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Should Courts Use ChatGPT? In This Appellate Opinion, Both The Majority and Dissenting Opinions Did

Law Sites

At a time when some courts are still questioning or even banning the use of generative artificial intelligence, a recent decision from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals is notable for the fact that both the majority and dissenting opinions openly discussed their use of ChatGPT in their deliberations. The decision, issued Feb.

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Labels are for Canned Goods, Not Attorneys

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | Never accept the labels other people try to stick to you or others. The post Labels are for Canned Goods, Not Attorneys appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Merlin Launches Alchemy, Its 4th-Generation Document Intelligence Platform For Discovery and Litigation

Law Sites

The e-discovery company Merlin Search Technologies has launched Alchemy, a “document intelligence platform,” driven by generative artificial intelligence, that is designed to transform unstructured data into actionable intelligence for legal teams.

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FTC: Consumers Lost $12.5 Billion to Investment, Other Scammers in 2024

Insurance Journal

Consumers lost more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25% increase over the prior year, according to newly released Federal Trade Commission data.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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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Farheena Rasheed to Serve as Acting Vice Chief Administrative PTAB Judge

IP Watchdog

IPWatchdog has learned that Farheena Rasheed has been asked by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to serve as one of the Acting Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judges (APJs) at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Rasheed will immediately move to the PTAB. Until this move Rasheed served as Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Law and Solicitor, which made her the chief litigator for the USPTO.

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South Dakota Law Raises Questions About Future of Massive Midwest Pipeline

Insurance Journal

A new law in South Dakota prohibiting the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture pipelines raises questions about the viability of a proposed 2,500 mile (4,023-kilometer) project snaking through five Midwest states.

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US Commercial Lines Prices Up 5.6% With Signs of Moderation: WTW CLIPS

Insurance Journal

U.S. commercial insurance rates showed a continued upward trend with signs of moderation in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 5.

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U.S. District Court Judge John Holcomb: Doing My Very Best to Get it Right | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we present my fireside chat with Judge John Holcomb of the United States Federal District Court for the Central District of California, which took place March 4, 2025, at IPWatchdog LIVE. We began our conversation with the story about how John Holcomb the patent litigator went from private practice to becoming Judge John Holcomb of the U.S.

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Bayer Threatens to Stop Roundup Weedkiller Sales in US Over Litigation Costs

Insurance Journal

Bayer has told U.S. lawmakers it could stop selling Roundup weedkiller unless they can strengthen legal protection against product liability litigation, according to a financial analyst and a person close to the matter.

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AI Sprint for Lawyers:  Four Weeks to Using AI to Work Faster, Earn More & Stress Less

My Shingle

The research doesnt lie. A recent academic study by Professor Daniel Schwarcz found that an AI preview model (similar to the one powering ChatGPT) yielded statistically significant improvements in legal analysis. At the same time, more and more small businesses are harnessing AI to slash costs and boost productivity. Yet, a recent ABA… The post AI Sprint for Lawyers: Four Weeks to Using AI to Work Faster, Earn More & Stress Less appeared first on My Shingle.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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AM Best Assigns Excellent Rating to MEM

Insurance Journal

AM Best has assigned Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) to Previsor Insurance Company (Centennial, Colo., MEM Protect Insurance Company, MEM Shield Insurance Company and MEM Secure Insurance Company.

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Oral Hearings in UK Optis/Apple Global FRAND Case Indicate Justices Will Modify High Court Ruling

IP Watchdog

Last week, oral hearings concluded at the UK Court of Appeal in the ongoing patent licensing dispute between wireless communication developer Optis and consumer device giant Apple over 4G standard essential patents (SEPs) owned by Optis and practiced by Apple devices. While a ruling is not expected for another month or so, several signs point to the Court of Appeal adjusting the May 2023 ruling by Mr Justice Marcus Smith at the High Court of England and Wales in a way that increases the damages

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Rural Texas Hospitals Scramble to Respond to Measles Surge

Insurance Journal

Five years ago, Melanie Richburg used a roll of duct tape, a HEPA filter and a portable fan to draw contaminated air out of a hospital room where patients were tested for the coronavirus.

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Products Liability Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of In re: Paraquat Products Liability Litigation , MDL No. 3004 (S.D. Ill. 2024), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning allegations that exposure to the herbicide paraquat caused plaintiffs to develop Parkinson’s disease.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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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Brazil Insurer Caixa Seguridade Files for Secondary Share Offering

Insurance Journal

Brazilian state-run insurance firm Caixa Seguridade said late on Sunday it had filed for a follow-on share offering that will comprise a secondary sale of stock owned by controller Caixa Economica Federal.

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The TikTokification of the Courtroom: The Future of Justice?

Steno

This year, trials will operate under a new set of rules. As attention spans shrink, bombarded by a constant stream of digital content, and visual media reigns supreme, litigators must adapt or perish.

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Florida Citizens Moving to Safer Jacksonville Office Away from Downtown

Insurance Journal

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is planning to move its Jacksonville office, due in part to security concerns at its current downtown location where more than 800 employees have worked for the last 10 years.

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Merlin launches GenAI document intelligence platform Alchemy for investigations and discovery

Legal IT Insider

Merlin Search Technologies today officially launched Alchemy, which it describes as a fourth-generation GenAI document intelligence platform designed to turn unstructured information into actionable intelligence. CEO John Tredennick says that […] The post Merlin launches GenAI document intelligence platform Alchemy for investigations and discovery appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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.

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World Insurance Acquires Archambault Associates of Connecticut

Insurance Journal

World Insurance Associates LLC reports it acquired the business of Archambault Insurance Associates of Putnam, Connecticut in December. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Archambault was founded in 1928 by Joseph A. Archambault.

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Can You Rescind a Business Contract?

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

The short answer is yes. When entering a business contract, both parties sign with the assumption that the other will perform their end of the agreement. However, sometimes, a party will learn that they entered into a contract mistakenly believing it had a particular meaning when it meant another or that they signed the contract based on the other persons fraud.

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Nirvana Raises $80M for AI-Driven Fleet Insurance; Carrier-Agency Connector CoverForce Secures $13M

Insurance Journal

Nirvana Insurance Secures $80M for Trucking Insurance AI Nirvana Insurance, an AI-driven commercial trucking insurer, announced an $80 million Series C funding round, valuing the company at nearly $850 million.

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COST BITES 221: A FAILURE TO AGREE TO MEDIATE DID NOT LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN A SUCCESSFUL DEFENDANT’S COSTS

Civil Litigation Brief

In Assensus Ltd v Wirsol Energy Ltd (Re Consequential Matters) [2025] EWHC 503 (KB) Mr Justice Constable rejected the claimant’s argument that the successful defendant’s refusal to attend mediation should lead to a reduction in the defendant’s costs. The case.

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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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Cyclone Alfred Weakens to Tropical Low, Sparing Any Major Damage

Insurance Journal

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened to a tropical low and was still lingering off the coast of Brisbane on Saturday afternoon, sparing Australia’s third-biggest city from any major damage.

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Robinhood to Pay $26 Million to Settle Finra Allegations

Securities Docket

Two units of Robinhood Markets Inc. agreed to pay $26 million to settle Financial Industry Regulatory Authority allegations that it failed to respond to red flags about potential misconduct and didnt verify the identities of thousands of customers. […] Among other allegations, the regulator said Robinhood failed to supervise social media influencers paid to tout the firm and some of the social media communications were misleading to investors.

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Citi Fined by Swiss Exchange Regulator Over 2022 Fat-Finger Flash Crash

Insurance Journal

Citigroup Inc. was fined 500,000 Swiss francs ($568,000) by Switzerland’s stock exchange regulator for failures after a London staffer’s fat-finger trade caused a flash crash in European stocks in 2022.

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The U.S. Copyright Office, GenAI, and the Advancement of Culture

IP Watchdog

Copyrightability of AI-generated and AI-assisted work has been a hot topic for a while. The United States Copyright Office (USCO) clarified its position on AI contributions in its 2023 guidelines. This article explores the application of the guidelines as it relates to images generated using AI tools, and how to square the circle on some long-run concerns raised in the recent USCO report on the economic implications of AI.

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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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People Moves: Powers Joins Alliant Insurance Services as SVP, Employee Benefits Group

Insurance Journal

Ashley Powers joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. She is based in Alliant’s headquarters in Irvine, California. Powers has more than 13 years of experience in the benefits industry.

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Moore Vacates PTAB Finding That Some Sisvel Data Transmission Patent Claims Are Obvious

IP Watchdog

The Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), Kimberly Moore, on Monday authored a short precedential decision vacating and remanding a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that had found certain claims of Sisvels data transmission patent to be unpatentable.

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Pilot Error Likely Caused Small Plane Crash That Killed Family in Tennessee

Insurance Journal

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Legally On the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai – Sarah Malik – E04

Legally Speaking

In this episode of Legally on the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai, we talk to the highly experienced and versatile CEO & Founder Sarah Malik. Her ventures include SOL International, Sarah Malik Lifestyle and Fashion.

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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.