Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
E-Discovery LLC
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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).
Complex Discovery
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Legal IT Insider
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Securities Docket
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. with making inaccurate statements regarding the recyclability of its K-Cup single use beverage pods. To settle the SEC’s charges, Keurig agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty. According to the SEC’s order, in annual reports for fiscal years 2019 and 2020, Keurig stated that its testing with recycling facilities “validate[d] that [K-Cup pods] can be effectively recycled.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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Civil Litigation Brief
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
A new lawsuit on Monday claims that Trojan condoms are not safe because they contain toxic “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer.
Civil Litigation Brief
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Migrating to a sophisticated contract-management system often means glitches and a learning curve for employees. Here are some tips to mitigate the frustration.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Legal Dive
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The federal government considers itself a “model employer,” in that private sector employers often follow its lead.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Your Trial Message
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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.
Insurance Journal
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
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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