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Small Firm Hourly Rates by State and Practice Area

Attorney at Work

Clio's annual Legal Trends Report is a treasure trove of data on hourly rates by state and by practice area. The post Small Firm Hourly Rates by State and Practice Area appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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How It Works: Expert Radar’s Expert Witness Research Capabilities

Law Sites

In the latest episode of our video series How It Works, we feature Expert Radar, an expert witness research platform developed by Expert Institute. Expert Radar is an AI-driven research tool designed to help attorneys with due diligence on expert witnesses – both their own, and those of opposing counsel.

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Blade Runner 2049 Producer Alleges Musk Created Infringing Image with Generative AI

IP Watchdog

On October 21, Los Angeles-based film production company Alcon Entertainment filed a lawsuit in the Central District of California alleging copyright infringement and false endorsement against automaker Tesla, its CEO Elon Musk and media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery. The suit claims that these parties are responsible for the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) generated image of Tesla’s Cybercab using iconic imagery from Alcon’s 2017 theatrical release Blade Runner 2049.

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The Data Behind Rising Homeowners Premiums: By Peril and By State

Insurance Journal

The U.S. home insurance industry has experienced an upward trend in all-peril loss costs over the past seven years, according to a new report released by LexisNexis Risk Solutions. The ninth annual LexisNexis U.S.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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DOJ urged to probe companies’ pixel use

Legal Dive

Pixels are poised to become a data privacy nightmare for general counsel if they don’t ensure disclosures align with their organization’s use of the ubiquitous computer code.

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Honda Recalling 780,000 Vehicles in North America on Fuel Pump Concern

Insurance Journal

Honda is recalling 780,000 vehicles in North America over concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

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Ambani’s Jio in Talks With Allianz for Insurance JVs in India

Insurance Journal

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Meta Reintroduces Facial Recognition to Combat “Celeb Bait” Scams

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Meta’s recent reintroduction of facial recognition technology marks a significant step in combating the increasing threat of “celeb bait” scams—fraudulent ads that exploit the likeness of public figures to mislead users. This initiative reflects Meta’s strategic use of advanced AI to protect user privacy while navigating complex regulatory environments.

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Cash-Flush Florida Tries to Buy Back Its Bonds for First Time

Insurance Journal

Florida bond investors are about to have an unusual decision to make — whether to sell their debt back to the state that issued the securities in the first place.

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Quantum-Resistant Cryptography and Regulatory Pressures: Key Insights from ENISA’s 2024 Report

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The ENISA 2024 Cryptographic Products and Services Market Analysis is a critical resource for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. As organizations face increasingly complex regulatory requirements and more sophisticated cyber threats, the demand for cryptographic solutions that protect sensitive data is higher than ever.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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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Florida’s Heritage Insurance Reports 5,400 Claims, $57M in Cat Losses From Milton

Insurance Journal

More loss and claims estimates are trickling in from carriers after Hurricane Milton caused widespread wind and flood damage in Florida this month.

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Death to Red Dye 40? California Bans Artificial Colors in Food

Practice of Law

In California, a bag of Skittles may soon look completely different. And so may your beloved Cheetos, Doritos, and Froot Loops. California governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the California School Food Safety Act, which targets specific artificial food dyes. This is the first state to enact a law against synthetic dyes in food products. What Is the California Food Safety Act?

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Helicopter Crashes Into Radio Tower Near Downtown Houston, Killing 4

Insurance Journal

HOUSTON (AP) — Four people aboard a helicopter were killed when it crashed into a radio tower in Houston and burst into flames, officials said. The helicopter went down just before 8 p.m.

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California to begin oversight of earned wage access services

Legal Dive

The state instituted regulations Tuesday that will require earned wage access providers to register and be regulated as of next February.

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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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Risk Strategies Adds Blaisdell Insurance to Benefits Practice in New England

Insurance Journal

National specialty insurance broker Risk Strategies reported it has acquired George W. Blaisdell Insurance, an employee benefits agency based in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. The acquisition expands the Risk Strategies Employee Benefits Practice in its New England region.

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SCOTUS Petitioner Says Newman’s Absence from the CAFC Deprived It of a Fair Shot in Eligibility Case

IP Watchdog

A recent petition to the U.S. Supreme Court urges the Justices to take up the question of whether Judge Pauline Newman’s effective removal from the court by her peers is constitutional and “whether such an act undermines the impartiality and integrity of patent appeals adjudication by depriving the patent owner of a fair hearing before a duly constituted appellate panel?

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Markets/Coverages: MGA Rokstone Inks 3-Year Direct & Fac Property Deal With Aviva

Insurance Journal

Rokstone, the London-based speciality re/insurance MGA that is part of the Aventum Group, has announced a three-year binding authority agreement with Aviva for its direct & facultative (D&F) property portfolio.

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Employers must be mindful of salary and duties tests for overtime exemption

Legal Dive

To prevent costly consequences, employers must proactively review employee classifications, writes Lee Jacobs, a partner at Barclay Damon.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Australia Sues Insurer QBE Over Pricing Discounts, Shares Slip

Insurance Journal

Australia’s corporate regulator is taking QBE to court, alleging that the country’s biggest insurer by gross written premiums misled more than half a million customers about discounts on various products during a five-year period.

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PROVING THINGS 246: THE SELF EMPLOYED CLAIMANT AND LOSS OF EARNINGS: HIGH COURT DECISION

Civil Litigation Brief

There are many difficult issues facing a self-employed claimant making a claim for loss of earnings. This issue was considered by Neil Moody KC (sitting as a High Court judge) in Winterbotham v Shahrak [2024] EWHC 2633 (KB).

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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Kills 1, Sickens Dozens

Insurance Journal

One person died and dozens fell ill from E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people were sickened, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said on Tuesday. The E.

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SoLo Funds faces class-action lawsuit over its ‘tips’, ‘donations’ features

Legal Dive

The proposed class action filed last week in a California federal court alleges the fintech misleads borrowers with advertising that deceptively claims to offer zero-interest loans and no hidden fees.

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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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Thousands Hit by Floods as Trami Tracks Toward Philippines

Insurance Journal

Tropical Storm Trami has dumped heavy rain across the main island of the Philippines, triggering extensive flooding that’s affected around 150,000 people as the government shut most of its operations.

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What Is the Best Law Practice Management Software?

Practice Panther

Sorting through legal practice management software can be frustrating. The best legal practice management software will have the features and support you need while smoothly fitting into your existing workflow, but how do you find the right one? Keep reading to learn about the tech today’s lawyers are using to organize their practice. What Type of Software Do Attorneys Use?

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CRC Group, Insurance Office of America Add New Faces in the Deep South

Insurance Journal

CRC Group, a wholesale specialty insurance distributor with offices in Birmingham, Alabama, has added three new faces to its Southern U.S. operations. Melissa Waters joined CRC’s Tampa office as an underwriting team leader.

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TRYING TO LODGE ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS SIX WEEKS AFTER THE HEARING: SUPREME COURT SAYS NO

Civil Litigation Brief

There is a short footnote to the judgment of the Supreme Court in Tindall and another (Appellants) v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police (Respondent) [2024] UKSC 33. It contains a warning to all of those advocates (that is probably.

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BHP Says Claim it Put Profit Over Safety ‘Unjustified’ in Brazil Dam Collapse Case in UK

Insurance Journal

BHP said on Wednesday that allegations a pursuit of profit over safety contributed to Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were “far-fetched and unjustified,” as the miner opened its defense to a mammoth lawsuit at London’s High Court.

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SEC Charges Four Companies With Misleading Cyber Disclosures

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions. The SEC also charged Unisys with disclosure controls and procedures violations.

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Penn State to Pay $1.25M to Resolve Claims of Cybersecurity Non-Compliance

Insurance Journal

The Pennsylvania State University has agreed to pay $1,250,000 to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply with cybersecurity requirements in 15 contracts involving the Department of Defense (DoD) or National Aeronautics and Space …

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Nigeria Court Releases Binance Executive Detained for Months

Securities Docket

The Nigerian government dropped charges against a Binance Holdings Ltd. executive standing trial on allegations of money laundering and currency manipulation, who had been detained in the country since February. The case against Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, was discontinued on the grounds of his ill health, according to people familiar with the court’s decision.

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New Rules Proposed to Block China, Russia, Iran From Accessing Bulk US Data

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday proposed new rules to protect federal government data or Americans’ bulk personal data from getting into the hands of countries like China, Iran and Russia by placing new limits on certain business transactions.

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The Supreme Court decision in Oakwood -v- Menzies: Deducting costs from damages:The practical implications for solicitors and clients: Webinar 13th November 2024

Civil Litigation Brief

In Oakwood Solicitors Ltd (Respondent) v Menzies (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 34 the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal decision that the sending out an account and deducting costs from damages meant a bill had been “paid” for the purpose.

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