAFC said the district court erred when it found the asserted claims were “mutually exclusive” and

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Senator, Congresswoman Warn of Property Crisis as Climate Change Grips Florida

Insurance Journal

Florida and much of the country face a real estate crash unless government officials deal with climate change, members of Congress said at a roundtable discussion Saturday in St. Petersburg. U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.

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Comment Period for USPTO’s AI Eligibility Guidance Extended by One Month

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that it will extend the comment period for its “2024 Guidance Update on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility, Including on Artificial Intelligence” by one month. The Notice, published in the Federal Register on July 17, 2024, originally included a deadline for comments of September 16, 2024, which is now extended to October 16, 2024.

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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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Louisiana Commissioner Warns Against Contractor Fraud Post-Hurricane Francine

Insurance Journal

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is warning residents to be aware of contractor fraud following Hurricane Francine. Large storms events such as hurricanes provide an opening for dishonest services providers to take advantage of homeowners, Temple said.

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Chamber’s GIPC Tells USPTO to Pivot on Coordination Plans with FDA

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) published a blog post Friday urging the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to resist “misguided ‘coordination’ efforts” such as the Agency’s proposals for increasing collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The USPTO first published a Request for Comments in October 2022 asking the public for input on “proposed initiatives directed at bolstering the robustness and reliability of patents to incentivize a

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Driver Charged With Killing Gaudreau Brothers Had Alcohol Level Above Limit: Prosecutor

Insurance Journal

The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of.087, above the.08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.

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Exclusive: CRM vendor Nexl to acquire revenue operations startup Databall  

Legal IT Insider

Australian-founded client relationship management vendor Nexl is set to acquire revenue operations startup Databall, which helps customers to plug revenue leaks and use data to maximise their client relationships. The […] The post Exclusive: CRM vendor Nexl to acquire revenue operations startup Databall appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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Real Estate Firm’s D&O Not Available for Defense in RealPage Antitrust Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

A property management firm’s excess insurers are not obligated to defend it in multi-district price-fixing litigation involving use of the real estate software RealPage. A federal district judge in Massachusetts found that the terms of Windsor Property Management Co.

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Kennedys appoints new CIO and first-ever CKO

Legal IT Insider

Global insurance law firm Kennedys has hired AON’s former group CIO Paul Brotzel as its new CIO, and Paul Hastings’ high profile director of innovation and knowledge Catherine Goodman as its […] The post Kennedys appoints new CIO and first-ever CKO appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Civil Trial Begins Into Sexual Abuse Claims by Ex-Patients at Virginia Children’s Hospital

Insurance Journal

Testimony has begun in a civil trial against a Virginia hospital that treats vulnerable children, its owner and its former medical director in a lawsuit filed by three former patients who allege they were touched inappropriately during physical exams.

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Harvey to launch in London – and is hiring

Legal IT Insider

California-founded legal Gen AI startup Harvey said today (16 September) that it is officially expanding its footprint in Europe by opening a London office. As yet there is no information […] The post Harvey to launch in London – and is hiring appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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Hawaii Probe Finds No Single Factor Led to Maui Wildfire Losses

Insurance Journal

No single factor led a fire in the seaside Hawaiian town of Lahaina last year to rage out of control and kill 102 people, according to a state report that assesses the government’s response to the disaster but not its …

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Wendy’s hires US operations lead, chief legal officer as executive shuffle continues

Legal Dive

The burger brand remade much of its leadership this year as it looks to return to net unit growth in the U.S.

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Cooler Weather in Southern California Helping Wildfire Battle

Insurance Journal

Cooler weather enabled firefighters to make progress over the weekend against three Southern California wildfires. Authorities have started scaling back evacuations at the largest blaze.

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Law Firm Accounting Guide: 11 Steps to Boost Efficiency

MyCase

Key takeaway: Law firm accounting is a process that involves meticulous recordkeeping to comply with regulations set out by local jurisdictions and the American Bar Association (ABA). Detailed information is crucial to reaching your law firm’s financial goals and maintaining client transparency. Law firm accounting is a complex system that’s responsible for countless non-billable hours for many legal professionals.

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Personal Lines Turnaround Fuels US P/C Industry Underwriting Gain

Insurance Journal

A turnaround in the personal lines insurance segment results was a key driver of an overall $3.8 billion profit from underwriting for the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry, according to a new report from AM Best.

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TikTok fights for a legal path to continue its U.S. business

Legal Dive

The online video platform argues that a law forcing it to divest its U.S. operation or shut down violates its First Amendment rights.

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California Commissioner Issuing Moratorium on Cancellations for Those Affected by Wildfires

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has identified areas in the vicinity of the several ongoing large wildfires in the state that will be protected by a one-year moratorium on homeowners insurance non-renewal or cancellation due to wildfire risk.

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PREPARING TRIAL AND APPLICATION BUNDLES: A LITIGATOR’S SURVIVAL GUIDE: WEBINAR 4th DECEMBER 2024

Civil Litigation Brief

The previous post on Serra -v- Harvey [2024] EWHC 2250 (KB) has led to me finalising a (long-prepared) webinar on bundles. In Serra wasted costs were ordered on an indemnity basis against the claimant’s solicitors because the lateness and condition of the trial bundles. The bundles.

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Hurricane Francine Insured Losses to Be Manageable With New Orleans Miss

Insurance Journal

Losses from Hurricane Francine are expected to be manageable for property/casualty insurers, with major population centers sparred from the worst of the storm’s damage. Privately insured loss from Hurricane Francine are estimated to be close to $1.

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SEC Charges Zymergen Inc. With Misleading IPO Investors About Company’s Market Potential and Sales Prospects

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Zymergen Inc., an Emeryville, California-based biotechnology company, for misleading IPO investors about its overall market potential, revenue prospects, and customer pipeline for its only commercially available product, an electronics film named Hyaline. Zymergen raised approximately $530 million through its IPO in April 2021 and filed for bankruptcy in 2023.

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