Law Sites
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 28, 2024
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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E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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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The Marshall Project
AUGUST 28, 2024
Little-known laws allow people to be punished for crimes they didn’t directly commit. Survivors of domestic violence are especially vulnerable.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 28, 2024
Last week, a magistrate judge in the Eastern District of New York issued a report and recommendation supporting the entry of default judgment and a permanent injunction against 85 corporate and individual defendants sued by U.S. medical device company Abbott Laboratories. While the report recommended denial of Abbott’s motion for prejudgment interest, the magistrate judge found that enhanced damages totaling more than $54 million should be awarded to Abbott for loss of goodwill following the de
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 28, 2024
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).
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?
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Legal IT Insider
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
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!
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
Cody Chiverton has spent the past decade lighting fires. As a former firefighter with the U.S.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 28, 2024
The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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 …
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 28, 2024
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
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 28, 2024
Following Nasdaq’s notice, the beleaguered hotel company has 60 days to submit a plan to regain listing compliance.
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.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Expert Witness Blog
AUGUST 28, 2024
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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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Securities Docket
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
Securities Docket
AUGUST 28, 2024
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.
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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