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Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | These stress-busting apps make it easy to add meditation and mindfulness practice to your busy day. The post Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Mutual Insurers Chase Rate Adequacy, Financial Strength Remains Strong: AM Best

Insurance Journal

The U.S. property/casualty mutual segment has leaned on investment income to maintain strong overall financial performance and grow surplus in the face of underwriting volatility and severe weather-related activity, according to an AM Best report.

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LinkedIn suspends opt-out AI model training for UK following ICO concerns

Legal IT Insider

LinkedIn has made a U-turn on silently using UK customer data to train its AI models, following public outcry and concerns raised by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. The social […] The post LinkedIn suspends opt-out AI model training for UK following ICO concerns appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Russia’s Oil Tanker Firm Sovcomflot Says G-7 Sanctions Make Oil Trade Less Safe

Insurance Journal

Russia’s state-run oil tanker company Sovcomflot PJSC said that western sanctions on ships moving the nation’s petroleum oil are only serving to heighten environmental risks by forcing some vessels out of mainstream trading.

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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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Nonprofits look to general counsel to up their game

Legal Dive

As the range and complexity of legal needs of nonprofits increase, their leaders will look to their general counsel to fill an expanded role.

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Man Arrested for Damaging a Statue Outside a St. Louis Cathedral

Insurance Journal

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A man used construction equipment to drop a heavy boom lift onto a sculpture that has stood for 25 years outside St. Louis’ Cathedral Basilica, badly damaging it, police said.

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Exploding Pagers Sound Global Alarm on Supply-Chain Security

Insurance Journal

Thousands of pagers and other devices exploding in Lebanon this week mark a new and deadly escalation in the use of supply chains against adversaries, giving new urgency to global leaders’ drive to reduce their dependence on technologies from rivals.

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AT&T’s $13 Million FCC Settlement Highlights Persistent Data Security Challenges

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: AT&T’s $13 million settlement with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following a significant data breach in January 2023 highlights the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by telecommunications giants. This breach, which exposed the personal data of 8.9 million customers due to lapses in vendor oversight and data governance, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of robust security practices.

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GM to Recall Over 449,000 Pickup Trucks, SUVs

Insurance Journal

General Motors is recalling 449,671 pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. due to inoperative low brake fluid warning, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

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Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims

Legal Dive

The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.

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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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Human Remains Found in Vehicle Involved in Texas Pipeline Fire

Insurance Journal

Deer Park, Texas, police confirmed that human remains were recovered from a vehicle that crashed into a natural gas liquids pipeline Monday, triggering a fire that continues to burn.

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How I Used ChatGPT for Speechwriting (Part I)

My Shingle

Last night, I was so honored to receive a Stars of the Bar award for my work in encouraging woman law firm ownership from the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. I had two minutes to express why woman-owned firms matter so much to the legal profession. So like any public figure who… The post How I Used ChatGPT for Speechwriting (Part I) appeared first on My Shingle.

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Extreme Weather Adds to Fiscal Strains in Central Europe

Insurance Journal

Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first country in the region since COVID-19 to pull its budget deficit firmly below the 3% of GDP cap set …

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My Remarks on Woman Law Firm Ownership

My Shingle

Here are the remarks I gave when I accepted the Woman’s Bar of DC Stars of the Bar award: “Thank you so much for this honor. You know, when I started my law firm, my goal was simple—to avoid a gap on my resume after being fired from my job at a firm. I never… The post My Remarks on Woman Law Firm Ownership appeared first on My Shingle.

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Registration for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Grants Closes on September 20

Insurance Journal

Registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP) grants is currently underway and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 20, the Louisiana Department of Insurance announced. The registration period opened at 8 a.m.

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In-House Compensation Update – 2024 ACC Executive Summary

InHouseBlog

The Association of Corporate Counsel's 2024 in-house compensation update is a treasure trove of data points helpful for in-house counsel.

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Hackers Demand $6M for Files Stolen From Seattle Airport Operator in Cyberattack

Insurance Journal

Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month and posted on the dark web this week, an airport official said.

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Macquarie investment unit settles SEC charges for $79.8M

Legal Dive

The advisory firm will settle SEC charges for asset overvaluation and illegal cross trades conducted between January 2017 and April 2021 related to a discontinued fixed-income investment strategy.

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Insurers End ‘Cats’ Fight

Insurance Journal

Two insurers have settled their dispute over coverage for an employee of the touring company for the musical “Cats” who was seriously injured on the set at a Providence theater in 2019.

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Online price parity clauses at risk after EU Booking.com decision

Legal Dive

The clauses have been under scrutiny for years, so the impact of the EU’s top court prohibiting them for the travel sector’s biggest platform could resonate across industries.

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E&S Vet Miller and Team Launch MGA Pivix

Insurance Journal

Former Scottsdale Insurance President Mike Miller will now serve as president and CEO of excess & surplus managing general agency Pivix Specialty Insurance Services. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Pivix is an E&S platform offering property/casualty coverages for targeted segments.

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How I Used ChatGPT for Speechwriting (Part II)

My Shingle

Here are the remarks I gave when I accepted the Woman’s Bar of DC Stars of the Bar award: “Thank you so much for this honor. You know, when I started my law firm, my goal was simple—to avoid a gap on my resume after being fired from my job at a firm. I never… The post How I Used ChatGPT for Speechwriting (Part II) appeared first on My Shingle.

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Wefox Appoints Former Allianz Executive Mueller as CEO to End Shareholder Fight

Insurance Journal

Wefox Holding AG appointed former Allianz manager Joachim Mueller as chief executive officer, ending a boardroom battle that pit the insurance tech startup’s founders against some of its shareholders.

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SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM ON A NOMINATED SOLICITOR: SOME IMPORTANT POINTS

Civil Litigation Brief

In the recent case of Keilaus -v- Houghton [2024] EWHC 2108 the claimant’s action failed because their solicitor failed to notice that the defendant’s solicitor had stated that they would accept service. The court had little, if any, sympathy for the.

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Holmes Murphy Opens New Office in Lincoln, Nebraska

Insurance Journal

Holmes Murphy announced the opening of a new office in Lincoln, Nebraska with a focus on client growth, talent attraction and increased opportunity for innovation.

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CLAIMANT FAILS IN APPLICATION TO HAVE APPEAL JUDGMENT SET ASIDE: THE SOLICITOR SHOULD HAVE NOTICED THE APPEAL HAD BEEN LISTED: LATE SERVICE MEANS COSTS BUDGET WAS ASSESSED AT NIL

Civil Litigation Brief

The judgment of Mrs Justice Hill in Deng v Zhang & Anor [2024] EWHC 2392 (KB) shows a case with a whole history of errors and mishaps. The claimant failed to file a cost budget in time but obtained relief.

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Kentucky Sheriff Charged With Shooting of Judge Inside Courthouse

Insurance Journal

A Kentucky judge is dead and the county sheriff is in jail, charged with shooting the judge multiple times Thursday inside the courthouse.

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Crypto for Advisors: Are Advisors Investing in Crypto?

Securities Docket

3. Can advisors allocate to crypto? Assuming both clients and advisors are interested, there are still some barriers to investing. Many large brokerage firms and asset managers do not allow investment in crypto including crypto ETFs. Vanguard, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has stated on their website that they do not allow crypto ETFs on their platform because they “do not currently believe that there is an appropriate role for them to play in long-term portfolios.

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People Moves: HDI Global Taps SCOR’s Ahn as HK Branch CEO; Amwins Global Risks Promotes Abraham as CEO, Succeeding Mathis, Who Returns to US

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at HDI Global and Amwins Global Risks. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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‘Put Up or Shut Up’ in Office Attendance: Law Firm Leaders Still Hold the Cards | The American Lawyer

Securities Docket

Some firm leaders are serious about reducing draws or limiting bonuses for partners who still aren’t coming to the office in the upcoming months. And when push comes to shove, they may be willing to let even high performers walk, noted multiple recruiters who work with big firms and have spoken with firm management. Many firm leaders right now “would tell you they don’t have as much leverage as they’d like to have,” said Jeff Lowe, senior managing partner and market president for Washington, D.C

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Pennsylvania AG Launches Website for Reporting Data Breaches as Required by Law

Insurance Journal

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the launch of an online portal for companies and other entities reporting data breaches.

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Tech Exec Charged with AI-Related Misrepresentations and Fraudulent Revenue Recognition | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

In recent months, the SEC Chair and other government officials have made it clear that they are closely watching for companies that try to catch the AI wave by making exaggerated or false claims about the AI capabilities of their products or services. In the latest example of the crack down on these kinds of AI-related misrepresentations, both the U.S.

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Study Finds Levels of Hydrogen Sulfide ‘Off the Scales’ in Central Texas

Insurance Journal

The first readings Abigail Edgar took of hydrogen sulfide and methane at oilfields in Caldwell County in 2021 were so high that she thought her equipment was malfunctioning. “It was off the scales.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, September 20: Biden Administration Announces $3 Billion Advanced Battery Investment; Fifth Circuit Affirms Fair Use Ruling on Dog Art Kits; and California Passes State Bills on Digital Replica Rights

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit reversed a District of Delaware ruling after finding that the court’s sua sponte Section 101 invalidation of patent claims violated the statutory presumption of validity under Section 282; California joins Tennessee and Illinois in enacting state bills providing remedies against unauthorized digital replicas of individuals; an Eastern District of New York magistrate judge recommends granting Gilead Sciences’ contempt motion against an in

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Poll: Americans Support Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

Practice of Law

A poll conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center suggests that most Americans support President Biden's proposal for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including imposing term limits for the Court's justices. As much as 82% of the population supports a proposal that includes a formal ethics code, measures to prevent conflicts of interest, and limits on the amount of time a justice can serve on the Court.

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