IP Watchdog

JANUARY 26, 2025

The U.S. court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Friday, January 24, affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Boards (PTABs) decisions for Intel in three inter partes reviews (IPRs), on appeal following previous remands back to the Board in December 2021. In its 2021 decision, the CAFC found in part that Intel satisfied Article III standing requirements for appealing from the PTAB but remanded the case on a number of issues.

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The Cloud Court Blog

JANUARY 26, 2025

Cloud Courts first-ever in-person CLE event, held last week at the vibrant Surly Brewing Co. in Minneapolis, was an overwhelming success! The event, themed "Brewing the Future: In-House Legal in the Age of LegalTech and AI," brought together 100 registrants from in-house legal departments, law firms, and legal service providers. Impressively, 98% of the attendees braved the chilly January weather to participate, proving that the draw of innovation in LegalTech knows no bounds.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 26, 2025

On January 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision in Steuben Foods, Inc. v. Shibuya Hoppman Corp., reversing-in-part the District of Delaware's post-trial rulings of judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) of noninfringement in favor of Shibuya. The Federal Circuit reversed noninfringement findings made under the reverse doctrine of equivalents (RDOE), declining to declare the doctrine subsumed by the 1952 Patent Act, but finding that Steuben Foods

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

By L.S. Howard Insurers saw the third most expensive year for natural catastrophe losses in 2024 — reaching a total of $140 billion — as climate change “is showing its claws,” according to Munich Re.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JANUARY 26, 2025

I am grateful to barrister Thomas Mason for drawing my attention to the judgment of Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker in Topalsson GmbH v CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP [2025] EWHC 118 (SCCO). The judge determined that a series of.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The U.S.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited Safeway $182,000 in proposed penalties for safety violations that reportedly put roughly 1,700 workers at risk of serious injuries at the company’s warehouse in Tracy, their largest facility in the nation.

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Complex Discovery

JANUARY 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Russo-Ukrainian War, as of January 25, 2025, underscores the multifaceted nature of modern conflict. This assessment delves into critical developments over recent days, including Ukraines bold energy diplomacy with Moldova aimed at weakening Russian influence in Transnistria, a key geopolitical battleground. On the eastern front, fierce clashes in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts reflect Russias continued push for territorial control amid significant Ukrainian resistance.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The year 2024 will be remembered as a defining moment in the history of weather-related catastrophes. From unprecedented heatwaves to catastrophic floods, the devastating effects of extreme weather patterns left no corner of the globe untouched.

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Legally Speaking

JANUARY 26, 2025

What do a Navy veteran, aviation lawyer and leadership author all have in common? One extraordinary career. This week, Im joined by Mark C. Fava, the Vice President of Ombudsperson at Boeing and the author ofLessons from the Admiral.

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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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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

A federal jury last week convicted a Maryland man for conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, money laundering, filing false tax returns and identity theft, according to the office of U.S. Attorney for the district of Maryland.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The brokerage industry is adapting to a changing landscape as macroeconomic conditions temper the tailwinds that have driven growth in recent years.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

By Martha Bellisle Six people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the New Year’s truck attack have filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans and two contractors, claiming they failed to …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The commercial property market is showing signs of stabilization, and buyers with favorable risk profiles will see rate decreases or low-single-digit increases this year, according to USI Insurance Services’ 2025 Commercial Property & Casualty Market Outlook.

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Speaker: Andrew Klein

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

Have you felt like hiring and recruiting has been harder lately? It’s tough to find good candidates. People seem less committed to the process. There’s more competition with offers.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

By Chad Hemenway Once again, settlements from class-action litigation topped $40 billion in 2024, according to an extensive analysis of more than 1,400 cases by law firm Duane Morris. Gerald L.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

By Ezra Amacher An Iowa roofing company has agreed to a consent order to stop promoting itself as a public adjuster or providing any public adjuster services on its websites, social media pages and advertisements.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit in Lancaster County District Court against Change Healthcare alleging violations of the state’s Consumer Protection and Data Security Laws.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The owner of a Tukwila, Washington, trampoline park faces more than $68,000 in fines for not giving teen employees meal breaks, and for working them longer hours than allowed under law.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

Two workers were injured in an explosion and fire at a cannabis extraction facility on Maryland’s Eastern Shore last Wednesday, state fire officials said.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

What a start to the new year for the insurance industry. January 1 saw two separate incidents that drew attention from the insurance industry as the threat of increasing political and terror risk continues to affect individuals and businesses worldwide.

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Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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.

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

This article follows Part One from last month and covers group benefits and health insurance, the effects of natural disasters on insurance, insurtech and technology, and market conditions.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

National Matt McHatten, president and chief executive officer at MMG Insurance, is the new chair of the Insurance Information Institute’s (Triple-I) Executive Leadership Committee (ELC).

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

By William Rabb Almost five years after Florida lawmakers clamped restrictions on assignment-of-benefits agreements and two years after they effectively outlawed AOBs altogether, state appeals courts may have finally put an end to at least one creative approach that had …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

Secrets to Success “We really look for people that are good at service.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

National Arthur J. Gallagher, Assured Partners Arthur J. Gallagher will acquire AssuredPartners for $13.45 billion cash with a deal expected to close during the first quarter 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Orlando, Florida-based AssuredPartners’ 10,900 employees will join Gallagher.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

PayPal, Inc. will pay a $2 million penalty to New York State for violations of the state’s financial services industry cybersecurity regulation.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has halted all pending environmental litigation and reassigned four career Justice Department attorneys focused on environmental issues, according to three sources familiar with the matter and a pair of memos seen by Reuters on Friday.

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 26, 2025

The US Federal Trade Commission is likely to have bipartisan support to keep filing cases to block anticompetitive mergers under the Trump administration, said Henry Liu, the outgoing director of the agency’s Bureau of Competition.

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

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