Simple Legal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Key performance indicators (KPIs) reveal how well a department meets your companys goals. While reporting on KPIs has not always been standard practice in the legal profession, expectations have changed. Now, legal departments need to be closely aligned with the company vision, budget, and priorities. Unfortunately, many legal operations teams tackle this new challenge without access to the type of data-generating software that would make KPI reporting automated and easy.

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Law Sites

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You cannot have innovation without adoption. That was a theme we heard repeatedly when we attended the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal conference in New York City in October. Our guest today, Paul Henry, would take that a step further and say you do not really have adoption without engagement.

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E-Discovery LLC

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Uncharted Labs, Inc., 2024 WL 4986962 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 5, 2024), the parties could not agree to an ESI Protocol. The Court appointed the Hon. James C. Francis (ret.) as a special master to bring the ball across the goal. The UMG court wrote: The Special Master is needed. Several portions of the proposed protective order and ESI protocol remain in dispute, and the parties must come to an agreement as to a final proposal, negotiated with the help of a Special Master.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A federal court on Wednesday affirmed a federal judge’s 2021 ruling imposing a $14.25 million penalty on Exxon Mobil for thousands of violations of the federal Clean Air Act at the company’s refinery and chemical plant complex in Baytown.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A law firm answering service manages client calls and website live chats on behalf of a law firm by answering, addressing, and forwarding calls and communication as needed. Think of it like a legal virtual receptionist. It can also handle client intake, appointment scheduling, and other administrative tasks. With a growing law firm comes more clients, more cases, and, unfortunately, more administrative work.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Florida’s Board of Medicine has revoked the medical license of a doctor who performed Brazilian butt-lift surgery, three years after his license was restricted after a botched surgery killed a patient. Dr.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Brit Ltd. and Ki announced that Ki will operate as a standalone company within the Fairfax Group, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Ki was incubated and launched by Brit in 2020 and began writing business on Jan.

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Civil Litigation Brief

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In Dennis & Ors v Queenwood Golf Club Ltd [2024] EWHC 3191 (Ch) Mr Justice Miles granted pre-action disclosure of some of the documents sought by the claimants. What is noticeable in the judgment in the judge’s view that early.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

W&T Offshore, an independent driller operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, has asked a federal judge to block insurance companies’ demands for $250 million in additional collateral for taking apart old oil infrastructure.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The CEO of Coinbase and CLO of Ripple have used social media posts to take a critical look at lawyers leaving the Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal agencies that worked on lawsuits against their industry. In an email provided to Legal Dive, Alderotysaid SEC lawyers were too quick to resort to litigation and shouldnt now expect to walk away without consequences.

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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.

Litigation

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A family office backed by members of the Hermes fortune are among the likely buyers of French insurer Albingia, in an investment that signals a goal to diversify their wealth away from luxury.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against Ken Peterman, the former CEO, president, and Chair of the Board of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., in connection with his sale of Comtech shares on the basis of material non-public information about Comtechs forthcoming negative quarterly earnings results. According to the SEC complaint, Peterman allegedly received a confidential presentation detailing Comtechs forthcoming negative quarterly earnings results

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Office of the Federal Contract Compliance Programs has entered into a conciliation agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A US appeals court on Wednesday ruled that Nasdaq could not impose rules requiring companies listed on the exchange to have women and minority directors on their boards or explain why they do not. The New Orleans-based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals on a 9-8 vote sided with two conservative advocacy groups in finding that the rules approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission ran afoul of federal securities law.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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.

Litigation

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

BMS Group, the London-based specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the leading insurance broker Rasher, subject to regulatory approvals.

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Civil Litigation Brief

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In Edwards & Ors v 2 Sisters Food Group Ltd [2024] EWCC 21 HHJ Owen granted summary judgment for the defendant in a case where the claimants sought damages for suffering Covid 19. The judge held that there was no.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The United States must do more to address hacking threats after China’s alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to infiltrate American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.S. calls, senators said at a hearing Wednesday.

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Telecommunications 94

Civil Litigation Brief

DECEMBER 12, 2024

InRashpal Samrai & Ors v Rajinder Kalia [2024] EWHC 3143 (KB) Mr Justice Martin Spencer did not make a finding of fundamental dishonesty in a case where he did not accept the claimants’ evidence. This non-acceptance did not lead to.

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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.

Depositions

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

ALKEME announced the acquisition of Relion Insurance Solutions, one of Iowa’s largest insurance agencies with over 140 years of history serving Iowa and surrounding areas.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Investigators were told by the employee that, initially, a mistake was made in accounting for delivery expenses, according to a person familiar with the investigation who asked not to be named disclosing information that hasnt been made public. After that initial mistake, the employee intentionally made erroneous accounting entries to hide the mistake, the person added.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Virginia has approved a 12.0% loss cost decrease in the workers’ compensation voluntary market along with rate decreases in the assigned risk market, effective April 1, 2025.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At the outset of the current U.S. Supreme Court term, corporate and securities law observers and commentators were excited that the Court had agreed to take up two securities law cases that had significant potential to provide insights about securities lawsuit pleading standards and processes. However, as noted here, in November, the court dismissed the Facebook Cambridge Analytica case, one of the two cases the Court was to take up this term.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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.

Litigation

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at HDI Global and Amwins Global Risks. A summary of these new hires follows here. HDI Global Promotes Schulte as Global Head of Marine HDI Global has promoted Dr.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The firms associates can now choose their own billable hour targets and corresponding compensation. The policy will take effect in the new year. Those selecting the highest target2,200 billable hours per yearcan earn up to nearly $582,000 on a seniority-based scale exceeding that in place at top Big Law firms. Steptoe associates beginning next year will be placed in one of three pay categories based on the volume of hours they are expected to bill, Cappaert said.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Carriers are on the hunt for quality agencies to make new appointments, according to a new report, which also found that the top way they’re finding them is at industry tradeshows and events.

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Editors Note: The 36th edition of the eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey provides a compelling narrative of an industry at the crossroads of optimism and innovation. This Fall 2024 report not only captures the sentiment of 61 seasoned professionals across diverse sectors but also offers critical insights into the ongoing challenges and technological shifts shaping the eDiscovery landscape.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Dec.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A 2024 Republican election victory marks the end of the four-year Neo-Brandeisian antitrust experiment at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department Of Justice (DOJ). Spearheaded by FTC chair Lina Khan and DOJ attorney general for antitrust Jonathan Kanter, their movement sought to upend antitrusts longstanding bipartisan consumer welfare-focused consensus.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Insurance broker Aon and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have structured a 110 million (US$115.6 million) facility to provide reinsurance capacity for international reinsurers and Ukrainian insurance companies to cover war-related risks in Ukraine.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

FBI Director Christopher Wray is stepping down before the end of his 10-year term, after President-elect Donald Trump made clear he would fire him in favor of a loyalist intent on overhauling the bureau. Wray told employees Wednesday he would resign before the new Trump administration begins. In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the Bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work, Wray said during an internal town

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

BHP and Rio Tinto have used confidentiality agreements to prevent female employees from speaking about sexual harassment at work, according to a lawyer leading Australian class action lawsuits against the miners.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Democrat Caroline Crenshaws nomination to serve another term as a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission just hit more obstacles after a planned committee vote was postponed. With few days remaining on the congressional calendar this year to reschedule, the move heightens the possibility of a three-person, all Republican SEC in the early months of the next Trump administration.

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