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How It Works: A Demo of NeosAI, Integrating Generative AI Directly within the Neos Case Management Platform

Law Sites

Assembly Software recently announced the launch of NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform, with the goal of transforming how legal professionals operate and streamlining their daily tasks.

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This Is How to Answer the Phone

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | Flip-phone, iPhone or desk phone, here are helpful hints for conquering phone-answering anxiety. The post This Is How to Answer the Phone appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Privilege Log Entry That Document is “A-C Privileged and/or Work Product” Held Insufficient

E-Discovery LLC

An “and/or” privilege log entry was deemed insufficient in Deltondo v. The School Dist. Of Pittsburgh , 2024 WL 3861036 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 19, 2024). The Deltondo court began its memorandum order by stating: “Regrettably, this action is notable for the nature and extent of the parties’ discovery disputes.” After reciting prior disputes that had been resolved, the court wrote: “Inexplicably, the Court was not advised of ongoing discovery issues until several weeks before the close of fact discovery.

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Lyft is a Motor Carrier and State Farm Can be Sued Directly, Georgia Court Says

Insurance Journal

Georgia lawmakers this year put an end to direct-action lawsuits against trucking companies’ insurers, but that did not come soon enough to bar litigation brought by people involved in accidents with ride-sharing services.

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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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5 Things to Know About How Survivors Get Incarcerated for Their Abusers’ Crimes

The Marshall Project

Little-known laws allow people to be punished for crimes they didn’t directly commit. Survivors of domestic violence are especially vulnerable.

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Americans Shop Around for Insurance More Than Ever as Costs Soar

Insurance Journal

Americans are seeking to change their insurance coverage more frequently than in the past, after a surge in premiums that’s squeezed household budgets, a new industry report shows.

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Ford Joins Harley in Scaling Back DEI Policies Amid Backlash

Insurance Journal

Ford Motor Co. told employees it would modify its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and end participation in a notable ranking by an LGBTQ advocacy group, joining a series of companies including Lowe’s Cos. and Harley-Davidson Inc.

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“There’s No Better Rule”

Ball in Your Court

“Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.

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Atlantic Hurricane Season Could Intensify in Coming Weeks, Meteorologists Say

Insurance Journal

AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that the Atlantic hurricane season could intensify in the coming weeks as less wind shear and less dry air create conducive conditions for storm development.

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‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives

Legal Dive

Brown-Forman Corp. cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.

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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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Michigan Golf Club Pays $440K Settlement for Alleged Fraudulent Pandemic Loan

Insurance Journal

RICHLAND, Mich. (AP) — A golf club in southwestern Michigan has agreed to pay $440,000 to settle allegations that it wrongly obtained a loan through a federal program during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said Monday.

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Guest post: The Post Office Horizon Inquiry – A Digital Forensics Masterclass

Legal IT Insider

By Jon Fowler, Managing Director, Data Solutions at Secretariat The ongoing Post Office Horizon Inquiry stands as a landmark case that showcases the power of modern digital forensics in answering […] The post Guest post: The Post Office Horizon Inquiry – A Digital Forensics Masterclass appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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UK Tones Down Worker ‘Right to Switch Off’ Demands on Firms

Insurance Journal

Britain’s Labour government is watering down ambitions to give employees a legal right to ignore work demands outside office hours, favoring softer rules that had limited impact for workers in Ireland.

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CAFC Nixes New Trial for WARF Against Apple on Doctrine-of-Equivalents Theory

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in a precedential decision today upheld two district court judgments for Apple, Inc. that found Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) had 1) abandoned its doctrine-of-equivalents theory (“WARF I”) and 2) that a second suit claiming infringement of the same patent via next-generation Apple products was barred by the previous decision (WARF II).

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Man Accused of Starting Destructive California Wildfire by Throwing Firework out Car Window

Insurance Journal

A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather.

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Antitrust Lawsuit Against RealPage Raises Concerns Over AI-Driven Collusion

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The Justice Department lawsuit against RealPage Inc. spotlights the growing importance of monitoring and regulating algorithmic practices that have far-reaching consequences on market competition. For those in the fields of information governance and cybersecurity, this case illustrates the legal and ethical challenges posed by using AI and big data in sensitive sectors such as housing.

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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats Claims 5 More Lives, CDC Says

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has resulted in 14 new illnesses and five additional deaths.

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RealPage lawsuit opens a new antitrust front for pricing algorithms

Legal Dive

The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.

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Converge Insurance CEO Talks Focus, Innovation and Perseverance

Insurance Journal

Converge Insurance CEO Tom Kang said one of his most important pieces of advice for other InsurTechs is a seemingly obvious but often overlooked point, and that is to remember the insurance part of InsurTech.

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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for August 2024

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Five Great Reads is a monthly newsletter that focuses on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. The publication selects five top articles to keep legal, business, and technology professionals informed about key developments in cyber discovery, data discovery, and legal discovery. Published by ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a digital publication that delivers insights on digital events and issues, the digest contextualizes relevant discoveries, regulations, technologies, and

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Relation Insurance Gets Close With Carolina Heritage Agency

Insurance Journal

Relation Insurance Services, ranked by Insurance Journal as one of the largest brokerages in the country, has grown a little larger with the acquisition of Carolina Heritage Insurance, the company announced.

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NY regulator fines Nordea $35M over AML failures

Legal Dive

The state finance watchdog cited high-risk transactions through Baltic and Danish branches tied to the Panama Papers leaks and illicit operations involving Russia and Azerbaijan.

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AM Best Revises Outlook to Negative for Ohio’s Buckeye State Mutual

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliate, Home and Farm …

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Case Summary Involving a Child Safety Expert Witness

Expert Witness Blog

Introduction In the recent case of Crofts v. Issaquah School District , No. 19-35473 (9th Cir. 2022), the expertise of a Child Safety Expert Witness was crucial. This case involved allegations of negligence in supervising a child with special needs, leading to the child’s injury.

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Weathering the Storm: How IBHS Is Revolutionizing Building Safety

Insurance Journal

I recently watched the new movie Twisters starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, which gives viewers a fantastic and frightening look at the damage tornadoes and severe weather can cause to American communities.

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Conservative law’s new superstar has a familiar name: Scalia

Securities Docket

Few people have done more to stymie US President Joe Biden’s bold attempts to rein in big business than Eugene Scalia. In recent months, his legal arguments have thrown roadblocks in front of climate disclosure rules, regulations for private funds and the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-compete agreements that make it hard for workers to change jobs.

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Cal/OSHA Cites Nine Employers for Silica Safety Violations

Insurance Journal

California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited nine employers in Sun Valley following efforts to address the growing number of silicosis cases among stone workers in California. The safety violations include more than $168,000 in fines.

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Musk’s Legal Fights Boost Longshot Texas Bid to Become Court Hub

Securities Docket

A low-slung brick building across the street from a dingy parking garage in Wilmington, Delaware, is a legal address for nearly 300,000 businesses, including Walmart Inc., General Motors Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The major draw for those companies — and hundreds of thousands of other corporations, LLCs and LPs incorporated in the tiny state — is a 15-minute walk away: the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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Disability Rights Group Sues to Stop Mask Ban in Suburban New York County

Insurance Journal

A disability rights organization is challenging a suburban New York ban on wearing masks in public except for health and religious reasons, arguing it is unconstitutional and discriminates against people with disabilities.

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Nasdaq issues warning to LuxUrban Hotels

Legal Dive

Following Nasdaq’s notice, the beleaguered hotel company has 60 days to submit a plan to regain listing compliance.

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Oklahoma Bulletin Addresses Upcoming Legislative Changes

Insurance Journal

Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready addressed upcoming legislative changes in an Aug. 26 bulletin to insurers. The legislative changes, which go in effect on Nov.

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Accountants Are in Short Supply. Can They Get Sexier, Fast? – Business Insider

Securities Docket

Accountants have become an endangered species, and that’s endangering the financial ecosystem. But bolstering their ranks is no easy feat. “The pay is crappy, the hours are long, and the work is drudgery,” said Richard Rampell, a retired accountant in South Florida. “And the drudgery is especially so in their early years.” … Gen Z is also, notably, the first generation to have truly grown up with social media.

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2 Small Planes Crash in Nebraska Less Than An Hour Part; At Least 1 Dead

Insurance Journal

CROFTON, Neb. (AP) — Two different small planes crashed into fields in northeast Nebraska Monday and killed at least one person. The two crashes happened less than half an hour apart around 9:30 a.m.

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COVID-Related Securities Suit Filed Against Electronic Components Company | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

Here we are, well into the fifth year since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S., and yet coronavirus-related securities lawsuits are still being filed. In the latest example, earlier this week plaintiffs’ lawyers filed a securities class action lawsuit against the electronics manufacturing firm Methode Electronics based in part on allegations concerning problems allegedly caused by the company’s loss of key personnel during the pandemic.

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Two Workers Killed in Tire Explosion at Georgia Airliner Maintenance Facility

Insurance Journal

Two workers were killed and a third was injured when an airplane tire apparently exploded at a Delta Air Lines maintenance shop at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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