Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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Example of a Categorical Privilege Log

E-Discovery LLC

Addison Central School Dist. V. Monsanto Co, Solutia, Inc., 2024 WL 4212351 (D. Vt. Sep. 17, 2024), consists entirely of the publication of an ESI Protocol. The parties stipulated that the following categories of documents need not be produced and “presumptively need not be included on a privilege log….” Communications exclusively between a Plaintiff and his/her/its Litigation counsel regarding this Litigation within three (3) years of filing of the Litigation and thereafter; Communications excl

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FBI Disrupts Vast Chinese Hacking Operation That Infected Consumer Devices

Insurance Journal

The FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations, Director Chris Wray said last week.

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The new “Chaos” in enterprise data: How experts are planning for GenAI prompt data

Legal Dive

Generative AI prompt data is introducing new “Chaos” in Enterprise Data. Read the perspectives from legal experts on their approach to this evolving data challenge.

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Cards Against Humanity Sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX Over Alleged Trespassing on Texas Land

Insurance Journal

The maker of the popular party game Cards Against Humanity is accusing Elon Musk’s SpaceX of trespassing on and damaging a plot of vacant land the company owns in Texas.

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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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SEC goes overboard on whistleblower confidentiality, commissioners say

Legal Dive

In a critique by two of its members, the agency is said to be evading accountability by needlessly redacting information on its awards.

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A Mercedes-Benz Fire May Cloud South Korea’s EV Transition

Insurance Journal

A Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle that burst into flames in the South Korean city of Incheon has fueled public fear over the safety of battery-powered cars in recent months.

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Snowflake Hacker Still Active, Finding New Victims, Expert Says

Insurance Journal

A hacker responsible for a cybercrime campaign that impacted up to 165 companies this summer is still at large and recently broke into a “handful” of new organizations, according to a cybersecurity specialist at Alphabet Inc.’s Google.

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From Obscurity to Viral ‘Demurity’: A Mindful Look at Trademark Protection Amid Newfound Fame

IP Watchdog

Imagine this – you’re a content creator tipping your toe into the turbulent waters known as TikTok. Amid a sea of compelling content, you labor over every video, ensuring each captured moment is as catchy and clever as the next. Until one day – it happens. One of those carefully crafted sound bites becomes a viral sensation. The phrase catapults you to stardom and is suddenly a staple in content everywhere.

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Florida Braces for Potential Gulf Hurricane Strike This Week

Insurance Journal

The US Gulf Coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle is at risk of a hurricane strike by the end of the week as a patch of turbulent weather in the Atlantic becomes more organized.

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Chamber, MSF Weigh in on Senate HELP Committee Hearing with Novo Nordisk CEO

IP Watchdog

As the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) gears up for a hearing tomorrow titled “Why Is Novo Nordisk Charging Americans with Diabetes and Obesity Outrageously High Prices for Ozempic and Wegovy?”, two key sides in the debate are weighing in. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce published a letter to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Monday in which it criticized the title of the hearing as blatantly biased.

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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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FBI Boards Vessel Managed by Firm That Operated Ship Blamed for Bridge Collapse

Insurance Journal

Federal agents on Saturday boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, the FBI confirmed. In statements, spokespeople for the FBI and the U.S.

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PROVING THINGS 244: WHERE THERE IS A “GENUINE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION” BETWEEN EXPERTS : CLAIMANT FAILS TO ESTABLISH LIABILITY IN A CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE CASE

Civil Litigation Brief

Many of the cases on this blog that consider experts feature judicial criticism of those experts. Sometimes because of a failure to take into account the duties owed by those experts. However litigation is more complicated than that. It is.

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Pacific Northwest Residents Concerned About Wildfire, But One-in-Four Say They Don’t Prepare

Insurance Journal

The majority of Washington and Oregon (82%) have some level of concern about growing wildfire dangers, but only about one-in-four are taking precautions to combat the impacts of smoky air or fire before it becomes an immediate threat, a new …

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The Problem of Deepfakes and AI-Generated Evidence: Is it time to revise the rules of evidence? – Part Two

E-Discovery Team

The article - Part Two - discusses proposed modifications to Rule 901(b) concerning the authentication of AI-generated evidence. Judge Grimm and Professor Grossman suggest replacing "accurate" with "valid" and "reliable" to clarify the criteria for admissible evidence, as accuracy alone does not ensure reliability. The piece critiques Professor Capra's cautious approach to addressing the rise of deepfakes in courtrooms, arguing that the urgency of adapting evidence rules is critical due to the p

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Judge Dismisses Suit Seeking to Protect Dolphins Along Miss. Gulf Coast

Insurance Journal

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after dozens were killed or sickened in 2019 following the prolonged opening of a spillway used for flood control.

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Amici File Briefs Supporting Competing Petitions in $1 Billion Copyright Case Between Cox and Sony

IP Watchdog

Last week, amicus briefs were filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by music publishers and Internet service providers (ISPs) seeking to support competing petitions for writ of certiorari challenging different aspects of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit’s ruling on secondary liability in the billion-dollar copyright infringement case between Sony Music Entertainment and Cox Communications.

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South Dakota’s Hideaway Hills Neighborhood Faces Growing Sinkhole Threat

Insurance Journal

Stuart and Tonya Junker loved their quiet neighborhood near South Dakota’s Black Hills — until the earth began collapsing around them, leaving them wondering if their home could tumble into a gaping hole.

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Steno Appoints Prabhdeep Singh as COO To Lead Next Phase of Growth

Steno

Steno is delighted to announce the appointment of Prabhdeep Singh to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), an addition that marks a pivotal moment in our journey. With a background in scaling operations at high-growth startups like Uber and WeWork, his unique expertise will further help Steno redefine operational efficiency and client service.

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A-G Specialty Expands With Acquisition of eSportsInsurance Brokerage

Insurance Journal

A-G Specialty Insurance, a brokerage specializing in coverage for niche industries, is expanding its reach in the amateur sports world with the acquisition of eSportsInsurance, based in Lilburn, Georgia.

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Google’s legal hold policy figures into a third federal antitrust trial

Legal Dive

Another U.S. judge has criticized Google’s legal approach for preserving employee communications as the company defends its online advertising dominance.

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J&J’s Bankruptcy Effort Fails Supreme Court Test, Holdouts Say

Insurance Journal

Johnson & Johnson’s third effort to end lawsuits claiming its baby powder caused thousands of women to get cancer should be dismissed because it violates US Supreme Court precedent and twists the purpose of the American bankruptcy system, holdout creditors …

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Tempur Sealy agrees to divest 175 stores as FTC case looms

Legal Dive

The mattress maker plans to sell its Sleep Outfitters subsidiary plus 73 of Mattress Firm’s 2,300 or so locations to Mattress Warehouse.

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FSLA Names New Directors for 2024-2025

Insurance Journal

The Florida Surplus Lines Association, which notes it provides a safety valve for Florida’s property insurance industry, named new officers for 2024-2025 at its recent annual convention in Tampa.

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EEOC: Employer refused remote work for employee who had stroke, violating ADA

Legal Dive

Working on site was not an essential function of the employee’s job responding to customer inquiries, according to the lawsuit.

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Methane Emissions Still Rising After Pledges to Curb Pollution

Insurance Journal

Methane releases from some of the world’s major fossil fuel hubs are continuing to rise, as key polluters make little progress on pledges to curb the potent greenhouse gas.

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Exclusive: Farrer & Co selects Peppermint for client relationship management

Legal IT Insider

High-end London law firm Farrer & Co has selected Peppermint Technology for client engagement and enterprise relationship management, swapping out its on-premises LexisNexis InterAction system for a native cloud systems […] The post Exclusive: Farrer & Co selects Peppermint for client relationship management appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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People Moves: BHSI Launches in Italy, Names Country Leader, Key Team Members; QBE Iberia Names Díaz-Guardamino as Managing Director

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and QBE Iberia. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Construction firm sues owner, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge

Legal Dive

Brawner Builders employed six workers who were killed when the boat hit the Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse.

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CAC Group Acquires Media Guarantors in California

Insurance Journal

CAC Group acquired Media Guarantors in Hollywood, California. Janet Comenos will assume the role of entertainment practice leader at CAC Group. Fred Milstein, president and CEO of Media Guarantors, will continue to lead the firm under the new structure.

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Broadcom fires back at AT&T in legal battle over VMware support

Legal Dive

The chipmaker said AT&T had time to choose an alternative and was planning to migrate off VMware anyway, according to court documents filed last week.

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Police Chase Ends with Driver Dead and 7 Officers, Civilian Taken to Hospital

Insurance Journal

MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (AP) — A police pursuit that began in New York City ended on Long Island with the shooting death of the driver, and seven police officers and a civilian taken to hospitals for treatment, police said.

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What Is a Legal Management System?

Practice Panther

A legal management system (LMS) is a solution — typically software — that supports law firms in their legal workflows and procedures. Sometimes referred to as legal case management software , an LMS is a popular way for law firms to track time, handle billing processes, communicate with clients, or easily access important client documents. And the best legal case management software packages all these essential functions into a convenient, all-in-one solution.

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California Fire Agency Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Starting 5 Blazes

Insurance Journal

A California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection employee was arrested on suspicion he started five brush fires in Northern California in recent weeks, officials said.

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What's Going on in the Case Against Sean "Diddy" Combs?

Practice of Law

The allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs have been fast and frequent over the last few years. The music mogul has faced several lawsuits alleging sexual assault. This past March, federal investigators raided Combs' Miami and Los Angeles homes. In the wake of these revelations, many people speculated it was only a matter of time until criminal charges were brought against Combs.

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Mutually Beneficial: How One Midwest Mutual Insurer Recovered From Financial Storms

Insurance Journal

When Iowa mutual GuideOne Insurance began assessing ways to add an infusion of capital to strengthen its balance sheet, the company went to the usual places a mutual of its size might turn to for financial backing.

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