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What Two Oil Firm Ads Show About Where UK Regulator Draws Line on Greenwashing

Insurance Journal

An ad for TotalEnergies SE inflated the oil company’s investments in renewable energy, misleading consumers, the UK’s advertising regulator ruled on Wednesday.

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NO FAKES Act Reintroduced to Support from Both Big Tech and Creators

IP Watchdog

Today, Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, which would create a federal IP right to an individuals voice and likeness. In September 2024, U.S. Representatives Mara Elvira Salazar(R-FL), Madeleine Dean(D-PA), Nathaniel Moran(R-TX),Joe Morelle(D-NY),Rob Wittman(R-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the bill in the House of Representatives, two months after Coons, Blackburn, Klobuchar and Tillis had in th

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Court: 911 Not Part of Emergency Services, Barring Dispatcher Liability Coverage

Insurance Journal

A 911 dispatch center is not necessarily part of a county’s emergency services department and is not covered by a secondary liability insurance policy, a federal appeals court found this week in a decision that will cost Travelers several million …

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How It Works: 2025 Demo of the LINK App by Mobile Helix

Law Sites

This week on How it Works, we take a fresh look at the LINK App from Mobile Helix, a tool designed to enable secure document and email access from their tablets and smartphones.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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California Wildfires Had Little Impact on Reinsurers’ Risk Appetite During April Renewals

Insurance Journal

Property-catastrophe capacity remained adequate to meet demand during the April 1 renewals for US reinsurance buyers, despite the record losses from California’s January wildfires, according to Aon and Gallagher Re in their renewal reports.

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Alcohol, Drug & DUI Testing Expert Witness Expert Witness

Expert Witness Blog

In legal proceedings involving driving under the influence (DUI), the testimony of an Alcohol, Drug & DUI Testing Expert Witness can be pivotal in determining the outcome of a case. A notable example is the case of People v. Vangelder , which delved into the admissibility of expert testimony challenging the reliability of breathalyzer tests. Background of the Case In People v.

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What Is the Best Billing Software for Solo Lawyers?

Practice Panther

The best legal billing software for solo lawyers eliminates missed billable time, speeds up payments, and keeps everything compliant. Without it, billing turns into a mess of forgotten calls, overdue invoices, and wasted hours on admin work. Why? Billing is a burden when youre handling everything alone. Every hour spent on administrative tasks is an hour away from client work and your personal life.

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Missouri Roofer to Pay $290K Over Teen Worker’s Fatal Fall

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Department of Labor reached an agreement with Jamesport roofing contractor John Troyer after a federal investigation determined he violated federal laws, resulting in a teen worker’s fatal fall in March 2023.

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The Three Different eDiscovery Approaches to Address Microsoft 365 Data

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

By John Patzakis Microsoft reports 345 million paid users worldwide of its Microsoft 365 platform (M365), spanning over two million companies, with more than one million of them based in the United States. M365s cloud-based data sources such as OneDrive, Outlook mail, Teams and SharePoint online represent arguably the majority of ESI being produced in litigation going forward.

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Jazz Pharma to Pay $145 Million to Settle Narcolepsy Drug Antitrust Case

Insurance Journal

Jazz Pharmaceuticals JAZZ.O said on Tuesday that it had agreed to a settlement of $145 million to resolve a series of antitrust lawsuits related to its narcolepsy drug, Xyrem. Xyrem, a medication approved in the U.S.

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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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Thomson Reuters signs multi-year contract to provide US Federal Courts with access to CoCounsel

Legal IT Insider

A newly awarded multi-year contract with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will provide the Federal Judiciary, including the Supreme Court of the United States and all U.S. […] The post Thomson Reuters signs multi-year contract to provide US Federal Courts with access to CoCounsel appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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MNK Group Unveils New Unified Brand

Insurance Journal

MNK Group has launched a new unified brand, which integrates its broking, MGA, and risk-taking entities to ensure a consistent customer experience. The new group website (groupmnk.

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The Pulse of Progress: Inside the Q1 2025 Update of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Buyers Guide

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The Q1 2025 release of Andrew Haslam’s eDisclosure Buyers Guide marks a new milestone in the evolution of this respected industry resource. Now in its twelfth edition, the Guide continues to offer legal, compliance, and cybersecurity professionals structured insight into the complex and rapidly evolving eDiscovery marketplace.

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Texas Bill Would Add New Regulations for Renewable Energy Sector

Insurance Journal

Texas’ renewable energy industry is booming.

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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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The Bad Tweet

Securities Docket

… In some ways I am tempted to say building up credibility for years by accurately posting real all-caps financial news headlines for people who dont have subscriptions, and then burning all of that credibility at once by posting a single fake headline that moves markets by $2.4 trillion, is honestly pretty good market manipulation (not legal advice!

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Judges Dismisses Former Governor’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Miss. News Outlet

Insurance Journal

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Mississippi Gov.

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Judge Sacks Lawsuit Against Outlet for Mississippi Welfare Scandal Reporting

Practice of Law

The story behind the unprecedented welfare fraud in Mississippi during Governor Phil Bryant's tenure from 2012 to 2020 shocked the nation with its brazen misuse of funds intended to help low-income families in the state. Broken by Mississippi Today, a tiny non-profit news outlet, the series of articles called "The Backchannel" earned reporter Anna Wolf a Pulitzer Prize, journalism's most revered honor.

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Liberty Mutual CEO Sweeney Elected Chairman as Long Retires

Insurance Journal

Liberty Mutual’s Timothy M. Sweeney, president and chief executive officer, has been elected chairman of Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Sweeney succeeds, David H. Long, who is retiring. Long has been with Boston-based Liberty Mutual for 40 years.

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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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U.S. News Releases Law School 2025 Rankings

Practice of Law

Many "best of" lists consist of someone's opinion about hair-metal bands or local pizza choices. A notable exception is the annual U.S. News rankings of the top law schools in America. Based on the data it collects (for schools that have not opted out of providing it) the report uses a complex formula to rank institutions. The best schools vie for a spot in the vaunted "T14," or top 14 ranked law schools.

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Hackers Spied on 100 US Bank Regulators’ Emails for Over a Year

Insurance Journal

Hackers intercepted about 103 bank regulators’ emails for more than a year, gaining access to highly sensitive financial information, according to two people familiar with the matter and a draft letter to Congress seen by Bloomberg News.

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PROVING THINGS 258: GENERIC WITNESS STATEMENTS RARELY IMPRESS A COURT: CLAIM FOR £50,190.24 REDUCED TO £1,197: A CAR CRASH OF A CASE

Civil Litigation Brief

InDavid Wiltshire v Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe[2025] EWCC 13 District Judge Lumb rejected most of the claimant’s claim for damages following damage to his car. The claimant’s oral evidence differed greatly from his witness statement. These differences.

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After Decades of Abuse Complaints, New York Pediatrician Ordered to Pay $1.6 Billion

Insurance Journal

Starting in the 1980s, New York law enforcement and health officials fielded sexual abuse complaints from the young patients of a respected pediatrician who ran his practice out of a basement office in his home on Long Island.

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

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.

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Hackers Spied on US Bank Regulators’ Emails for Over a Year – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

Hackers intercepted about 103 bank regulators emails for more than a year, gaining access to highly sensitive financial information, according to two people familiar with the matter and a draft letter to Congress seen by Bloomberg News. The attackers were able to monitor employee emails at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency after breaking into an administrators account, said the people, asking not to be identified because the information isnt public.

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PointeNorth Expands with Three Alabama Agency Acquisitions

Insurance Journal

PointeNorth Insurance Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent agencies in the Southeast, has acquired three agencies in Alabama, the latest move in the group’s expansion plans.

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Kingsley Napley announces collaboration with behavioural science AI company Let’s Think

Legal IT Insider

UK law firm Kingsley Napley today (9 April) formally announced its collaboration with behavioural science AI startup Lets Think, which helps law firms codify and unlock their knowledge to make […] The post Kingsley Napley announces collaboration with behavioural science AI company Let’s Think appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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People Moves: Inszone Names Strong, Cook Midwestern Leadership

Insurance Journal

Inszone Insurance Services, headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, made a series of leadership promotions in its Midwestern region. Jared Strong is now vice president of Illinois. Strong has been with Inszone for five years, previously serving as a producer.

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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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SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM: NO IMPLIED DUTY ON A CLAIMANT TO TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE DEFENDANT IS STILL AT THE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to barrister Anthony Reddiford for sending me a copy of the judgment of HHJ Truman in Aston -v- Tew & Alwyn Insurance Company Ltd, a copy of which is available here. Aston -v- Tew It is a.

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China Financial Regulator to Raise Insurance Funds’ Limits for Stock Investment

Insurance Journal

China’s financial regulator plans to raise limits for insurance funds’ investment in the stock market, as part of action taken to increase support for capital markets and the real economy.

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SPORTING INJURIES IN THE COURTS: WEBINAR 17TH APRIL 2025: SOME INTERESTING TOPICS TO TACKLE…

Civil Litigation Brief

Injuries to those involved in sports are not unusual. The issues relating to whether injuries are the result of negligence are complex ones. This webinar looks at the law relating to sporting injuries and, importantly, at the practical issues that.

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State Farm’s California Emergency Rate Request Dropped to 17%

Insurance Journal

Lawyers for State Farm General, the California Department of Insurance and Consumer Watchdog presented opening arguments in a hearing to determine the fate of State Farm’s request for an emergency homeowners rate increase yesterday. The public hearing in Oakland, Calif.

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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.