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Should My Law Firm be on TikTok? 4 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Any Social Media Platform

Attorney at Work

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.

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Exclusive: Law Practice Management Software LEAP Introduces Three AI Features – with A Unique Human-In-the-Loop Twist

Law Sites

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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Wall Street Pushes Back After Activists Escalate Protests

Insurance Journal

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.

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Thomson Reuters Launches CoCounsel Drafting for Transactional Documents, with Litigation Docs Coming Later this Year

Law Sites

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.

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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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Hacker Says AT&T Paid About $400,000 to Erase Sensitive Data

Insurance Journal

A hacker who claims to have stolen sensitive call and text logs from AT&T Inc. said they were paid about $400,000 to erase the data trove.

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History Has It: Time to Terminate Obviousness-Type Double Patenting

IP Watchdog

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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Natural Disasters Cost China $13 Billion in January-June

Insurance Journal

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.

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The Complex World of Cyber Insurance

Complex Discovery

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.

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The World’s Power Grids Are Failing as the Planet Warms

Insurance Journal

Under the blazing Adriatic sun, life almost stopped in Montenegro’s capital Podgorica earlier this summer.

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Beastie Boys sue Chili’s parent Brinker over ‘Sabotage’ video

Legal Dive

The rappers contend that the restaurant chain appropriated their 1994 hit and music video for social media use without permission.

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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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Georgia Governor Reappoints Bahl to Workers’ Comp Board

Insurance Journal

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has reaapointed Neera Bahl to another term on the state Board of Workers’ Compensation.

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In Jail Before Your Trial? Know Your Rights.

Practice of Law

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.

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Novatae Acquires Missouri-Based Denali Specialty Group

Insurance Journal

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.

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FOUR WEBINARS ON FATAL ACCIDENT LITIGATION: CORONERS; RECENT CASES; CHILDREN AND FATAL CLAIMS & DAMAGES IN ANTICIPATION OF DEATH

Civil Litigation Brief

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.

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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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Washington Roofers Fined $1.27M for Putting Workers at Risk of Falling

Insurance Journal

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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Thomson Reuters launches CoCounsel Drafting

Legal IT Insider

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.

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After Beryl, Houston Area Farmers Come Together to Face Unique Challenges

Insurance Journal

PORTER, Texas (AP) — Hurricanes cause trouble for everyone, but farmers have a whole other list of problems.

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5 takeaways on costs, challenges of climate disclosure compliance

Legal Dive

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.

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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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Parametric Insurance’ Helps Farmers and Others Hit Hard by Extreme Weather

Insurance Journal

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.

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A big shareholder could outgun board in bill headed to Delaware governor

Legal Dive

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.

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Growing Southern California Wildfire Threatening 4,100 Structures

Insurance Journal

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.

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LegalTechTalk 2024

Legally Speaking

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.

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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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P/C Premium Growth Likely But Profits Delayed Until 2025: Forecast

Insurance Journal

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) …

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German government offloads its final Bitcoin holdings

Securities Docket

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.

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Hub Acquires Swanson Insurance Agency in Louisiana

Insurance Journal

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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Appeals Court Finds Little Sympathy for Convicted Dog Torturer

Practice of Law

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.

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Lloyd’s Insurer AEGIS London Launches Data Science and Analytics Team

Insurance Journal

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.

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Battle Over Shareholder Pacts Strains Delaware’s Business Courts – WSJ

Securities Docket

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

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AIG Files Amended Suit Against Former Execs, Dellwood Insurance

Insurance Journal

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.

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Alphabet in Talks to Buy Wiz in $23 Billion Cyber Deal

Insurance Journal

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Dollar General to Pay $12M Penalty, Improve Safety

Insurance Journal

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.

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6 Charged With Bogus Overseas Claims for Gun Shot Wounds, Stabbings, Auto Accidents

Insurance Journal

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.