Law Sites
JANUARY 6, 2025
On Dec. 5, in a move to enhance access to justice, the Supreme Court of the state of Washington issued a historic order authorizing a regulatory reform pilot program by which entities not owned by lawyers will be able to deliver legal services.
Attorney at Work
JANUARY 6, 2025
Teddy Snyder | You have a lot of ways to tell the story of your case, but are you doing it in the most effective way? The post It Is What It Is Can You Plead That in Court? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Law Sites
JANUARY 6, 2025
Elite, the financial and business management platform for large law firms that Thomson Reuters sold to private equity firm TPG Inc. in 2023, said today that it has acquired Tranch, an invoice automation and payments platform providing invoice management and payment options for law firms and their clients.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
Almost five years after Florida lawmakers clamped restrictions on assignment-of-benefits agreements and two years after they effectively outlawed AOBs altogether, state appeals courts may have finally put an end to one creative way that been used in attempts to get …
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
Legal Dive
JANUARY 6, 2025
A former employee in Florida sued the supermarket chain for allegedly violating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, along with several other laws.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
McDonald’s Corp. is revamping its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, becoming the latest large company to change its strategy as the once-ubiquitous goals come under pressure from conservative advocates.
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Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
A former insurance agent plead guilty to stealing premium from a premium finance company.
Legal Dive
JANUARY 6, 2025
The judges will determine whether to take up the oil giant's appeal during a Jan. 10 conference.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
The nation’s capital and surrounding areas are experiencing he effects of a severe winter storm as part of a storm that has moved from parts of the Ohio Valley through to the Mid-Atlantic.
Steno
JANUARY 6, 2025
Executive Summary Challenge: After decades of litigation experience, attorney Mike Marzban recognized that colleagues were often too shy to provide candid feedback on his deposition technique. He needed an objective way to evaluate his performance and identify potential blind spots in his questioning strategies. Solution: Marzban began using Transcript Genius for what he describes as "a blunt dialog about what I didn't get right.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
U.S. President Joe Biden violated the Constitution by blocking Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel through a sham national security review, the companies alleged in a lawsuit they said was filed on Monday.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2025
Slogans play a crucial role in branding, serving as memorable and important expressions of a companys identity. In Brazil, slogans are eligible for trademark registration, but their acceptance has historically been limited by strict requirements for distinctiveness and functionality. With the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) recently updating its interpretation of the law, the landscape for protecting slogans is evolving, offering new opportunities for brand owners.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
Russia-appointed officials in Moscow-occupied Crimea announced a regional emergency on Saturday, as oil was detected on the shores of Sevastopol, the peninsula’s largest city.
Legal Dive
JANUARY 6, 2025
The France-based company, which is offering to buy the kefir producer, plans to file a lawsuit claiming its top executive and board have breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that fossil fuel companies pay a share of the damage caused over several decades by climate change.
Practice Panther
JANUARY 6, 2025
Law firms can and do use the cloud extensively, mainly through legal practice management software. According to the American Bar Association , nearly three-quarters of law firms are planning to upgrade to a new cloud-based system for operations purposes, from emails to document management tools and even time tracking systems. Cloud-based legal practice management software provides the security, efficiency, and connectivity firms need to thrive in their practice with much less effort required
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
DALLAS (AP) A fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas on Friday morning killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds, authorities said.
Complex Discovery
JANUARY 6, 2025
Editor’s Note: The Russo-Ukrainian War continues to evolve with the integration of advanced technologies and innovative strategies, reshaping modern warfare. This article explores the significant events of January 5, 2025, focusing on the tactical developments in Kursk Oblast and eastern Ukraine, and their broader implications. By examining the interplay between electronic warfare, long-range precision strikes, and ground operations, this update provides critical insights into the conflict
Speaker: Andrew Klein
Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
Exceptionally powerful, dry winds expected across Southern California this week are set to send wildfire risk skyrocketing in a region that’s endured more than eight months without significant rain.
Securities Docket
JANUARY 6, 2025
Accounting firms are trying to block new rules that would reveal how many hours are being worked by auditors of US public companies, and how much training and experience they have, saying the information risks being misinterpreted by investors. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which regulates the profession, approved the new disclosure requirements in November but they cannot go into force unless rubber stamped by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has received a flurry
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
Guy Carpenter reports that average global and regional property catastrophe rates-on-line decreased during the January 2025 renewals in amounts ranging from 5.3% to 7.2%.
Civil Litigation Brief
JANUARY 6, 2025
Last year saw another – large – batch of cases relating to service of the claim form. Mistakes continue to be made and things have not changed much over the years. Below is a revised post first written ten years.
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Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
In recent years, occasions large and small parties, Super Bowls, mixed martial arts fights, even Thanksgiving have provided a reason for residents across Hawaii to set off illegal fireworks.
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2025
The U.S, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday, January 6, rejected Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Labcorp) argument that, among other issues, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) erred in its motivation to combine analysis and ultimate determination that Labcorp had not proven Ravgen, Inc.s patent claims to be obvious.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
Almost one in four British businesses cut jobs in December amid widespread pessimism over the squeeze on their finances from Labour’s tax-raising budget.
Securities Docket
JANUARY 6, 2025
Which brings me today, where the region is experiencing anywhere from four to ten inches of snow, with more falling in the DC area than near my home. Given the impact of the storm on DC, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has announced an Office Closure in Washington, DC. The notice states: Federal Offices in the Washington, DC area are Closed.
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.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, with an immediate focus on more temporary housing and repairs to private bridges and roads.
Securities Docket
JANUARY 6, 2025
I am tempted to blame my job for my failure to buy crypto; for a (fake-ish) financial journalist that sort of speculation is out of bounds. But the truth is, I never would have bought Bitcoin anyway. Because I am dumb. A decade ago, when my more financially literate friends were taking flyers on crypto, I thought they were foolish. I assumed that youd never be able to actually buy anything with it.
Insurance Journal
JANUARY 6, 2025
Authorities have said there is no evidence that the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day was directed by the Islamic State but the incident as well as the same-day truck explosion outside a hotel in Las …
Legal Dive
JANUARY 6, 2025
The civil penalty marks the first time U.S. transport regulators have targeted “chronically delayed” flights amid Biden DOT’s push for consumer protections.
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