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The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post The Best Lawyers Tell Good Stories: How to Punch Up Your Narrative appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Hospitals Gave Patients Meds During Childbirth, Then Reported Them For Positive Drug Tests

The Marshall Project

Mothers were reported after they were given medications used routinely for pain or in epidurals, to reduce anxiety or to manage blood pressure during cesarean sections.

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Request to Produce Documents Collected “to the Present” is Improper “Rolling Discovery”

E-Discovery LLC

In Rouse v. H.B. Fuller Co., 2024 WL 4973028 (D. Minn. Dec. 4, 2024), plaintiff moved to compel production sought in his Request No. 159, which asked for: All Documents and Communications responsive to or collected by the ESI Protocol from April 1, 2023 to present. (Emphasis added). The court described the request as rolling discovery. You may guess the result from the following statement by the court: This is not the first time the Court has admonished the parties for seeking second and third b

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New Trellis AI Solution Leverages State Court Data to Automate Litigation Tasks for Legal Analytics

Law Sites

In today’s episode of the LawNext PR podcast, host Bob Ambrogi interviewed Nicole Clark, the founder and CEO of Trellis, about the companys latest innovation: Trellis AI. This new suite of generative AI tools builds on Trellis comprehensive database of state trial court data to assist litigators in simplifying complex litigation tasks.

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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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Do Law Firms Need SEO?

Lawmatics

Picture this: a potential client needs legal help. They grab their phone, type "divorce lawyer near me," and within seconds, theyre scrolling through the top results on Google. Considering that 38% of clients initiate their search for legal assistance online ( Finances Online ), if your law firm isnt on that first page, youre practically invisible. Thats the power of digital marketing for law firms, and at the heart of it lies SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

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Florida Hospital Can’t Avoid Med Mal Suit Over Birth Injury, Appeals Court Says

Insurance Journal

Florida lawmakers established the Birth-Related Neurological Injury fund in 1988 to provide a no-fault remedy for parents of children with certain injuries incurred at birth, with an aim toward reducing the soaring cost of medical malpractice claims.

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Farmers Now Eyeing California Favorably and Will Expand Its Coverage Options

Insurance Journal

Farmers Insurance said on Wednesday it will resume offering coverage for multiple lines of insurance in California to new customers. The lines include condominium, renters, umbrella, landlord, vacant and manufactured home.

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Lights, Camera, Action

The Marshall Project

Our December 2024 edition also features prison reform news, a view from the jury box and more.

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Uber Warns NYC Response to Insolvent Taxi Insurer Exposes Drivers

Insurance Journal

Uber Technologies Inc. is asking New York City’s taxi regulator to reconsider proposed changes to commercial auto insurance requirements, saying they may unintentionally leave thousands of drivers in one of the company’s largest markets unable to insure their vehicles.

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Rising AI Expenditure Proves a Key Focus for Future IT Strategies

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: IT spending in 2025 is set to reflect a calculated shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, signaling its central role in the future of enterprise technology. Despite modest overall IT budget increases, recent studies show a significant allocation of resources to AI and cloud-driven initiatives, underlining a pivotal moment for industries prioritizing operational efficiency, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

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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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HUB Survey: Most HNW Clients Say Insurance Is Tough to Find

Insurance Journal

Looking ahead, high-net-worth individuals will need to look to alternative risk-transfer solutions and take part in risk mitigation to get insurance coverage, according to brokerage Hub International.

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ANOTHER (WELL HIDDEN) CHANGE IN THE SPECIAL ACCOUNT RATE: REDUCED TO 4.75%

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to Barrister Matthew White for pointing out that the Courts Funds Office has reduced the special account rate from 5% to 4.75% from 6/12/24. MATHEW’S SPECIAL DAMAGES INTEREST CALCULATOR Mathew’s special damages interest calculator reflects the change.

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Future Pandemic Could Cause $13.6 Trillion in Economic Losses Over 5 Years: Lloyd’s

Insurance Journal

Another human pandemic could cause economic losses of $13.6 trillion for the global economy over a five-year period, commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London predicted.

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Track Service Status at a Glance with Profile Fields

Primafact

How quickly can your team pull together document service status on a file? Adding service details to your Primafact document profiles makes this information available instantly whenever you review your case.

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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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Renegade Insurance Launches Revolutionary Agency Franchise

Insurance Journal

Empowering insurance professionals and entrepreneurs to build scalable, profitable, and enduring agencies with innovative tech, competitive economics, and world-class support.

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IT IS NEVER TOO LATE IN THE YEAR FOR A NEW CLAIM FORM CASE: COURT OF APPEAL OVERTURN ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR SERVICE

Civil Litigation Brief

In Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities v Rogers [2024] EWCA Civ 1554 the Court of Appeal overturned a decision that granted a claimant an extension of time for service of the claim form. The case is.

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Krispy Kreme Hack Disrupts Online Ordering, Other Operations

Insurance Journal

Krispy Kreme Inc. said a cybersecurity incident had disrupted some of its operations, including online ordering in parts of the US. The company said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it was notified on Nov.

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Why Are Mediation Skills Essential for Modern Lawyers?

Destination Articles Blog

Mediation is rapidly transforming the dispute resolution mechanism in the United States, with an increasing number of cases being diverted from courtrooms to mediation sessions. Mediation makes dispute resolution faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and with less conflict. Lawyers must continuously adapt new mediation practices and evolving client expectations, which can be as demanding as rewarding.

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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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Inszone Acquires Texas’ Southerland And Associates

Insurance Journal

Inszone Insurance Services announced the acquisition of Southerland and Associates, Inc., an agency based in Austin, Texas.

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ACTIONS OF TWO CLAIMANTS STRUCK OUT BECAUSE THEIR WITNESS STATEMENTS WERE IN ENGLISH AND THEY COULD NOT SPEAK ENGLISH: “THE SOLICITORS HAVE NOT DONE THEIR DUTY APPROPRIATELY”

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning to the judgment of Mr Justice Martin Spencer inRashpal Samrai & Ors v Rajinder Kalia [2024] EWHC 3143 (KB). More accurately we are looking at a preliminary judgment in the case which appears as an annexe to.

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Shell Settles Lawsuit Against Greenpeace Over Activists Boarding Oil Vessel

Insurance Journal

British oil and gas major Shell on Tuesday settled a London lawsuit it brought against environmental group Greenpeace after activists boarded a Shell oil production vessel last year.

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ESG Backlash Securities Suit Against Target Survives Dismissal Motion | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

There is no doubt that Targets decision to launch the 2023 Pride Month sales and marketing campaign turned out badly, for the company and its shareholders. It is easy to see how someone might argue with the benefit of hindsight that the campaign was a huge mistake. It is not hard to see how someone armed with the observation that the campaign was a mistake might launch a mismanagement lawsuit against the companys executives.

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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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Deadly Air Show Crash in Texas Caused by Lack of Proper Planning: NTSB

Insurance Journal

WASHINGTON (AP) The deadly crash of two vintage military planes at a 2022 air show in Texas was caused by a lack of proper planning to keep aircraft separated and relying instead on a “see-and-avoid strategy” by pilots, federal …

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SEC’s Top Accountant Keeps Close Eye on Firms’ Private-Equity Deals – WSJ

Securities Docket

A wave of midsize accounting firms is welcoming private equity into their bloodstream. For the top accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission, those deals present a number of risks. Several midsize audit and consulting firms in the U.S. are selling stakes, both large and small, to outside investors, often to boost funds for technology and talent.

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Cyber Specialty MGA Envelop Risk Extends Capacity Backing From MS Reinsurance

Insurance Journal

Envelop Risk, the data-driven cyber reinsurance and analytics specialist, announced it has just completed a capacity agreement with MS Reinsurance for a further three years.

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TikTok Ban by 2025? What the Court Ruling Means for ByteDance

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals has brought TikTok to a critical crossroads, mandating its parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban by January 2025. This ruling, under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA), addresses national security risks tied to TikTok’s operations while spotlighting systemic issues in app security, data privacy, and regulatory oversight.

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Court Nixes Workers’ Compensation for ‘Light Beer’ Drinking UPS Driver

Insurance Journal

A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver who was intoxicated when he crashed his semi-trailer delivery truck has been denied workers’ compensation benefits.

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How Low Can You Go?:  DOGE and the SEC | CLS Blue Sky Blog

Securities Docket

The proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in incoming President Donald J. Trumps administration promises an ambitious agenda of regulatory rescission, administrative reductions and cost savings with the goal of mass head-count reductions across the federal bureaucracy by July 4, 2026. Many questions remain about the logistical and legal paths to accomplish these objectives.

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Guy Carpenter to Research Parametric Solutions in California, Florida

Insurance Journal

Guy Carpenter said it is starting a research project to explore the use of parametric insurance solutions in California and Florida for wildfire and hurricane risks.

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Atkins Likely to Bring Pro-Business, Light Regulatory Touch to SEC, Say Agency Observers

Securities Docket

Paul Atkins pro-business regulatory philosophy is clear and consistent. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has long held that financial markets should have minimal government intervention and that regulators should not govern market behavior. Atkins served as SEC commissioner for two terms from 2002 to 2008, where he was a strong free-market proponent.

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Large UK Insurers to Report Daily Cash Positions During Crises Under New Proposals

Insurance Journal

Large British life insurers would need to report their liquidity positions daily during market crises under new rules proposed on Wednesday by the Prudential Regulation Authority, after it identified information gaps during recent market turmoil.

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Does Bitcoin at $100,000 Signal a Last Laugh for HODLers? – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

What is there to say with Bitcoin at $100,000 for those of us who thought $10,000 looked nuts. After 15 years of cryptocurrency boom-and-bust cycles, rags-to-riches (and back to rags) stories, scams and bankruptcies, a carnival mood is back and hushing us naysayers. Politicians are joining the party: Donald Trump is appointing pro-crypto officials, eyeing a Bitcoin reserve and even hawking his own coin.

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