Wed.Feb 12, 2025

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Legal Technology Company Gavel Expands Its Document Automation Platform to 60 Languages

Law Sites

Legal workflow automation provider Gavel announced today that it has expanded its AI-powered document automation tool, Gavel Blueprint, to support a total of 60 languages. Previously, Blueprint support only English-language documents, while the company’s original rules-based platform supported 19 languages and is in use by legal professionals across 23 countries.

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Ways to Tell Clients You Care

Attorney at Work

Have you told your clients you appreciate them lately? Perhaps some inspiration is in order. The post Ways to Tell Clients You Care appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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On LawNext: Standardizing Legal Agreements: How OneNDA and OneSaaS Aim to Transform Business Contracting

Law Sites

When it comes to contract negotiations, lawyers often find themselves spending countless hours haggling over standard agreements such as NDAs and SaaS contracts, with both sides often saying more or less the same thing, but in different words. What if there was a better way? Todays guests believe there is.

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FEMA to Borrow $2B to Pay Flood Claims After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Insurance Journal

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it needs to borrow $2 billion from the U.S. Treasury to cover claims from National Flood Insurance Program policyholders.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Evidence that can prove business losses due to legal malpractice

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

Business owners rely on attorneys to provide sound legal advice and representation. When attorneys fail to meet their obligations, it can result in major financial losses, such as significant revenue decline or business closure due to costly litigation or a damaged business reputation. Legal malpractice claims can be complex and require careful documentation.

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Measles Outbreak Reported in Small West Texas County

Insurance Journal

Fifteen measles cases mostly in school-aged children have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state.

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Judge Tosses Opera Singer’s Lawsuit Against the University of Michigan Over Firing

Insurance Journal

A judge dismissed a lawsuit Monday by an acclaimed opera singer who sued the University of Michigan over his firing for what the school deemed sexual misconduct. David Daniels waited too long to sue the university, U.S.

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Executive’s failed severance pay lawsuit sought to ‘change’ ERISA’s rules, 6th Circuit says

Legal Dive

“Top hat plans” — like the one at issue in the case — are not subject to ERISA’s fiduciary requirements, per the judgment.

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Deloitte Pays Rhode Island $5 Million to Aid Recovery From Ransomware Attack

Insurance Journal

The consulting firm Deloitte that built and manages Rhode Island’s popular RIBridges portal has paid the state $5 million to compensate for the ransomware attack that compromised and shuttered the benefits site in December.

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THE COURT SETS ASIDE AN ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM: ACTION AGAINST THAT DEFENDANT DISMISSED

Civil Litigation Brief

One of the issues considered by Mrs Justice Bacon in Vauxhall Motors Ltd & Ors v Denso Automotive UK Ltd & Ors [2025] EWHC 213 (Ch) was whether an order extending time for service of the claim form should be.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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!

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Edison Utility Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over LA Wildfires

Insurance Journal

The parent company of Southern California Edison has been sued for allegedly defrauding shareholders before the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires by assuring them it could shut down power lines to reduce the risk of catastrophic damage.

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The New York Stock Exchange to Launch NYSE Texas | Business Wire

Securities Docket

The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced plans to launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Pending the effectiveness of regulatory filings, NYSE Chicago will reincorporate in Texas and be renamed NYSE Texas, offering companies the opportunity to list their securities on NYSE Texas.

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Bayer Broadens Effort to Shield Itself From Claims Weedkiller Caused Cancer

Insurance Journal

A renewed and expanded effort from chemical giant Bayer to shield itself from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer brought dozens of protesters to the Iowa Capitol building Monday begging lawmakers to reject it.

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Bye Bye SEC Binance Case (So This Is How The SEC Dies)

Securities Docket

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange Binance have asked a Washington, D.C. federal judge overseeing the SEC enforcement action to pause the case for two months as the agency transforms its approach to digital asset regulation and enforcement. In a joint motion to stay the case on Tuesday, the parties argued that the work of the SEC’s newly created crypto task force to develop a regulatory framework for digital assets “may impact and facilitate the pot

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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These Roads Aren’t Built for Wilder Weather Driven by Climate Change

Insurance Journal

California’s Highway One, stretching more than 650 miles along the Pacific Coast, is one of America’s most popular roadways because of its breathtaking views. Yet, since 2023, large chunks of it have been closed.

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How To Protect Your Small Business From Copyright Infringement Claims and Protect Your Intellectual Property From Being Misused

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

Copyright infringement claims can create serious headaches for small business owners. A single oversight like using an unlicensed image or repurposing copyrighted content can result in lawsuits, financial penalties, and reputational damage. With so many responsibilities to juggle, it’s easy for copyright compliance to take a back seat. This guide explains the basics of copyright law, why it matters for your business, and the steps you can take to avoid claims and safeguard your copyright

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New Rules Eyed for Battery Rechargers on Planes After Korean Jet Fire

Insurance Journal

Air travelers in South Korea may be asked to seal up the ports on their handheld battery rechargers or put them in a separate plastic bag after an in-cabin fire on an Air Busan Co. plane last month.

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SEC’s Peirce Says ‘Many’ Memecoins Likely Fall Outside Regulator’s Jurisdiction

Securities Docket

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) likely doesnt have jurisdiction over many of the memecoins flooding the crypto market, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said in a Tuesday interview with Bloomberg. We always have to look at the facts and circumstances, but many of the memecoins that are out there probably do not have a home in the SEC under our current set of regulations, Peirce said.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.

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Starbucks Sued by Missouri Over DEI, Race and Gender Bias

Insurance Journal

Starbucks SBUX.O was sued on Tuesday by the U.S. state of Missouri, which accused the coffee chain of using a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as a pretext to systematically discriminate based on race, gender and sexual orientation.

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Elizabeth Holmes Says Life Behind Bars Is ‘Hell’ in First Prison Interview (Exclusive)

Securities Docket

Now she wears drab khaki prison garb, with her blonde hair pulled back, bare makeup and a silver cross around her neck speaking in a voice notably softer than the throaty baritone she was known for. Im not the same person I was back then, says Holmes, who pleaded not guilty at her trial and maintains her innocence today, albeit while vaguely acknowledging there are things I would have done differently on her path to lockup.

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NYSE Plans Texas Exchange as Financial Firms Flock to State

Insurance Journal

The New York Stock Exchange plans to start an equities exchange in Texas, the latest firm seeking a slice of the financial services industry in a state where the taxes are lower and regulation looser.

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Ex-FDIC official McKernan tapped to lead CFPB

Legal Dive

The development came on a day when the bureau terminated roughly 70 probationary employees, including enforcement division attorneys, according to Bloomberg Law.

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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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Taiwan Environment Minister Eyes Insurance Funds to Help With Green Transition

Insurance Journal

Taiwan aims to get more than $1.5 billion in investment from insurance funds to help finance the island’s green energy transition as part of its climate change and carbon reduction goals, Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming has said.

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M&A in 2025: What January’s HSR Transactions Signal for the Year Ahead

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: As M&A activity unfolds in 2025, regulatory scrutiny and economic shifts are reshaping corporate deal-making. Januarys HSR filings totaled 178, offering an early glimpse into the years transaction trends. However, major changes to HSR filing requirements taking effect on February 10, 2025 introduce expanded disclosures on deal rationale, labor impact, supply chain risks, and cybersecurity measures, significantly increasing compliance burdens for merging companies.

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Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Dead Person’s ID, Insurance Fraud

Insurance Journal

A Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to felony charges for stealing a deceased classmate’s identity and fraudulently using it to obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance, and to apply for a concealed carry firearms permit, Attorney General …

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AVOIDING PROCEDURAL ERRORS IN CIVIL LITIGATION (AND WHAT TO DO IF THINGS GO AWRY) : WEBINAR 17th FEBRUARY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

This webinar looks at common mistakes in personal injury litigation and recent cases where things have gone wrong. It then looks at how mistakes can be rectified and how to make an application for relief from sanctions. Booking details are.

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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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Drought Leaves Canadian Farmers Unpaid, Reveals Holes in Safety Net

Insurance Journal

Canadian farmer Bill Prybylski planned to buy a new tractor with proceeds from crops sold to two grain companies in early 2024. He delivered the grain before both companies declared bankruptcy, leaving him short C$165,000 ($113,487.86) they owed.

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DLA Piper welcomes Jonathan Haray to the White Collar, Investigations, and Government Enforcement Practice | DLA Piper

Securities Docket

DLA Piper is pleased to welcome back Jonathan Haray as a partner in the White Collar, Investigations, and Government Enforcement Subgroup within the Litigation Practice. He will be based in the Washington, DC office. Haray served as a partner at DLA Piper for eight years prior to serving in senior positions in the Department of Justice (DOJ), including most recently as a Principal Assistant Deputy Chief of the Criminal Divisions Fraud Section.

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2 Million Acres in California Designated High Or Very High Fire Danger Areas

Insurance Journal

Reflecting intensifying wildfires and updated science, new state maps designate more than 2.3 million acres of local land in California as facing “high” or “very high” danger of wildfires.

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There's a faster way to copy Primafact text to memos

Primafact

Copying text excerpts from Primafact documents into memos, pleadings and other documents has long been an efficiency boost for drafters of legal summaries and analysis. If youre like many veteran Primafact users, you can probably do this more efficiently.

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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.