Wed.Dec 25, 2024

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Losses From Crypto Hacks Jump to $2.2 Billion in 2024, Report Says

Insurance Journal

Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday.

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Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy Upheld on Appeal

Insurance Journal

A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that the state bar association’s diversity policy of setting aside a certain number of its governance seats for members of under-represented minority groups is a legal exercise of the association’s First Amendment right …

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Cal/OSHA Cites Animal Services Center $563K After Worker Mauled

Insurance Journal

An animal services center has been fined for several worker safety violations, including one in which an employee’s leg was mauled by a dog, requiring hospitalization.

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California’s Lemon Law is Changing and Car Buyers Have Fewer Protections in the New Year

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The year 2025 is shaping up to be a confusing one for Californians unlucky enough to buy a new or used car that turns out to be a clunker. Starting Jan.

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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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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Durham & Bates in Oregon

Insurance Journal

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Portland, Oregon-based Durham & Bates Agencies Inc.

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Allied World Policy Doesn’t Cover Troubled Sperm Bank’s Lawsuits, Court Says

Insurance Journal

At what point does a demand from an injured party constitute an insurance claim?

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What Changes Should Small Businesses Be Aware of for 2025?

Insurance Journal

For small businesses, the biggest change in the new year will be the arrival of a presumably more business-friendly administration in Washington. But there are other shifts owners should keep on their radar.

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Claims Satisfaction Leaders Reveal Secrets to Success

Insurance Journal

What is the secret to an insurance claims experience that satisfies customers? For years, J.D. Power has conducted surveys and curated lists recognizing insurers that succeed at providing satisfactory claims experiences.

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Insurance Clusters Explained: Is Joining One a Smart Move

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. The insurance industry presents a range of challenges.

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Trump’s Lawyers Take Broad Approach in Suits Against Media

Insurance Journal

President-elect Donald Trump is adopting a wide-ranging legal strategy in suing media companies over what he describes as false or misleading coverage about him, filing cases under civil anti-fraud laws in addition to defamation lawsuits.

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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.