Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
A new report asserts the impact of business email compromise incidents on U.S. companies is likely underestimated and misunderstood—and it shows that multifactor authentication and cybersecurity awareness programs may be the top two risk management controls to prevent BEC attacks.
Complex Discovery
JULY 14, 2024
Editor’s Note: In a bold demonstration of its evolving military prowess, Ukraine has executed a high-stakes drone strike deep within Russian territory, targeting a vital oil depot in Rostov Oblast. This unprecedented action not only disrupts Russian military logistics but also showcases Kyiv’s expanding strategic reach. As the Russo-Ukrainian conflict enters its third year, the complexities of global alliances further intensify, highlighted by the strengthening ties between Russia an
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Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
Here’s a troubling phrase hurricane forecasters hate but often hear: “It’s just a Category 1. Nothing to worry about.” Or even worse: “Tropical storm? Just some wind and rain.
IP Watchdog
JULY 14, 2024
On July 12, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in Natera, Inc. v. NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. affirming a grant of preliminary injunction that prevents NeoGenomics from making or selling its RaDaR oncology testing assay. The Federal Circuit’s opinion, authored by Chief Judge Kimberly Moore, found no legal error in the district court conducting an infringement analysis without claim construction, and no clear error in finding that NeoGenomics failed
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?
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
A commercial truck driver who was acquitted in the 2019 deaths of seven motorcyclists won’t be eligible to get his license back for another two years, New Hampshire safety officials said.
Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 14, 2024
There is an interesting example of a summary assessment of costs in action in the judgment of Mr Andrew Trigger KC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) in Wootton & Anor v Wootton & Ors (Re Costs).
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Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 14, 2024
In Invest Bank PSC v El-Husseini & Ors [2024] EWHC 1804 (Comm) Mr Justice Calver refused the claimant bank’s application for relief from sanctions when it served a notice of a notice to prove the authenticity of a document. The.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine to serve three-and-a-half years in prison after Oxendine pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, plus three years supervised release after his sentence …
InHouseBlog
JULY 14, 2024
If you are interested in long-term career success, a focus on becoming an indispensable lawyer is key.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
By Chad Hemenway Independent agents placed more than 62% of all property/casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”).
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!
Legally Speaking
JULY 14, 2024
Commercial law is a huge area of the legal sector. To help us get to grips with what life is really like as a commercial lawyer, particularly in a startup environment, we invited Yulia Barnes to speak to us about her experiences of founding Barnes Law Associates.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
By Andrew DeMillo Arkansas sued two pharmacy benefit managers that oversee coverage for insurers, employers and other large clients, accusing them of fueling the opioid crisis in the state. Attorney General Tim Griffin filed the lawsuit against Express Scripts Inc.
Complex Discovery
JULY 14, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article highlights the European Commission’s preliminary findings against X for breaching the Digital Services Act. These findings underscore critical issues of transparency and accountability that are central to the DSA, particularly in relation to content moderation, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
The dilemma in today’s labor market is real. In 2023, the U.S. labor market had 9.5 million unfilled jobs. Yet there were just 6.5 million unemployed workers, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
The commercial auto insurance segment maintained its place as a weaker-performing U.S. property/casualty insurance product line in 2023.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, securing user identities is paramount. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a formidable defense, requiring multiple verification methods to authenticate identity.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
It’s no secret — independent insurance agencies are struggling to find qualified job candidates. And young talent may be even harder to find.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
The board of governors for Florida’s state-created Citizens Property Insurance Corp. voted unanimously in June to raise personal lines rates by an average of 14% statewide – near the maximum allowed under the insurer’s glide path – starting next year.
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
JULY 14, 2024
As an insurance organization you understand risk management better than most businesses.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
Farmers Insurance officials said in June that they have spoken with employees after receiving an anonymous letter, apparently from a group of in-house adjusters, accusing the insurer of understaffing and overworking claims professionals.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
A California workplace safety oversight board adopted a new standard for indoor workplaces to enact safety measures when the temperature reaches 87°F.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
By Allen Laman With temperatures pushing above 90 degrees in parts of the Midwest and Northeast United States, many American workers are clocking in during what AccuWeather described as an “intense heat wave that is impacting more than 135 million …
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Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
Projected changes to California workers’ comp claims frequency and severity due to industry mix of employment are negligible through 2026, while employment in most industries fully recovered from the initial pandemic related changes by the end of 2022, a new …
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
By Susanne Sclafane Even though direct loss ratios for commercial auto and other liability lines rose in first-quarter 2024, across all lines U.S. property/casualty insurers posted a net combined ratio of 94 — the best since first-quarter 2007.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
National Specialist insurer Hiscox appointed Mary Boyd CEO of its U.S. business unit to succeed Kevin Kerridge, who is stepping down after 30 years in the business. Boyd had been CEO of Plymouth Rock Assurance’s independent agency business since 2018.
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
JULY 14, 2024
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Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
My previous two columns (May and June 2024) addressed issues with hail and windstorm claims regarding the discovery and reporting of damage, actual cash value versus replacement cost valuation and 180-day reporting conditions, percentage deductibles, special cosmetic damage limitations, and …
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
National PCF Insurance Services, The Brady Agency, Ignitist, Roseberry Insurance Agency, Sinnot Agency Broker PCF Insurance Services continued its recent buying spree with the purchase of four insurance businesses in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Iowa.
Insurance Journal
JULY 14, 2024
Home Insurance Costs “I never even talked about insurance, really up until the last year and a half. … Now, it’s a significant impact for the borrower as they qualify for the loan.
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