Law Sites
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Supreme Court of Texas this week gave preliminary approval to rules that would allow the delivery of legal services in certain circumstances by licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants who are not lawyers.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 8, 2024
Invoicing is one of the most important processes to get right. The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Law Sites
AUGUST 8, 2024
Earlier this year, I wrote about the beta launch of davinci, an AI tool to assist intellectual property practitioners throughout the patent prosecution process. Today, that tool emerges from beta for general availability under a new name, DeepIP, and with a new direct integration within Microsoft Word.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 8, 2024
In Linet Americas, Inc. v. Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 2024 WL 3425795 (N.D. Ill. Jul. 15, 2024), the court held that “attachments to attorney client communications may be withheld as privileged without an independent basis for privilege.” For example, if a client sends a privileged email to counsel seeking legal advice, and attaches several files, neither the email nor the attached files need to be produced in discovery.
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Despite the dangers and expense associated with living in high-risk areas, large numbers of people are still moving to parts of America most impacted by wildfires, flooding and extreme heat.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2024
In an ongoing effort to reduce the backlog of patent applications, Brazil has introduced new appellate stage guidelines that significantly impact how applicants should respond to office actions and file appeals. These changes emphasize thorough and strategic responses to ensure all objections are properly addressed, paving the way for a more efficient patent granting process.
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Complex Discovery
AUGUST 8, 2024
Editor’s Note: In a highly publicized legal move, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, a company he co-founded, accusing it of deviating from its original mission in pursuit of financial gain. This article delves into the intricate details of the lawsuit, examining Musk’s allegations and the potential implications for the broader tech industry, particularly in the realms of cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Significant flooding was expected across southeast North Carolina and eastern South Carolina Thursday and Friday as Tropical Storm Debby made a second landfill just north of Charleston.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
The agency said its climate rule will help to better inform investors with “more detailed, consistent, and comparable information” in replying to legal challengers.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Several European insurers recorded bumper first-half profits on Thursday, as customers burnt by a pandemic, war and a pick-up in natural catastrophes in recent years continue to face higher premiums on policies.
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Legal Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
The judge pointed out that the procedures, while covered for other qualifying conditions, were prohibited for gender dysphoria.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Increased flooding in Britain from overflowing rivers and blocked drains is leading insurers to pull back from offering cover, particularly for commercial properties and residential landlords, industry representatives say.
Civil Litigation Brief
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2024 come into force on the 1st October. We will be looking at some of the provisions in detail nearer the time. The new rules can be found here. In the interim period here.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed most of the claims in a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student who alleged that school officials committed racial and gender discrimination when they punished him for refusing to …
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Civil Litigation Brief
AUGUST 8, 2024
The judgment of Mrs Justice Hill in Graham v Fidelidade – Companhia De Seguros SA [2024] EWHC 2010 (KB) contains some salutary lessons for litigators. In particular the importance of complying the the rules for applying for extensions of time.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Zurich Insurance on Thursday posted a bigger than expected 7% rise in first-half operating profit to a record $4 billion due to a strong performance across the board and said it was on track to exceed its 2025 targets.
Civil Litigation Brief
AUGUST 8, 2024
There are some interesting observations in the Court of Appeal judgment today in MEX Group Worldwide Limited v Stewart Owen Ford & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 959 about the way cases should be presented in relation to allegations of non-disclosure. The Court.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is notifying the insurance industry that the maximum penalties that may be imposed for certain violations of the state’s insurance laws will be going up substantially starting October 1.
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IP Watchdog
AUGUST 8, 2024
On August 5, a series of Big Tech companies including Apple and Google filed an appellate brief at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) continuing their challenge to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) NHK-Fintiv rule for discretionary denials of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Pro Pallet, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based construction company, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Practice Panther
AUGUST 8, 2024
A prime example of a case management system is a comprehensive solution for task automation, document storage, client communication, and more. And with 45% of law firms upping their technology budgets in the past year, it’s clear that legal case management software is now fundamental in this profession. In the quest to find the best case management software for lawyers , it’s essential to consider how these platforms are reshaping practice efficiency, adapting to diverse legal needs, and reimagi
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
For the first time in roughly 40 years, the Environmental Protection Agency used its emergency authority to halt the sale of a weed-killing pesticide that harms the development of unborn babies.
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Legal Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
Should the agency sue the rental property software company, it will be alleging collusion among companies that arguably have had no contact with one another, a former FTC adviser says.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services. PCF Health & Benefits Practice Leader, Al Marino, teamed up with Hugh O’Toole, CEO of Innovu, to discuss ways to navigate healthcare data for human capital risk enhancement.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
Capital One’s proposed acquisition of the smaller Discover seems “too small to be a core antitrust concern,” said Barry Barnett, an antitrust lawyer and partner at Susman Godfrey.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Elected officials and union leaders in Baltimore are calling for safer and more humane working conditions for the city’s public works employees after a man collapsed and died from heatstroke last week while collecting trash during hot summer weather.
Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B
AUGUST 8, 2024
The relationship between a company and its legal representation is important. When that relationship goes awry, the consequences can be disastrous. Legal malpractice happens when a legal service provider fails to competently perform their duties, resulting in harm to their client. For businesses, legal malpractice can result in significant financial loss, damaged reputation and operational disruption.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Alliant Insurance Services, a distributor of insurance products around the U.S., has named Sean Bisig vice president and producer in its employee benefits group. He will continue to be based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Legal IT Insider
AUGUST 8, 2024
Clifford Chance’s chief technology officer Paul Greenwood will join the distinguished board of the University of London on 1 August for a period of three of more years, the university […] The post Clifford Chance’s CTO Paul Greenwood to join University of London Board of Trustees appeared first on Legal IT Insider.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
The city of Naperville must pay $22.5 million in damages for the wrongful conviction of a man accused of arson and murder. A federal jury awarded the damages to William Amor’s estate, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday.
Securities Docket
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Taylor Woods and Howard Wu, the co-founders and co-owners of Urban Commons, LLC, with securities fraud involving two schemes to defraud two sets of investors related to investments in and ownership of thirteen hotels in the United States, including the historic Queen Mary. The two schemes resulted in over $70 million in investor losses.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 8, 2024
Pittsford, NY. August 8, 2024 — Sutherland is excited to introduce CognilinkClaims™, an innovative AI-powered solution that integrates Classic AI and Generative AI capabilities to redefine and streamline the entire claims process.
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