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Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be

Attorney at Work

Gray Robinson | Get over yourself isnt just a jab or figure of speech. Its a neurological workout, requiring you to confront the stories your brain loves to tell. The post Getting Over Yourself: Becoming the Lawyer You Want to Be appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Alternative Legal Services Market Grows to $28.5B as Industry Faces Critical Juncture, Thomson Reuters Report Finds

Law Sites

The market for alternative legal services providers has grown to an estimated $28.

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Request to Appoint Neutral Forensic Expert Denied as Speculative and Unsupported

E-Discovery LLC

In Rivera v. Costco Wholesale Corporation , 2025 WL 295667 (D. P. R. Jan. 24, 2025), the court imposed sanctions on a pro se litigant who, in the courts words, has engaged in unseemly behavior towards counsel as well as improper discovery litigation. In part, Mr. Rivera filed a motion to To obtain the appointment of a neutral expert in computer forensics.

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Putting A Nail In the Coffin of Its On-Prem Product, Relativity Sets 2028 Deadline for All New Cases to Move to the Cloud

Law Sites

Relativity has long been one of the dominant providers of e-discovery software, and for many years, that meant its widely used, on-premises Relativity Server product. Thus, when the company introduced its cloud platform RelativityOne in 2017, those reading the tea leaves might have seen the foreshadowing of the eventual demise of the legacy Server product.

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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 risks before they become problems.

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Avian Flu Could Shutter Long Island’s Last Duck Farm

Insurance Journal

New York’s Long Island was once synonymous with “duck” in the culinary world. Now it may lose its last commercial farm. The avian flu outbreak that has led to the slaughter of millions of birds at U.S.

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Katrice Hardy Named CEO of The Marshall Project

The Marshall Project

The industry veteran will lead both the newsroom and business operations.

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7 Best AI Contract Review Software For 2025

Percipient

Managing contracts can be a real challenge, especially when youre dealing with multiple agreements at once. A recent study found that businesses lose an average of 9.2% of their annual revenue due to contract mismanagement. Thats a significant loss. Luckily, AI contract review software is already here to help by automating key tasks, reducing errors, and optimizing the entire process.

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Climate Change Made LA 35% More Primed to Burn, Scientists Say

Insurance Journal

Climate change made Southern California’s dangerous wildfire conditions in early January 35% more likely than they would have been before the industrial era, according to a new analysis by the scientific group World Weather Attribution.

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NCLA Tells Full Federal Circuit It Can’t Rehear EcoFactor v. Google Without Newman

IP Watchdog

Judge Pauline Newmans counsel, the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), filed an amicus brief yesterday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google, Inc., arguing that the en banc case cannot be heard without Newman, who has been suspended by Chief Judge Moore from hearing all cases, including when the court goes en banc.

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German Watchdog Raises Focus on Physical Risks Stemming From Climate Change

Insurance Journal

German watchdog BaFin said the country’s financial industry needs a better grasp of physical risks stemming from climate change because of the increasing impact of events such as floods and droughts.

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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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MyCase + Unbundled Attorney: Grow Your Firm’s Client Base With Quality Leads

MyCase

Manually vetting referrals and managing client intake doesnt just consume valuable time and resourcesit also limits your firms growth potential. To address these challenges, MyCase has partnered with Unbundled Attorney to streamline client intake and onboarding for law firms while connecting them with clients seeking unbundled legal services. What is Unbundled Attorney?

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US Economic Losses From Natural Disasters Soared in 2024

Insurance Journal

Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and were above average globally, reflecting another year of costly severe storms, floods and droughts.

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Nearly half of employees say they’re subject to an NDA

Legal Dive

Restrictive covenants could limit workers’ ability to report discrimination and harassment, two Lift Our Voices studies explained.

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Family of Wrongfully Imprisoned Disabled Man to Receive $5.9 Million

Insurance Journal

More than four years after his death, Richard Lapointe’s family is set to receive a nearly $5.

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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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Vendor Voices: eDiscovery Advancements and Announcements Start 2025 Strong

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: The transition from December 2024 to January 2025 has been a significant period for the eDiscovery and legal technology sectors, marked by advancements in innovation, leadership, and collaboration. Highlights include the OPEXUS and Casepoint merger, HaystackIDs appointment of Esther Birnbaum to lead Legal Data Intelligence efforts, and the launch of Consilios Guided AI PrivDetect.

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Markets/Coverages: DUAL Europe Launches Cyber Active Protect Solution

Insurance Journal

DUAL Europe announced the launch of DUAL Cyber Active Protect, a new product that combines comprehensive cyber insurance with proactive cyber prevention services.

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Weekend Getaways: How to Extend Your CLE Conference into a Vacation

Destination Articles Blog

You have just booked a CLE conference in a city youve always wanted to visit. The sessions are essential for your professional growth. Still, the thought of sitting in a hotel conference room all day while an incredible destination waits outside feels like a missed opportunity. What if you could meet your CLE requirements and turn the trip into a rejuvenating mini-vacation?

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AIG’s Hancock to Lead Global Personal Lines as Insurer Restructures Businesses

Insurance Journal

American International Group (AIG) said it is organizing into three segments and Jon Hancock will lead two of them.

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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.

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COST BITES 213: HOW DOES THE COURT APPROACH ASSESSMENT WHEN COSTS ARE DEDUCTED FROM THE CLIENT’S DAMAGES

Civil Litigation Brief

We are again returning, for the final post (for the time being at least) on the judgment of Cost Judge Rowley in Perrett v Wolferstans LLP [2025] EWHC 68 (SCCO). The judge considered the question of how the costs should.

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Florida Condo Sales Reach 10-Year Low as Median Price Dips, Report Shows

Insurance Journal

Florida condominium sales last year reached their lowest point in almost a decade, according to a Florida Realtors report.

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INSURER FAILS IN COMMITTAL PROCEEDINGS AFTER A COURT HAD EARLIER MADE FINDINGS OF FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY TO THE CRIMINAL STANDARD: MANY TROUBLING THINGS HERE

Civil Litigation Brief

In Aviva Insurance Ltd v Nadeem & Anor [2024] EWHC 3445 (KB) HHJ Tindal (sitting as Judge of the High Court) dismissed an action for committal against someone who had been found to be fundamentally dishonest at a personal injury.

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2025 Agency Salary Survey: Deadline Approaching

Insurance Journal

It’s the final days to take this year’s Agency Salary Survey. All respondents will receive a copy of the report in Insurance Journal magazine.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Federal aid freeze may become first Trump case before Supreme Court

Legal Dive

The order to pause nearly all U.S. financial assistance for executive branch review poses a constitutional test of the president’s impoundment powers.

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Everest Group Boosts Casualty Loss Reserves $1.7 Billion

Insurance Journal

Everest Group preannounced full-year 2024 earnings yesterday, disclosing about a 45% drop in net income attributable to a $1.7 billion boost in its casualty insurance reserves.

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Trump order shifts AI policy away from Biden-era risk focus

Legal Dive

The order calls for federal agencies to nix Biden policies that are deemed a threat to AI innovation.

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Earthquake in Maine Rattles Houses, Nerves Across Northeast

Insurance Journal

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the southern Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away. The earthquake took place at about 10:22 a.m.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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AI pricing is market efficiencies at work

Legal Dive

The Trump administration can serve consumers by rejecting the Biden administration's effort to use antitrust laws to stifle innovation in pricing tools.

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‘World’s Largest Truck Stop’ Fined $390K by EPA

Insurance Journal

Two truck stops in Iowa and Missouri Iowa 80, advertised as “the world’s largest truck stop,” and Joplin 44 agreed to pay a combined $390,784 to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act.

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Bayh-Dole Coalition Calls on Trump Admin to Rescind NIH Access Planning Policy

IP Watchdog

The Bayh-Dole Coalition yesterday released an issue brief warning that there will be dire consequences if the Trump Administration doesnt immediately roll back a Biden-imposed National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy published on January 10, titled NIH Intramural Research Program Access Planning Policy.

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Not a Bear But a Fake Deer-Collision Claim Results in South Carolina Fraud Charges

Insurance Journal

First it was the fake bear insurance fraud that made headlines around the country. Now, it’s a fake deer that has landed a South Carolina woman in jail after authorities said she provided false information to a Progressive Insurance company.

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Trump shoves EEOC Democrats aside

Legal Dive

Commissioners Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels and General Counsel Karla Gilbride were dismissed, they confirmed to HR Dive.

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