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Link-Building for Law Firms: 7 Free Tools Lawyers Can Use to Get More Quality Backlinks

Attorney at Work

These tools can help boost your digital PR efforts while getting more backlinks for your law firm’s website. The post Link-Building for Law Firms: 7 Free Tools Lawyers Can Use to Get More Quality Backlinks appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Making Friends with the Future: Agency Tech Moving at a Faster Pace than Ever Before

Insurance Journal

By Andrea Wells That used to be one of my biggest beefs as an agency owner — I have all of these pieces of tech and none of them talked to each other,” Vonda Copeland, co-owner and vice president of …

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IP Organizations Want More on USPTO’s AI Patent Eligibility Guidance

IP Watchdog

The deadline for comments on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) updated subject matter eligibility guidance was October 16, and the Office received 24 total submissions. The 19 posted thus far overwhelmingly call for more detail in the guidance in order to avoid undue restrictions on patentability of critical artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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The Impact of 2 Storms and Claims Advice From a Second-Generation Insurance Agent

Insurance Journal

As if it were yesterday, I vividly remember going to my first catastrophic fire loss with my dad at the young age of nine. It was a house fire in Sarasota involving a resident falling asleep with a lit cigarette.

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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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North Korean Forces Deployed to Russia: Escalation in Ukraine Conflict

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The deployment of North Korean special forces to Russia signals a significant escalation in the Ukraine conflict, reflecting deepening military ties between two internationally isolated nations. This report examines the strategic and geopolitical implications of North Korea’s involvement, alongside Russia’s intensifying military operations in key regions like Donetsk and Kursk.

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ESG’s Appeal Fades in Emerging Markets as Profit Seeking Eclipses Virtue

Insurance Journal

Sustainable investments in emerging markets are facing a reckoning as environmental, social and governance strategies crumble under the weight of ongoing capital outflows and the appeal of higher-yielding energy bonds.

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Video Marketing Trends in the Insurance Industry: Engaging Audiences & Building Trust

Insurance Journal

The insurance industry, traditionally rooted in face-to-face interactions and extensive documentation, is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of video marketing.

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People & Places

Insurance Journal

National Todd Jackson, owner and partner of McGowan Insurance Group, has been named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”).

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3 Emerging Risks: Microplastics, 3D Printing and Heat Pumps

Insurance Journal

We often take for granted the resources and materials that help us run our businesses and build our homes.

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Biggest Agency Needs

Insurance Journal

There are three things that Tony Martinez, chief information officer, at Unison Risk Advisors sees as the biggest needs in agency technology today overall. Some of these are outwardly facing and some are more operation and internal in nature.

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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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Western Digital owes $315.7 million for infringing data security patent, US jury says

Insurance Journal

Data storage provider Western Digital must pay $315.7 million in damages for violating a patent owner’s rights in data security technology, a jury in California federal court said on Friday.

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Walmart Reaches Settlement in Shareholder Lawsuits Over Handling of Opioids

Insurance Journal

Walmart said Friday it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the company over the handling of prescription opioids.

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Update: What’s Going on With Condos?

Insurance Journal

The condominium building is an interesting form of owning property where an individual owns their unit, what is sometimes referred to as a box of air, and at the same time, becomes a part of the condominium ownership association, which …

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Hard Market ‘Supercycle’ Likely to Be Prolonged: Lloyd’s CEO Neal

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard Now that the market has achieved a first-half profit of £4.9 billion with a combined ratio of 83.7 — its best interim results in 17 years — does this mean the hard market cycle is ending?

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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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Washington Paper Mill Fined Nearly $650K in Machine Operator Death

Insurance Journal

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited and fined a mill operator in Camas following an investigation into the death of a worker who was crushed by a packing machine that had no safety guards in place.

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Equipment Breakdown Tops Small Restaurant Claims List

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman With restaurant sales projected to top $1 trillion and reach record-breaking heights this year, a California-based insurance technology company versed in the space recently analyzed data from more than 30,000 small business restaurant owners across the U.S.

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‘Employees Are the Heart of This Company’ at Ansay and Associates

Insurance Journal

By Jahna Jacobson For over 75 years, Ansay and Associates has invested in its future by investing in its people.

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Lloyd’s Focuses on Delegated Authority Arrangements as Looming Market Risk

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard While the Lloyd’s market reported its best first-half profit in 17 years, it isn’t resting on its laurels. It is carefully monitoring areas where potential vulnerabilities have been identified.

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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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CMR Leaders Show and Get Employee Appreciation

Insurance Journal

By Don Jergler It’s often easy to put a finger on exactly why someone likes their job, and if there’s more than one thing to like, that says something good about the workplace.

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Investing in Employees Is a Priority at Deland, Gibson

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman As Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates Inc. (DG) approaches its 125-year anniversary, the Massachusetts-based independent agency is expanding its footprint and revenue. DG is also continuing its tradition of treating employees right.

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Commoditization and Storytelling

Insurance Journal

Last year, I addressed the issue of insurance policy commoditization in the context of industry advertising in at least four of my monthly columns. Over the years, I’ve blogged about it several times.

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The Future of Digital Insurance Operations with SelectsysTech’s Cloud-Based RQB Platform

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. The insurance industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with companies increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions to enhance their operations.

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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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Employee Development, Community Are Key at G&G

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman G&G Independent Insurance has cracked the code. For the fifth straight year, G&G has been named a finalist in Insurance Journal’s Best Agencies to Work For competition.

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Might the Realtor Ruling Affect Insurance Distribution?

Insurance Journal

The fairly recent ruling on how realtors are paid seems likely to dramatically alter real estate sales.

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Supreme Court to Decide if White, Straight Workers Face Higher Bar in Bias Lawsuits

Insurance Journal

By Daniel Wiessner The U.S. Supreme Court agreed in early October to decide whether it should be more difficult for workers from “majority backgrounds,” such as white or heterosexual people, to prove workplace discrimination claims.

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Why Homeowners Insurers Are Unprofitable and What to Do About It: Aon

Insurance Journal

A new report from insurance broker Aon reveals that the prospective return on equity (ROE) for diversified homeowners insurance carriers decreased by 100 basis points to 5.0% from last year’s ROE, despite carriers receiving significant rate increases in 2023/2024.

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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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Court Orders Start to Expose ‘Startling’ Data on Litigation Funding Sources

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway There is no federal law that requires the disclosure of litigation funding agreements in court cases, but some disturbing insight has been found in individual jurisdictions that have rules to increase transparency, according a panel on the …

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At Energy, ‘You Are Not Just a Number’

Insurance Journal

By William Rabb The president of Energy Insurance Agency, an operation with a large presence in Kentucky, said it is “incredibly humbling” for the agency to again be named one of Insurance Journal’s Best Agencies to Work For in the …

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Point: The Game-Changing Impact of Florida’s New Rule on Public Adjusters

Insurance Journal

The issuance of Florida’s Emergency Rule 69BER24-4, in response to hurricanes like Milton, represents a significant shift in regulating public adjusters and their activities.

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Navigating Social Inflation in a World of Complex Claims

Insurance Journal

As social inflation continues to exert pressure on the insurance industry, this is not only a financial issue, but one with far-reaching impacts on insurers, beneficiaries and society at large.

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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.