Law Sites

APRIL 28, 2025

This story has all the ingredients of a parody on The Onion. Regrettably, however, it is all true. In federal court in Colorado, Eric Coomer, a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems, is suing Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, for defamation, over Lindell’s claims that Coomer somehow rigged the 2020 presidential election.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied a petition seeking to clarify whether the sale of an end product made by secret use of a claimed process places the process itself on sale, rendering the process unpatentable under the AIAs on-sale provision. The petition was an appeal from the August 12,2024, precedential decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Celanese International Corp. v.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

Major automakers want Congress to bar California’s landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states, warning the rules could begin impacting vehicle shipments in a few months. The U.S.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2025

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we have a conversation with two shareholders from Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, PC. Ed Russavage and John Strand were both speakers on our recently concluded AI 2025 program. As the program wrapped up, and in front of a live studio audience, we sat down to discuss the current state of the industry from a clients perspective, and focused our conversation on IP risk facing companies and what they can do to mitigate that IP risk.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

The new head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday said that the agency has stifled innovation for the cryptocurrency sector by fostering “regulatory uncertainty” in prior years.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 28, 2025

We are looking again at the judgment inMichele Carrington v American International Group UK Limited[2025] EWHC 1010 (TCC). This time in relation to the issue of relief from sanctions. The claimant had failed to comply with a peremptory order to.

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Complex Discovery

APRIL 28, 2025

Editor’s Note: The defamation lawsuit against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell now highlights a critical issue facing cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals: the risks of using generative artificial intelligence without rigorous oversight. With Lindells legal team under scrutiny for filing a brief riddled with AI-generated errors, the case brings to the forefront the urgent need for responsible technology use in legal and regulatory environments.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

Trawick International, a longtime provider of travel insurance, student insurance and specialty coverage, is moving its headquarters from the quiet streets of Fairhope, Alabama, to Miami.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 28, 2025

Here we are looking at an application that was all about the claimant’s inadequate pleadings. After putting the defects right (at at third attempt) the case was allowed to proceed – but it was a lengthy and expensive process for.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

After receiving multiple inquiries about the use of aerial images in property insurance nonrenewals, West Virginia’s insurance commissioner has posted guidelines for insurers’ use of the technology.

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Complex Discovery

APRIL 28, 2025

Editors Note: As we move deeper into 2025, the convergence of innovation and regulation continues to redefine the digital and legal landscapes. This month’s selection of Five Great Reads highlights the intensifying scrutiny facing AI-driven technologies, the evolving nature of global cybersecurity resilience, and the shifting dynamics of regulatory oversight across sectors.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

Mediobanca launched a surprise 6.3 billion ($7.2 billion) offer for the wealth management arm of Italian insurer Assicurazioni Generali SpA, opening a potential defense strategy for the Milan-based bank amid Italy’s intensifying deal wave.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 28, 2025

InJulie Johnson v Choice Support[2025] EWHC 1020 (SCCO) Deputy Costs Judge Erwin-Jones decided that the claimant’s initial valuation of a case made it reasonable to start it outside the Pre-Action Valuation Protocol for Low Value Claims. There is also an.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

City leaders in Uvalde, Texas, approved a $2 million settlement for families of the victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, marking the first time one of the myriad lawsuits has led to financial compensation.

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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?

Technology

Securities Docket

APRIL 28, 2025

Eric Bustillo has arguably seen more fraud committed by more people than anyone else in South Florida. He has investigated and prosecuted hundreds of scoundrels, including a University of Miami booster and Ponzi schemer who hawked bogus investments in a grocery business as well as a Fort Lauderdale company that sold billions of dollars in dubious life insurance policies belonging to people with AIDS.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

The number of Canadian “snowbirds” planning to sell their second homes in sunny Florida and Arizona has surged this spring, many of them put off by the sudden chill that has blanketed relations between their homeland and the U.S.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 28, 2025

Today we are looking at a case where the court considered the impact of The Third Party (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 in detail. The court decided that the insurer was not liable to indemnify a claimant who had been.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration said a series of issues prompted it to dramatically slow traffic at Newark Liberty Airport on Monday, prompting United Airlines to divert at least 35 flights to other airports.

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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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Practice of Law

APRIL 28, 2025

The law has come a long way since the clay tablets containing the Code of Ur-Nammu. From hand-written documents and the printing press to conducting almost all business digitally, the legal profession has always adapted to changes in technology. The general feeling is that we are in the midst of another such seismic shift with artificial intelligence (AI).

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

The brokers Aon and WTW both reported organic revenues of 5% for the first quarter of the year, level with Q1 2024. Aon’s total revenue in the first quarter increased 16% to $4.7 billion compared to $4.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 28, 2025

A solicitor who wishes to deduct “solicitor and own client” costs in a case involving a minor or protected party requires approval by the Court. Here we have a case where the claimant’s solicitors argued, robustly, that the current process.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

U.S. corporations have been ramping up their security spending, but following the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson that expenditure is set to rise further in 2025 as more companies see heightened threats to their top brass.

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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 and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Securities Docket

APRIL 28, 2025

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that David Makol has joined the firm, expanding its Investigations, Compliance & Privacy practice. David brings 25 years of experience investigating complex securities frauds, including financial frauds, securities transactions, insider trading, market abuse, cyber hacking, and other violations of the federal securities laws related to trading and financial reporting.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

British retailer Marks & Spencer told agency staff at its central England distribution center to stay at home on Monday, after it stopped taking online orders following a cyber incident last week.

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Securities Docket

APRIL 28, 2025

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ample room to maneuver in regulating digital assets even without congressional action, Chairman Paul Atkins said Friday.Paul Atkins at his swearing-in ceremony this week. The remarks by the agencys new head at a crypto event in Washington come while Congress is debating the contours of a market structure bill for digital assets that could clarify whether the SEC or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission should be the primary regulator of the growin

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

Kyiv detained a ship it says was part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet” which illegally exports grain from areas of Ukraine occupied by Russian forces.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Litigation

Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 28, 2025

As recent events have shown the consequences of proper training, supervision and knowledge of those responsible for running outdoor activities lead to major injuries and fatalities. This webinar considers the key issues and cases on the topic. Booking details are.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. In today’s highly competitive insurance market, MGAs and wholesalers require more than just basic management tools.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 28, 2025

Camille Stell | Silence sends a message. So does courageous, principled resistance. Here are steps every lawyer can use to speak up and push back. The post Speaking Truth to Power: The Biglaw Response to Executive Orders and the Emerging Resistance appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

New Hampshire has agreed to pay $4.5 million to a woman who accused a youth detention center staffer of raping her in storage closet just before he handed out candy to other children as a reward for good behavior.

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Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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.