Thu.Dec 05, 2024

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Responding To Strong Market Interest In Its Gen AI Product, Josef Closes ‘Lightning-Fast’ Funding Round

Law Sites

Legal automation company Josef has closed what it is describing as a lightning-fast funding round in order to capitalize on market response to Josef Q, the AI-powered product it brought out of beta in November 2023 that enables legal and compliance teams to easily create self-service Q&A tools.

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FDIC Looks to Direct Monitoring of Fintech Companies After Synapse Collapse

Insurance Journal

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has started to directly monitor financial-technology companies that partner with banks across the US, according to people familiar with the regulator’s supervisory operations.

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Big tech likely to stay in crosshairs under Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick

Legal Dive

Gail Slater, who would take over from Jonathan Kanter as the agency’s competition enforcer, is “not known as a friend of big tech” and her choice isn’t “good for Google,” CNBC analyst Jim Cramer says.

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Amundi Interested in Buying Allianz Global Investors

Insurance Journal

Amundi SA is interested in acquiring control of Allianz SE’s asset manager Allianz Global Investors as the French company scouts for deals amid industry consolidation, people familiar with the matter said.

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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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FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY: FALSE EVIDENCE: A FALSE CV: “I AM ENTITLED TO REJECT THE EXPERT EVIDENCE IN THIS CASE BECAUSE IT IS BUILT UPON A FALSE FACTUAL BASIS”

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to Amy Birchall of HF solicitors for sending me a copy of the judgment of HHJ Bird in Scully -v- Atherton (& others). The judge found that the claimant (someone who had held a number of jobs.

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Investors With $9.5 Trillion Seek Mandatory Scope 3 Emissions Disclosures

Insurance Journal

An influential coalition of pension funds and insurance companies holding a combined $9.5 trillion of assets called on regulators to mandate corporate disclosures of so-called Scope 3 emissions.

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Ivans Index Shows Most Commercial Lines Renewal Rates Up in November

Insurance Journal

Most major commercial lines premium renewal rates were higher month over month, except general liability, which remained consistent with October and Commercial Property and Workers’ Compensation which saw a decrease, according to the November 2024’s results of the Ivans Index.

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MyCase’s 2024 Year in Review: Cheers to a Year of Your Greatness!

MyCase

From Our CEO: A Message to You As 2024 draws to a close, AffiniPay is proud to reflect on another impactful year for our customers. For 20 years, we have provided professionals with integrated payments, legal practice management software, and embedded fintech solutions. With customers at the heart of everything AffiniPay does, 2024 was a year of celebrating our customers’ success and firm growth.

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‘Large Number’ of Americans’ Metadata Stolen by Chinese Hackers, Says Official

Insurance Journal

A large number of Americans’ metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyberespionage campaign carried out by a Chinese hacking group dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” a senior U.S. official told journalists on Wednesday.

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RealPage files motion to dismiss DOJ suit

Legal Dive

Despite the company’s “very compelling arguments,” an antitrust lawyer thinks the case will proceed.

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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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Bullets in UnitedHealthcare CEO Death Inscribed With ‘Depose,’ ‘Delay’

Insurance Journal

The words “delay” and “depose” were written on a shell casing and a live round recovered in front of the New York Hilton Midtown, where UnitedHealth Group Inc.

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THE USE OF INTERMEDIARIES IN CIVIL CASES: APPLICATION TO RELY ON INTERMEDIARY REFUSED: NO PERMISSION WAS NEEDED AND THE EXTENT OF THE CLAIMANT’S VULNERABILITY WAS UNCLEAR

Civil Litigation Brief

In CXC v Clarke & Anor [2024] EWHC 3138 (KB) HHJ Bird dismissed the claimant’s application for permission for an intermediary be appointed to report to the court. The judge held that there was no requirement for permission. The application.

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Alabama Singer/Public Adjuster Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor, Stay Home

Insurance Journal

Austin Tanner, a claims adjuster and aspiring country singer from Alabama, has been confined mostly to his home and must wear an ankle monitor after he violated the terms of his bail bond and traveled to the Country Music Awards …

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Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins Tapped to Lead Agency : TheCorporateCounsel. net Blog

Securities Docket

We don’t know exactly when the agency’s new chair will be confirmed. This nomination is at least a month ahead of schedule compared to the last couple of go-rounds, when nominations were announced in January, but whether that will affect the Senate’s timeline is still an open question. Back in 2020 when Chair Gensler was nominated, the process went like this: nomination announced in late January, Senate Banking Committee met to approve the nomination in early March and full Senate confirmation c

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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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As Providence Mutual Exits Auto Insurance Business, Plymouth Rock to Get Renewals

Insurance Journal

Providence Mutual recently notified state regulators that it is exiting the auto insurance business for both commercial and personal lines n the four states where it currently offers the coverages – Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

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Eckert Seamans is Seeking a Agent or Patent Attorney with an Electrical Engineering Background

IP Watchdog

Eckert Seamans, a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Patent Agent or Attorney with an electrical engineering background in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The firm would also consider hiring the right candidate in any of our offices or remote work-from-home options. This position will work with and support patent attorneys with patent preparation and prosecution matters.

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Maryland to Require Security Guard Licensing, Proof of Insurance

Insurance Journal

Starting January 1, 2025, Maryland will begin requiring businesses employing security guards or in-house loss prevention personnel to meet new licensing and certification requirements and provide proof of insurance.

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Federal Circuit Says No Expectation of Success Required to Combine Inherent Property of Compound with Prior Art

IP Watchdog

On Wednesday, December 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential opinion in Cytiva Bioprocess R&D AB v. JSR Corp. affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) invalidation of Cytiva’s patent claims to chromatography compositions for isolating target compounds. The Federal Circuit also reversed the PTAB findings that Cytiva’s process patent claims were not unpatentable, holding that a reasonable likelihood of success need not be shown when the ch

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's 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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Grief, Then Confusion: Questions of Motive Emerge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing

Insurance Journal

UnitedHealth Group’s investor day turned from an ordinary corporate meeting in a midtown Manhattan hotel to a scene of stunned grief quicker than the health insurer could even react.

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Unbundled Sports Streaming Service Benched by Legal Challenge from FuboTV

Law and Daily Life

When it comes to sports streaming, fans are constantly on the lookout for the next big thing to enhance their viewing experience. Enter the high-stakes drama surrounding "Venu Sports," a proposed game-changing streaming service from industry giants Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Promising to deliver an unbundled, sports-centric platform, Venu seemed poised to revolutionize how we watch live sports.

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Former State Employee Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud and Felony Theft

Insurance Journal

A former state employee in Maryland has pleaded guilty in separate cases involving insurance fraud and felony theft. According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G.

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Paul Atkins Will Bring Back 1990s-Style SEC Policing – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

I have no crystal ball, but I’m pretty confident that the SEC will shift from trying to make new law by suing crypto and other financial innovators to laying out sensible best practices in multilateral negotiations — with the regulator acting more like an umpire and less like one of the competing teams. If you’re a fan of these innovations, that should lead to more rapid progress and stability.

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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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Florida Citizens Policy Count Dips Below 1 Million for First Time in Two Years

Insurance Journal

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has dropped below 1 million policies in force for the first time since July 2022, a milestone that officials said reflects an ongoing depopulation program and an improving market in the state.

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IT’S NOT WHAT YOU SAY, IT’S HOW YOU SAY IT THAT COUNTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

“If you’re trying to persuade people to do something, or buy something, it seems to me you should use their language.”—David Ogilvy advertising expert The Challenge of Current Attitudes The fundamental factors involved in influencing jurors’ verdicts have remained the same over time. They primarily include: (1) juror’s backgrounds – their occupation, education, socio-economic status etc. (2) juror’s past significant experiences that influence their thinking and (3) jurors strong values, opinions

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Don’t Touch Fla. Reforms, Panelists Implore, but Maybe Tax Breaks for Elevated Homes

Insurance Journal

Regulators, insurance companies and attorneys at the Florida Chamber of Commerce Annual Insurance Summit this week sent a clear message to lawmakers about tinkering with Florida’s property insurance law, two years after major legislative reforms were adopted: “Don’t touch it.

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South Korea’s Constitutional Crisis: Martial Law Declaration Triggers Historic Parliamentary Challenge

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: South Korea stands at a pivotal juncture as it faces its most significant constitutional crisis since democratization. The recent martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, though rescinded after only six hours, has brought the nation to the brink, exposing deep institutional fault lines and sparking fierce legislative and public backlash.

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AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for CNA

Insurance Journal

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a+” (Excellent) of the property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of CNA Financial Corporation, …

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Paul Atkins Is the Anti-Gensler for the SEC – WSJ

Securities Docket

Donald Trump partisans want to drain the Beltway swamp, but it helps to have nominees with the knowledge and experience to do it. That applies to Paul Atkins, whom Mr. Trump said Wednesday is his choice to replace Gary Gensler as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The next chair’s chief task will be returning the SEC to its original mission of investor protection.

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Texas Power Grid Operator Says State is Better Prepared for Extreme Cold

Insurance Journal

Texas’ grid operator warned that the state should prepare for extreme cold this winter but said the state’s main power grid is better equipped than in previous years to withstand a powerful winter storm.

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Bitcoin Tops $100,000 for First Time, Lifted by Trump’s Crypto-Friendly SEC Pick – WSJ

Securities Docket

Bitcoin traded above $100,000 for the first time late Wednesday, powered by a wave of investors betting that President-elect Donald Trump will turn U.S. government policy into an engine of growth for crypto. The world’s largest digital currency has staged an extraordinary rally since Election Day, surging more than 40% in just four weeks and setting one record after another.

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Viewpoint: What’s on Tap for Insurance Digital Marketing in 2025?

Insurance Journal

Historically, insurance has had a reputation as an industry slow to embrace change. However, it’s safe to say that technology and customer expectations are leaving insurers with no choice but to adapt.

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Should strangers get to file grievances? Arizona says "maybe, but."

Ethicking

Some interesting (if you are me) news came out of Arizona this week: Its Supreme Court approved a rule change limiting the ability of people not directly involved in, or who do not have first-hand knowledge of, a particular matter to pursue ethics complaints. Under the revision to Arizona Supreme Court Rule 53 , clients of the lawyer, judges who learned of the conduct through their judicial role, and others with direct and specific first-hand knowledge of the conduct described in the charge have