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Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps

Attorney at Work

Without written processes, even a routine task can take longer than it should. But the biggest downside? You won’t be able to delegate work quickly and effectively. The post Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Trust Me:  Nothing in the Missing Video Would Have Helped You!

E-Discovery LLC

Klock v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, 2024 WL 4041536 (D. Md. Sept. 4, 2024), is another in a long line of missing surveillance video decisions. Defendants’ employee – – the store’s asset manager – – testified that “he reviewed video footage after Plaintiff’s fall, but the Store’s video cameras did not capture the area where the incident occurred.

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Iowa Manufacturer to Pay $51K Fine For Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

Insurance Journal

Hawkins Inc., a chemical manufacturer based in Camanche, Iowa, will pay $51,158 in civil penalties and purchase equipment for local emergency responders to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

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An In-House Counsel View on Patent Strategy and Building Relationships | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

On IPWatchdog Unleashed this week, we had a wide ranging conversation on patent strategy, including working with patent examiners—for example, what to do when you are assigned to a difficult patent examiner with a low allowance rate—the importance of interviews, tips for getting past 112 rejections, and how outside counsel can build solid, working relationships with in-house counsel, and much more.

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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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Viewpoint: Early Action Key to Mitigating Risk in Professional Liability Claims

Insurance Journal

Professional liability claims impact a multitude of professions, including those in the legal, medical, financial and insurance industries. Claims for malpractice, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and related issues can result in widespread premium increases and professional discipline.

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Apple’s Glowtime Event: Advancing AI with iPhone 16 Series and Beyond

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Apple’s recent “Glowtime” event highlighted the company’s continued focus on integrating AI across its product lineup, with the iPhone 16 series leading the charge. Powered by the new A18 chips, these devices are designed to enhance AI-driven functionalities, offering improved performance and efficiency. As AI continues to play a pivotal role in professional environments, including legal technology and eDiscovery, Apple’s advancements signal a s

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Independent Inventor Renews Sotera Stipulation Abuse Allegations at CAFC

IP Watchdog

Last week, independent inventor Carrie Hafeman filed an opening brief for the appellant at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) seeking reversal of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) invalidation of her device location and theft prevention patent claims. The brief includes Hafeman’s most recent challenge to alleged abuses of Sotera stipulations by Big Tech firms working in concert to invalidate Hafeman’s claims.

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SEC Hits 7 Companies With Penalties for Violating Whistleblower Protections

Insurance Journal

Seven public companies agreed to pay a combined $3 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges they violated whistleblower protections, the regulator said on Monday. TransUnion agreed to pay $312,000 and Acadia Healthcare Company will pay $1.

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Bryter launches new AI Extract Agent for contract review + workflows

Legal IT Insider

Legal automation company Bryter today (11 September) formally launches Extract Agent, which enables legal teams to use AI contract review and data extraction functionality across a wider range of use […] The post Bryter launches new AI Extract Agent for contract review + workflows appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Keurig Agrees $1.5M SEC Fine Over Pod Recyclability Statements

Insurance Journal

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the beverage company made inaccurate statements regarding the recyclability of its K-Cup pods, the regulator said on Tuesday.

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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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Businesses mull derisking as uncertainty persists

Legal Dive

While the “boil” appears to be coming off inflation, companies are still grappling with uncertainty around elections and rates, Citigroup’s Mark Mason said Monday.

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Missouri Patient Infected with Bird Flu Without Animal Contact

Insurance Journal

A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday. This is the 14th person in the U.S.

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How antitrust law led to the telephone

Legal Dive

Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray developed their technology for “harmonic tones” after a federal law fueled an R&D boom by lowering entry barriers for telegraph companies, an economist says.

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CRC Group Adds New People in Southeast

Insurance Journal

CRC Group, a wholesale specialty insurance distributor, has added new faces to its team. Davon Fields has joined CRC’s Birmingham, Alabama, office as a broker. He recently was vice president with an insurance brokerage.

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Five U.S. States Reach Settlement With GS Partners, Investors to Get Full Refunds

Securities Docket

Five U.S. states have reached a settlement agreement with GS Partners – the European operation behind several crypto investment schemes, including tokenized investments in a Dubai skyscraper – that will see investors get 100% of their money back, according to a Monday announcement from the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB). The exact size of the alleged scheme is unknown, but the operation itself claimed to have done $1 billion in sales as of last September, one month before a collection of st

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Moody’s: Insurers and Asset Managers Bolstering Cyber Defenses

Insurance Journal

Insurers and asset managers worldwide continue to focus on cybersecurity amid growing risks, according to findings from a Moody’s Ratings survey that polled 110 companies operating across both sectors.

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SEC Charges Nine Investment Advisers in Ongoing Sweep into Marketing Rule Violations

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against nine registered investment advisers for violating the Marketing Rule by disseminating advertisements that included untrue or unsubstantiated statements of material fact or testimonials, endorsements, or third-party ratings that lacked required disclosures. All nine firms have agreed to settle the SEC’s charges and to pay $1,240,000 in combined civil penalties.

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DBS Group Considers Forming Insurance Partnerships in India, Taiwan: Sources

Insurance Journal

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is considering forming insurance partnerships in India and Taiwan to expand its services in the region, according to people familiar with the matter. The Singapore-based lender is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

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Ex-Executive Loses Bid to Undo SEC’s ‘Shadow Trading’ Verdict

Securities Docket

A former biotechnology executive failed to convince a federal judge Monday that he’s entitled to a new trial or judgment in his favor on insider trading claims following a jury verdict for the SEC in April. The closely watched civil trial in federal court in California was the regulator’s first enforcement action targeting so-called shadow trading, in which a company insider uses nonpublic information to trade in a competitor’s stock.

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New Portuguese Government to Keep Ban on Chinese 5G Equipment

Insurance Journal

Portugal’s center-right government will keep the previous administration’s ban on telecoms firms using Chinese equipment in their 5G networks, a minister said, despite the projected cost of a position that is among the toughest in Europe.

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DRAFTING EFFECTIVE ATTENDANCE NOTES IN LITIGATION: COST EFFECTIVE DELEGATION FOR LITIGATORS: SOME FUNDAMENTAL POINTS ADDRESSED IN TWO WEBINARS

Civil Litigation Brief

Last week I had the pleasure of giving a lecture, alongside many of my colleagues in the costs team in chambers. There were about 100 lawyers present, many with considerable experience. I was able to take a straw poll of.

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Another Fast-Growing Southern California Wildfire Forces Evacuations

Insurance Journal

A Southern California wildfire that broke out in Orange County’s Trabuco Canyon Monday has exploded to more than 8,500 acres overnight. By Tuesday morning, the Airport Fire had forced the evacuation of some homes in the area.

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COST BITES 182: ANOTHER CASE OF A CLAIMANT PAYING THE COSTS OF A BUDGETING HEARING BECAUSE OF AN UNREALISTIC APPROACH

Civil Litigation Brief

In Jenkins v Thurrock Council [2024] EWHC 2248 (KB) Master Thornett revisited the principles considered in Worcester v Hopley [2024] EWHC 2181 (KB) It was held that the claimant’s unrealistic figures in a costs budget should lead to the claimant paying.

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Trojan Condoms Contain ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Lawsuit Claims

Insurance Journal

A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer.

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What to do when your CLM integration suffers a rough debut

Legal Dive

Migrating to a sophisticated contract-management system often means glitches and a learning curve for employees. Here are some tips to mitigate the frustration.

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Finland’s Sampo Secures Deal for Danish Insurer Topdanmark

Insurance Journal

Finland’s Sampo Oyj succeeded in pushing through an offer for Topdanmark A/S in its second attempt to gain control of the Danish insurer. The Finnish insurance company raised its holding in Topdanmark to about 92.

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White House calls for stronger labor standards across federal agencies

Legal Dive

The federal government considers itself a “model employer,” in that private sector employers often follow its lead.

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Tropical Storm Francine Churns Toward Louisiana as Path Shifts

Insurance Journal

Tropical Storm Francine is set to become a hurricane Tuesday as it churns toward Louisiana after shifting east, forcing some oil drillers to halt production but following a path that will likely avert key natural gas export plants.

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Witnesses: Be Tough to Cross

Your Trial Message

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Cross-examination is a big deal for a key witness. I’ve noticed in trial that it gets some added attentiveness from the jury.

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Arrowhead announces new carrier partnership for New Jersey homeowners

Insurance Journal

SAN DIEGO, CA., September 10, 2024 – Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. is pleased to announce its new carrier relationship with DB Insurance Company. Together we have introduced a new admitted homeowner’s program in the state of New Jersey.

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IBM to acquire Oracle legal PMS partner Accelalpha

Legal IT Insider

IBM announced Monday (9 September) that it plans to acquire Accelalpha, a Washington-headquartered Oracle services provider that this year announced the launch/relaunch of an Oracle-based legal practice management system. On […] The post IBM to acquire Oracle legal PMS partner Accelalpha appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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The Essential Role of BPO in Streamlining Insurance Operations

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In the fast-paced world of insurance, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Insurance carriers, MGAs, and wholesalers are increasingly turning to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) to streamline their operations.

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Is Charging Parents the New Strategy for Combating School Violence?

Practice of Law

There are a lot of ideas about how to reduce school shootings in the U.S. Do we need stronger gun control? Have a bigger police or security presence in schools? Improve mental health services? Recently, a new approach seems to be gaining traction. The tragic school shooting in Winder, Georgia, raises questions about parental responsibility. To what extent are parents legally to blame for their children’s actions in a school shooting?

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This Niche Agency Grew 200% by Digitizing Their Agency Bill and Surplus Lines Business.

Insurance Journal

Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 2024 – SL Digitized introduces a groundbreaking platform that digitizes and automates the selling and servicing of new and renewal agency bill and surplus lines business.

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Shailika Shah Kotiya and Aaron Marienthal Join McGuireWoods in San Francisco – McGuireWoods

Securities Docket

McGuireWoods continues its West Coast expansion with the addition of former federal prosecutor Shailika Shah Kotiya and former fintech general counsel and accomplished litigator Aaron Marienthal, who join the firm’s Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department as partners in San Francisco.