Attorney at Work
JULY 15, 2024
Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice. The post Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Law Sites
JULY 15, 2024
The law practice management company LEAP Legal Software is today introducing three artificial intelligence features built directly into its all-in-one practice management platform – including one with a unique human-in-the-loop twist.
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Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Against a backdrop of intensifying climate protests targeting Wall Street, the heavyweights of US finance are pushing back against what they characterize as a fundamentally flawed debate.
Law Sites
JULY 15, 2024
In a further expansion of the CoCounsel AI legal assistant it acquired last year through its purchase of Casetext, Thomson Reuters today unveiled CoCounsel Drafting, a document drafting tool that works within Microsoft Word and that leverages both the generative AI capabilities of CoCounsel and the practical content of Practical Law.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Novatae Risk Group announced that it has acquired the assets of Denali Specialty Group, LLC of St. Louis, MO on July 1, 2024. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
IP Watchdog
JULY 15, 2024
While obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) has a long history, Supreme Court precedent and common sense make it clear that the time has come to put ODP to rest. The original rationale for it has long passed, and it is a judicially-created exception to the patent statute that cannot stand. This dinosaur policy of patent law should be put down by the Federal Circuit, Congressional action, or the Supreme Court.
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Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 15, 2024
In Invenia Technical Computing Corporation & Anor v Hudson [2024] EWHC 1481 (KB) Mr Justice Knowles held that a party that had refused a reasonable request for an extension of time should pay the costs of that application.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Natural disasters such as flooding, drought and extreme temperatures cost China 93.16 billion yuan ($12.83 billion) in the first half of this year, with almost 33 million people affected, the government said on Friday.
Complex Discovery
JULY 15, 2024
Editor’s Note: The increasing complexity and frequency of cyber threats make cyber insurance an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. With the average cost of a U.S. data breach standing at approximately $9.48 million, cyber insurance offers vital financial protection. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, understanding and leveraging cyber insurance is critical.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Four Washington roofing companies are facing $1.27 million in fines from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for safety violations including allowing workers on top of homes without fall protection. L&I cited and fined Allways Roofing Inc.
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Legal Dive
JULY 15, 2024
The rappers contend that the restaurant chain appropriated their 1994 hit and music video for social media use without permission.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Joemar Flores, a spindly 28-year-old, gestured across his family’s farmland, nestled between a steep hill and a river, and expressed gratitude for the rice paddies in the distance.
Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 15, 2024
There are four webinars over the next four weeks dealing with key elements of fatal accident litigation. An introduction to the coroner’s court for personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers 23rd July 2024 This webinar is an introduction to the.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for roughly 4,200 people due to a growing wildfire in southern California that is threatening 4,100 structures. The Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County is now 15,232 acres and is 3% contained.
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.
Practice of Law
JULY 15, 2024
So, you’ve been arrested. It doesn’t mean you’ve committed a crime, of course. You’re innocent until proven guilty, and more people go to jail than get sent to prison after a guilty verdict. If you were sent to jail, you might have had to wait a little while before you got charged with some kind of crime. But even after you find out the charges against you, you may not be free to go on bail while you wait for your trial.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Favorable first-quarter economic and underwriting results for property/casualty insurance are in line with projections that the industry will see a small underwriting loss in 2024 and achieve profitability in 2025, according to a report from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) …
Legal IT Insider
JULY 15, 2024
Thomson Reuters today (15 July) announced the launch of CoCounsel Drafting, a new document drafting solution within Microsoft Word that extends the functionality of TR’s generative AI assistant and leverages […] The post Thomson Reuters launches CoCounsel Drafting appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Hub International Limited announced the acquisition of the assets of Swanson Insurance Agency, Inc. & Swanson & Associates, Inc. (collectively, Swanson Insurance Agency). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Legal Dive
JULY 15, 2024
Complacency regarding the SEC’s now-stayed rules could leave companies “scrambling to try to get ready” once they are put in place, PwC’s Marc Siegel said.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
AEGIS London, the London-based Lloyd’s syndicate, has established a new Data Science and Analytics team to enhance underwriting capabilities and data-driven initiatives.
Legally Speaking
JULY 15, 2024
I’m thrilled to share the highlights from our exclusive “LegalTechTalk Uncovered” miniseries. Join me as I look back on our deep dive into the world of legal technology, bringing you exclusive content from Europe’s largest legal tech event, LegalTechTalk 2024.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
American International Group and a group of its companies have filed a new, amended complaint against Dellwood Insurance Group, started earlier this year by a group of former AIG executives. The lawsuit filed July 10 in U.S.
Securities Docket
JULY 15, 2024
Germany’s government offloaded the last of its Bitcoin holdings on July 12, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. Most of the 50,000 Bitcoin dumped by the German government over the last three weeks resulted from an asset seizure and was largely responsible for keeping the market below the $60,000 price point and its 200-day exponential moving average.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Discount store operator Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in penalty for alleged safety violations that led to blocked exits and fire extinguishers and unsafe storage, the U.S. Labor Department said in a statement.
Legal Dive
JULY 15, 2024
Corporate law scholars are concerned the bill will build into law a trend in which a founder or other key shareholder uses an agreement to exercise company control.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
The UK plans to launch a “call to action” this week with a group of European nations to target the so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers that Russia uses to skirt international sanctions, according to people familiar with the matter …
Practice of Law
JULY 15, 2024
Texan Jerry Jermaine Mills was convicted by a jury for one of the most unimaginable things we can think of: torturing his dog. We’ll describe the facts of the incident and cover the legal defenses he tried that failed. Before we do, note that there will be some graphic depictions of an animal getting beaten in various ways. Just know that Mills is currently doing time for his crime.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Virginia’s business regulator authority, the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), named Joseph F. Damico chief administrative officer. Damico will oversee administrative divisions responsible for the SCC’s budget, human resources, computer technology, data security, public relations, procurement and facilities management.
Securities Docket
JULY 15, 2024
Sweeping changes to Delaware corporate law could give more power to influential shareholders, letting them make more deals on behalf of the company without board oversight. The proposed bill expands the breadth and power of stockholder agreements, which are often used by activist investors to gain board seats and by founders to coordinate control. It was adopted in the legislature in the wake of recent decisions by the state’s specialized business court and has drawn criticism from that court’s
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Federal workplace safety inspectors have cited an Illinois construction contractor for again exposing employees to falls from elevation — the industry’s leading cause of injury and death — as they did residential framing work, this time at four subdivisions under …
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to be vigilant against scammers targeting those affected by the heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The storm flooded communities, damaged homes, and left thousands without power.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
Five Massachusetts residents and one New York resident have been charged in connection with a health insurance fraud scheme that allegedly involved submitting claims for more than $1 million worth of bogus medical expenses, purportedly incurred during international travel.
Insurance Journal
JULY 15, 2024
South Carolina lawmakers next year may be asked to revamp a workers’ compensation employment test that judges have relied on for more than 50 years, if the state Supreme Court has its way.
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