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Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

Attorney at Work

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people. The post Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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NetDocuments Expands ndMAX with Launch of ndMAX Assist, An AI-Powered Assistant Integrated within the Company’s Platform

Law Sites

Last year, just ahead of ILTACON, NetDocuments introduced ndMAX, a generative AI tool built directly into the NetDocuments platform to enhance various document-related workflows, starting with PatternBuilder MAX, a “turbocharged” version of its PatternBuilder document assembly software designed to enable firms to create custom AI automations tailored to the needs of their specific practices.

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Felder: Part 1 of 4:  Court-Ordered Transcription of “Meet and Confer” Session

E-Discovery LLC

In Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779, at *1 (D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), plaintiff, acting pro se, sued her employer, alleging discrimination. The Court “presided over a discovery dispute hearing related to Plaintiff’s motions to compel interrogatory requests and requests for production of documents, and related to a motion for a protective order filed by the Defendant.

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Gen AI is reporting for work duty but who’s in charge of it?

Legal Dive

Executives recognize the potential for generative AI in their business operations, but chief legal officers say organizational roles and responsibilities aren’t clear.

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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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Manufacturers Hit by Soaring Property Insurance Costs

Insurance Journal

James Kirsh expects the cost of the property and casualty insurance for his family-owned foundry in Wisconsin that makes cast iron parts for tractors and other equipment to at least double when it’s up for renewal this fall.

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How Do I Create an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

When creating a legal client intake form, you should keep it concise, organize it logically, make it accessible to your leads, and ask questions that will generate the answers you need to decide whether to extend legal representation. You can use a paper version, offer the form online through a web form service, or use legal client intake automation to simplify and streamline the process.

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UNESCO Calls for Global Guidelines on AI in Judiciary

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform various sectors, including the legal field, the ethical and legal implications of its widespread use have become increasingly significant. The recent draft guidelines by UNESCO highlight the urgency of establishing a coherent regulatory framework to align AI applications with justice, human rights, and the rule of law.

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M4.4 Earthquake Near Pasadena Felt out to California’s High Desert

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck an area southeast of of Highland Park, California on Monday. The quake was 7.4 miles deep and struck at 12:20 p.m. PST, according to the USGS.

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U.S. Copyright Office Urges Federal Action on Digital Replicas

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has introduced groundbreaking capabilities but also unprecedented challenges, particularly in the realm of digital replicas—often referred to as “deepfakes.” These highly convincing, digitally manipulated images, videos, and audio recordings are becoming increasingly sophisticated, raising complex legal and ethical concerns.

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Tech Update: Hiscox Launches GenAI-Powered Lead Underwriting Platform

Insurance Journal

Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, has launched the London insurance market’s first lead underwriting platform enhanced by generative AI, aiming to provide sabotage and terrorism insurance quotes to customers faster and more efficiently than ever before.

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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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KEEPING UP TO DATE WITH THIS BLOG? X NO LONGER MARKS THE SPOT

Civil Litigation Brief

For many years this blog has run alongside a Twitter (“X”) account – @CivilLitTweet. That account was started at the same time as the blog and (initially) all posts on the blog were sent automatically to Twitter. That facility stopped.

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Vineyard Wind Allowed to Resume Limited Offshore Turbine Installation

Insurance Journal

Vineyard Wind and GE Vernova on Tuesday said U.S. safety officials have allowed them to resume limited construction on an offshore wind farm off the Massachusetts coast where a turbine blade shattered last month.

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Facebook's $725M Settlement for Data Privacy Violations May Set a New Standard for Accountability

Practice of Law

Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, has agreed to a substantial $725 million settlement in a class action lawsuit addressing long-standing concerns over data privacy practices. The resolution was reached last autumn, but some administrative hurdles have delayed the payouts to later this year. The case has set a new bar for holding tech companies accountable for their handling of user information.

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Markets/Coverages: Amwins, Floodbase Unveil Flood Insurance for Golf Courses; Aegis Pro Risk Partners With Sentry on E&O Program

Insurance Journal

Amwins announced the launch of its “Tees-to-Green” flood insurance program powered by Floodbase to reimburse U.S. golf courses for lost revenue due to flooding. Golf courses are often built on land prone to flooding.

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NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Assist agent

Legal IT Insider

NetDocuments today (13 August) announced the launch of ndMAX Assist, an agent that will enable users to query their documents using natural language, create summaries, and draft responses or revisions […] The post NetDocuments unveils ndMAX Assist agent appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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ALKEME Acquires Dunhill Marketing and Insurance Services in California

Insurance Journal

ALKEME acquired Dunhill Marketing & Insurance Services in San Diego, California. Founded in 1992, Dunhill Insurance Services offers insurance services and specializes in life insurance and annuities with a focus on high-end markets.

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Justice Delayed for Poisoned Patriots at Camp Lejeune

Practice of Law

If you’ve heard the name Camp Lejeune, it probably hasn’t been in a happy context. The devastating environmental disaster has left a lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. For decades, a military base in North Carolina provided contaminated water to its residents, leading to a wide range of serious health problems. Despite the severity of the issue, it took years for the truth to come to light.

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Farmers to Streamline East Region in Move That Will Mean 84 Layoffs

Insurance Journal

Farmers Group is laying off more employees one year after it cut ties with 11% of its workforce or 2,400 people. This time the insurer said it is not disclosing how many people may lose their jobs.

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Aaron Sankin is The Marshall Project’s new Deputy Data Editor

The Marshall Project

Sankin brings deep experience with ambitious data projects.

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Reporting High Electric Bills Helps Nab Illegal Marijuana Farms But Raises Privacy Issues

Insurance Journal

Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch.

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Vote revives J&J’s hope of getting talc bankruptcy back on track

Legal Dive

More than 75% of people who have cancer claims against Johnson & Johnson approved a plan to settle their litigation in a $6.5B bankruptcy package.

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First Street Finds Most Debby-Damaged Homes Outside Flood Zone, Without Coverage

Insurance Journal

More than three-fourths of properties flooded by Hurricane Debby last week were outside a designated flood hazard area and were likely to be uninsured for the water loss.

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CAFC Says ‘First-Filed, First-Issued, Later Expiring Claim’ is Not Invalid for ODP

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled today in a precedential decision that a “first-filed, first-issued, later-expiring claim cannot be invalidated by a later-filed, later-issued, earlier-expiring reference claim having a common priority date” under the judicially-created doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting (ODP).

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Report: 10 of Top U.S. Metros at Moderate to Very High Risk of Wildfire Are in California

Insurance Journal

Ten of the top 15 metropolitan areas for wildfire risk concentration are in California, while more than 2.6 million homes across 14 states with a total reconstruction cost of $1.

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Anti-ESG proposals drove the increase in ESG proxy submissions: Morningstar

Legal Dive

“For the first time, the growth in new resolutions was dominated by proposals from ‘anti-ESG’ filers,” per Morningstar Sustainalytics’ director of stewardship research and policy.

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Ford, Mazda Advise Against Driving Certain Models Over Takata Airbag Concerns

Insurance Journal

Ford Motor and Mazda issued advisories to drivers of certain vehicles still affected by faulty Takata airbags and inflators that can cause potentially severe or fatal injuries.

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Case Summary Involving a Bicycle Expert Witness

Expert Witness Blog

Introduction In the recent case of Dooley v. United States , No. 22-995 (2d Cir. 2023), the testimony of a Bicycle Expert Witness was pivotal. This case involved a cyclist, Dooley, who suffered significant injuries after colliding with an open car door operated by a U.S. Marine recruiter.

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Goldman Sachs’ Fund Division to Leave Climate Investor Group

Insurance Journal

Goldman Sachs’ fund division is to leave investor engagement group Climate Action 100+, joining other financial services companies which have pulled out amid a political backlash in the United States. U.S.

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Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Expands Securities Litigation Practice with Addition of John O. Lukanski | Greenberg Traurig LLP

Securities Docket

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Securities Litigation Practice with the addition of Shareholder John O. Lukanski in the New Jersey office. He joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP, where he was a partner and led the firm’s Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Practice. Source: Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Expands Securities Litigation Practice with Addition of John O.

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Skyward Specialty Enters the Mortgage (Re)insurance Market

Insurance Journal

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group announced its entry into the mortgage (re)insurance market. In support of this new venture, Jean-Philippe “JP” Latour joined the company as senior vice president in May 2024.

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PROVING THINGS 240: PROVING THE “EELES” CRITERIA ON AN APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PAYMENT: GAPS IN THE EVIDENCE PREVENT A FINAL DETERMINATION BEING MADE

Civil Litigation Brief

In XS1 (A Child) v West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust [2024] EWHC 1865 (KB) Master Stevens adjourned a claimant’s application for a substantial interim payment. The primary ground for this was that there was insufficient evidence before the court to.

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Insured Losses From UK Riots Will Be Manageable, With Claims Below £250M: Report

Insurance Journal

Insured losses from recent riots in the United Kingdom are expected to remain at manageable levels with a limited impact on insurers’ credit profiles, according to credit agency Morningstar DBRS, in a market commentary.

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Did summer holidays make this week’s market turmoil worse?

Securities Docket

Senior investors scrambled to respond to the global sell-off from their holiday homes, and junior traders struggled to keep up with the unfolding chaos as markets plunged then recovered this week. Those left at their desks said a lack of liquidity — the volume of money shifting around world financial markets, slowed by thin staffing over the holidays — made the market ructions worse.

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West Virginia Governor Touts 20th-Straight Workers’ Comp Loss Cost Decrease

Insurance Journal

The National Council on Compensation Insurance is recommending a 9.1% decrease in workers’ compensation loss cost projections for the West Virginia voluntary market.

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San Francisco passes ban on revenue management software in rental housing

Legal Dive

The ordinance, which has not yet been enacted, imposes a penalty of up to $1,000 per unit per month.

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