Mon.Oct 07, 2024

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Clio Releases Clio Duo, Generative AI Built Directly Into Its Law Practice Management Platform

Law Sites

Calling it a major first step in its wider AI product roadmap, the law practice management company Clio today released Clio Duo, a generative AI product built directly into the Clio Manage law practice management platform.

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Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical

Attorney at Work

One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees. The post Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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AI Adoption By Legal Professionals Jumps from 19% to 79% In One Year, Clio Study Finds

Law Sites

Usage of artificial intelligence by legal professionals has skyrocketed from 19% in 2023 to 79% this year, according to the ninth edition of the Legal Trends Report, released today by Clio during its Clio Cloud Conference in Austin.

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Plaintiffs Raised This Issue With the Court Too Late.

E-Discovery LLC

Sometimes, timing is everything. In Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc., 2024 WL 4362744 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 1, 2024), it was dispositive. “Like Cinderella, the attorney in this case tripped on the electronic stairs at midnight, but his client lost more than a glass slipper.” Another Cinderella Situation –Motion Denied as Untimely? (May 31, 2024), quoting Tom Donlon, Silly Lawyer Tricks XXX (americanbar.org)(Mar. 14, 2023); Better Late Than Never?

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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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Fourth Storm in 14 Months Takes Aim at West Florida. Citizens Most Exposed

Insurance Journal

Another day, another hurricane.

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Legal AI sees wide adoption but most teams unprepared for talent impact: survey

Legal Dive

In-house counsel expect process efficiencies and cost savings but a majority say their companies aren’t ready for the change effects, ACC survey finds.

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[Educational Webcast] HaystackID® Remote Endpoint Analysis and Data Intelligence (READI™) Suite of Services

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The following webcast, led by HaystackID’s mobile digital forensics expert Rene Novoa, delves into the advanced capabilities of the company’s Remote Endpoint Analysis and Data Intelligence (READI) Suite. Recognized as one of the most comprehensive endpoint collection and triage solutions in the industry, READI enhances the effectiveness of mobile forensic investigations.

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Auto Insurers Face Rising Repair Costs, EV and Tech Complexity in 2025: Report

Insurance Journal

Amid inflation and labor shortages, the growing impact of electric vehicles (EVs) and rising repair costs, insurers and repairers will have a bumpy road to navigate in the year ahead, according to CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc.

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PracticePanther “Tricks” That Will “Treat” Your Practice

Practice Panther

Halloween is here, and what better way to have some fun than with a special Halloween edition of PracticePanther feature “tricks”? From generating more leads to streamlined communication and more, we’ve got it all. Grab your candy bag and read on to discover how these PracticePanther tricks can treat your practice. Trick 1: Generate Quality Leads with OneLink Our first trick focuses on using OneLink to capture leads effortlessly.

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US Supreme Court Rebuffs Uber, Lyft Bid to Avoid California Driver Suits

Insurance Journal

The U.S.

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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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NLRB hits Amazon with joint employer lawsuit

Legal Dive

The company discriminated against unionizing employees and refused to collectively bargain with them, the board said in a Sept. 30 complaint.

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Update on Helene Loss Estimates: CoreLogic Sees $10.5B-$17.5B Insured Loss

Insurance Journal

Total insured loss from Hurricane Helene is now estimated at between $10.5 billion and $17.5 billion—a figure that continues to grow as more damages are assessed, pushing catastrophe modelers to continually revise estimates upward.

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The Importance of Networking for Lawyers

Destination Articles Blog

Succeeding in business is all about making the right connections. — Richard Branson. Mastering the art of networking is as crucial as passing your bar exam as a lawyer. It’s not enough to expand your contact list or collect business cards. You must make meaningful connections that could elevate your career. Attending a DestinationCLEs.com conference offers unparalleled networking opportunities with legal professionals from around the world, all while enjoying incredible travel experiences.

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Nation’s Flood Insurance Program Is Making More Repeat Payouts

Insurance Journal

When Hurricane Helene barreled ashore last week, it caused devastating flooding across the southeastern U.S., including in the Shore Acres area of St. Petersburg, Florida. The neighborhood saw 6 feet of storm surge, which flooded roads and homes.

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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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After Loper Bright, the USPTO Should Reopen the Comment Period for FY 2025-2029 Patent Fees

IP Watchdog

On April 3, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a 266-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on “Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees during Fiscal Year 2025” (89 FR 23226), with proposed selective and in some cases extraordinary increases in fees for the fiscal years 2025-2029. These proposed increases in fees for patent activities have been controversial among stakeholders.

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

Insurance Journal

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 topic at the …

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ClioCon 2024: Legal Trends Report plus all the latest news and interviews

Legal IT Insider

This story will be updated from ClioCon 2024 in Austin, Texas with the latest news and interviews from the conference Legal Trends Report Clio has released the ninth edition of […] The post ClioCon 2024: Legal Trends Report plus all the latest news and interviews appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Baltimore Unveils Details of $45M Opioid Litigation Settlement With Walgreens

Insurance Journal

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott has unveiled the terms of the settlement reached last month with Walgreens to resolve the city’s claims against the company for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic in Baltimore.

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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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The Death of SEO: The Future of Search in an AI-Enhanced Landscape

RPC Strategies

I hope you enjoy reading this blog post. If you want our team to manage your growth marketing strategies, just click here. by Melissa Rogozinski A version of this article first appeared in Law Journal Newsletter on October 1, 2024 and in Law.com on October 23, 2024. The use and adoption of generative AI is rapidly evolving, and this shift is transforming how we think about search engine optimization (SEO).

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Report Says Growth of Private Flood Insurance Has Stagnated But Others Disagree

Insurance Journal

The head of one of the largest private flood insurance writers this week questioned an A.M. Best report that said private flood companies are failing to make significant inroads in America’s troubled flood market.

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CONSIDERING THE IMPACT OF INFLATION WHEN LOOKING AT THE JUDICIAL COLLEGE GUIDELINES: A CASE TO POINT

Civil Litigation Brief

It has been established for some time that the figures in the Judicial College Guidelines for the Assessment of Personal Injury Damages are themselves subject to indexation for inflation. The most recent Guidelines (the 17th) are based on the RPI.

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AM Best Downgrades Credit Rating of Shelter Mutual

Insurance Journal

AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a+” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of Shelter Mutual Insurance Company (Shelter Mutual) (Columbia, MO) and its property/casualty (P/C) …

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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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Civil Law Firm Improves Productivity and Client Communication With MyCase

MyCase

For over 23 years, Gonzalez & Morales Law Offices LLC has provided legal counsel on civil law matters ranging from wills and probates to collections. Located in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Jose Gonzalez Rivera, managing partner of Gonzalez & Morales, and his staff consistently work to achieve outstanding client outcomes and satisfaction. How can they ensure the best results for their clients while maximizing every minute?

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Inside the Caroline Mountain Town that Helene Nearly Wiped Off the Map

Insurance Journal

CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, N.C.

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By looking elsewhere, companies send big law a message

Legal Dive

Corporate clients are downsizing their panels, using more mid-sized firms and trying to do more in-house to cut costs and align work with their goals, a survey finds.

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Utilities’ Extreme Plan to Stop Wildfires: Shut Off the Power

Insurance Journal

A growing number of utilities are resorting to an extreme measure to prevent their equipment from sparking catastrophic wildfires: turning off the power.

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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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SEC Whistleblower Mission Plagued by Secrecy, Commissioners Say

Securities Docket

The SEC’s five commissioners have the power to regulate financial systems, protect investors and make rules impacting more than $100 trillion in securities trades each year. They don’t, however, have the power to tell taxpayers or Congress why awards topping $100 million sometimes go to whistleblowers the commissioners feel shouldn’t get paid. They can’t detail their objections publicly or provide any facts not included in sparse, heavily redacted releases announcing the awards.

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California Vineyard Owner Fined $120K for Giving Free Housing to Employee Files Suit

Insurance Journal

A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years.

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Departing SEC Enforcement Chief Grewal to Join Milbank Law Firm

Securities Docket

Gurbir Grewal, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s top enforcement official, will join law firm Milbank after he leaves the regulator later this month, according to people familiar with the matter. Grewal will work out of Milbank’s New York office as a partner in the litigation and arbitration practice, according to one of the people, who asked not to be identified as the plans haven’t been made public.

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Hurricane Kirk’s Remnants Forecast to Hit Europe Later This Week

Insurance Journal

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk are forecast to hit northwest France on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds. Hurricane Kirk peaked at Category 4 storm over the Atlantic last week, but is weakening as it heads toward Europe.

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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.