Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 18, 2024
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Law Sites
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Illinois Supreme Court today released a policy on the use of generative AI in the courts that authorizes its use by attorneys, judges, court staff and others, provided the use complies with legal and ethical standards. The Illinois Supreme Court AI Policy, which will take effect Jan.
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E-Discovery LLC
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In Taylor v. Google LLC , 2024 WL 4947270 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 3, 2024), the court held that plaintiffs have not shown a specific deficiency in Googles document production or a factual basis to believe that Mr. Boyers (or anyone elses) chat messages contain relevant evidence that was not properly preserved, and thus there is no justification for an order requiring Google to run the search terms plaintiffs propose through the documents collections for all Google custodians and witnesses.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 18, 2024
nQ Zebraworks, a company whose “invoices-to-cash” solution automates the billing cycle for large and mid-sized law firms, has closed a $4.5 million funding round, bringing its total investment to $13.5 million.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The state of U.S. insurance regulation is almost certainly not a topic for most families this holiday season. Yet there is much to be thankful for as well as areas where we can do better.
Law Sites
DECEMBER 18, 2024
On todays LawNext: we hand over the podcast to NotebookLM to discuss the state of law practice management technology. If you havent heard of NotebookLM, it is a generative AI tool from Google that turns your documents into engaging audio discussions.
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Practice Panther
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Deciding how to handle assets and personal wishes is one of the most significant decisions clients face. Estate planning attorneys provide the legal expertise and support needed to help individuals organize their affairs, draft wills and trusts, and prepare for the unexpected. As you build your skills in this area, tools like estate planning software can help you stay organized and prepared for the unique needs of every client.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, according to a new study.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Companies whose agreements need paring down in scope can expect some help but if the agreements need a major rewrite, courts are likely to balk, a Chancery Court ruling suggests.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A U.S. House of Representatives task force on artificial intelligence on Tuesday released a report of more than 250 pages outlining the potential benefits and harms of the technology.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Complex Discovery
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Editor’s Note: The Department of Defense’s launch of the Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC) signals a transformative moment for military operations through generative AI technologies. This initiative, under the guidance of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, builds on the foundational work of Task Force Lima and is poised to redefine operational efficiency and strategic decision-making across the defense landscape.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
CVS Health Corp. pharmacies illegally dispensed controlled substances including opioids, fueling an overdose crisis as short-staffed stores ignored red flags, the US Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit unsealed Wednesday.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The high court said an appeals court would need to consider what effect the reversal of federal agency deference standards had on a Puerto Rico hospital’s labor dispute.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Ardonagh Group has secured new investment from Stone Point Capital, almost doubling the valuation of the UK insurance broker to $14 billion in three years, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Civil Litigation Brief
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In Ferko v Ealing Magistrates Court & Ors [2024] EWHC 3297 (Admin) Mr Justice Sweeting carried out a summary assessment. In doing so he set out some key principles in relation to the assessment of costs. In particular issues relating.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) on Wednesday pitched recommendations for governments to reduce risks around hedge funds, insurers and other non-bank financial intermediaries, which now account for almost half of global financial assets.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General alleged the company deceived customers with junk fees and added restaurants to the platform without permission.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Highstreet Insurance Partners announced today its acquisition of Collum Insurance Group, LLC based in Richardson, Texas.
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Legal Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The regulator is considering taking legal action against six former officers and 11 former directors of Silicon Valley Bank over their role in the bank’s collapse and $23 billion hit to the Deposit Insurance Fund.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Millions of U.S. homes are underinsured, not because of any added value in the homes, but because additional structures on the homeowner’s property have gone unreported and are without protection.
Civil Litigation Brief
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In Milford Investments Ltd v Lanyon Bowdler LLP [2024] EWHC 3227 (Comm) we see yet another example of a witness statement that does not comply with the rules. Although the defendant did not argue that the statement should not be.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of Austin, Texas-based Howe Insurance Group LLC, dba DMc Insurance Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Ethicking
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Im working on some longer pieces and on my actual job, so for now, a few quick hits: Federal courts: Something troubling, which I would like to address in a longer form when I have some time, is this judicial disciplinary order against Senior Judge Michael A. Ponsor of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Back in May, he wrote an opinion piece (paywalled) in the New York Times that criticized the flying of upside-down American flags and an Appeal to Heaven flag outside of h
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The European Central Bank and the region’s insurance authority proposed a two-pronged approach to increase insurance coverage for floods, storms and other weather disasters that are increasingly being fueled by climate change.
Securities Docket
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Ohio-based Express, Inc., a multi-brand American fashion retailer, for failing to disclose executive compensation it paid to its now former CEO. According to the SECs order, in definitive proxy statements for fiscal years 2019, 2020, and 2021, Express failed to disclose $979,269 worth of perks and personal benefits provided to its CEO, including certain expenses associated with the CEOs authorized use of chartered air
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The US government has launched a national-security investigation into TP-Link, the China-founded router maker whose equipment now dominates the American market and has been targeted in repeated Chinese cyber attacks, people familiar with the matter said.
Securities Docket
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The judge who killed Elon Musks $56 billion compensation deal handed his courtroom foes a fraction of the legal fees they sought for their success, underscoring a broader reckoning with eye-popping attorney paydays. Facing a torrent of vitriol from the worlds richest man and his fans, the chief judge of Delawares elite business court rejected a request for billions, calling it a bold ask in a case about excessive pay.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
It is safe to say most of us have enjoyed a beverage, adult or otherwise, in a red Solo cup.
Securities Docket
DECEMBER 18, 2024
President Joe Biden said in an interview published in part Tuesday that he is in favor of a ban on stock trading by members of Congress, taking a position on an issue that has been the subject of discussion and proposed legislation in recent years. Speaking with Faiz Shakir, an adviser for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in an interview on the progressive nonprofit news site More Perfect Union, Biden said he did not know how lawmakers could trade stocks in good conscience while representing their st
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
An Illinois man accused of defrauding individuals by claiming to be an insurance adjuster doing roof repair after a recent hailstorm was arrested in Florida on Dec. 13. Scott A. Lennington of Morton, Ill.
Securities Docket
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Even though we are now well into the fifth year since the initial coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. in March 2020, the coronavirus-related securities class action lawsuits continue to be filed. According to the Stanford Law School Securities Class Action Litigation Clearinghouse website (here), there have been a total of 16 COVID-related securities suits filed in 2024 (inclusive of this latest lawsuit against MGPI), representing about 7% of all securities class action litigation filings in 2024.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The rivers and canals that meander through Hemudu in southeastern China are a vital source of life and community they provide income for fishermen, an after-school hangout spot for kids, and define the town’s landscape.
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