IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Law Sites

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Advertiser: Trellis

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Jio Financial Services Ltd.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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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?

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Civil Litigation Brief

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

McDonald’s Corp. is trying to contain the fallout from a severe E. coli outbreak that appears to be linked to the slivered onions in its popular Quarter Pounder sandwiches.

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Practice Panther

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

American International Group, better known as the global insurance enterprise AIG, said it will consolidate its Atlanta-area operations into a huge new innovation hub in Brookhaven, on the north side of the city.

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Civil Litigation Brief

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Securities Docket

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Advertiser: Trellis

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Securities Docket

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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Civil Litigation Brief

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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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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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