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Olga Mack Named CEO of TermScout to Lead Its Development Of AI-Driven ‘Certified Contracts’

Law Sites

TermScout, a company that uses technology to certify contracts as fair by verifying them against market standards, has named Olga V. Mack as chief executive officer. Mack succeeds Otto Hanson, who remains on the company’s board after joining Agiloft in January.

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Europe’s Hottest Year Turbocharged Extreme Weather Across Region

Insurance Journal

Europe experienced the hottest year on record in 2024, as climate change combined with a strong El Nio to generate a series of extreme weather events and force glaciers into retreat.

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Attorneys: 5 Investment Mistakes to Avoid During Market Drops

Attorney at Work

David Hunter | In a choppy market, even the smartest attorneys can make mistakes. The post Attorneys: 5 Investment Mistakes to Avoid During Market Drops appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Thomson Reuters Survey: Over 95% of Legal Professionals Expect Gen AI to Become Central to Workflow Within Five Years

Law Sites

Thomson Reuters today released its 2025 Generative AI in Professional Services Report, and it reveals that legal professionals have become increasingly optimistic about generative AI, with adoption rates nearly doubling over the past year and a growing belief that the technology should be incorporated into legal work.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Growing Fast, Going Public: Florida’s American Integrity Insurance Files for IPO

Insurance Journal

American Integrity Insurance, one of the largest property insurance carriers in Florida with more than 350,000 policies in force, is going to Wall Street with an initial public offering.

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Law Firm Disability Insurance Explained: 3 Risks Attorneys Often Overlook

Attorney at Work

Is your law practice protected? Learn how law firm disability insurance can safeguard your firm's financial stability. The post Law Firm Disability Insurance Explained: 3 Risks Attorneys Often Overlook appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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How to Leverage Contract Workflow Automation in 2025

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Handling contracts manually is a headachelost documents, endless email threads, and approvals that take way too long. If your team is stuck chasing signatures and fixing errors, its time to rethink your process and apply contract workflow automation. Automated contract management workflows take the stress out of contract handling by keeping everything organized, moving, and error-free.

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United Risk Launches Multi-Line Reinsurance MGA, Names Cahill as CEO

Insurance Journal

United Risk, a subsidiary of Applied Underwriters, announced it has formed a multi-line reinsurance managing general agent. Jay Cahill, previously United Risk’s chief financial officer, has been named chief executive officer of the new MGA.

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5 Best Contract Collaboration Software For Better Teamwork

Percipient

Managing contracts shouldnt be a constant struggle. Yet, for many teams, long email threads, version confusion, and slow approvals make it harder than it needs to be. When multiple people need to review and finalize an agreement, keeping everything organized can feel impossible. Collaboration-focused contract software changes that. By bringing edits, approvals, and tracking into a single system, teams can move contracts forward without the usual delays or miscommunication.

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An ESI Protocol Saved the Day for the Discovering Party

E-Discovery LLC

In Pincus Law Grp PLLC v. MJ Connections, Inc., 2025 WL 1070384 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 9, 2025), the court ruled in favor of a discovering party and ordered reproduction of previously-produced documents under the terms of an ESI Protocol. The court also addressed what it considered to be a dump truck production. Pincus sued MJ alleging interference with and breach of contract, among other claims.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Aderant Names Josiah Chaves As Chief Client Officer to Focus On Enhancing Client Success and Experiences

Law Sites

Aderant, a global provider of legal business management software, has appointed Josiah Chaves, an 11-year veteran of the company, as its new chief client officer, the company announced today. In his new role, Chaves, will be responsible for overseeing the integration of operational teams and work to enhance client experiences.

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IP, Globalization and the Future of Supply Chains: A Conversation with Sonja London | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week on this edition of IPWatchdog Unleashed, we speak with Sonja London. Sonia has been general counsel at TactoTek and before that she spent 14 years working for Nokia, where she oversaw Nokia's consumer electronics licensing, global licensing program for connectivity and video codecs, and was responsible for standardization. Sonja has spent the last year as President of Licensing Executives Society International (LESI), and her time in that role is winding down as LESIs annual meeting in

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APCIA Says Floridians Agree: Insurance Litigation Changes Are Working. Don’t Undo

Insurance Journal

Florida’s property insurance market is an example of the powerful impact that strong legislative reforms can have in addressing a crisis.

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Looks Prehistoric

The 10b-5 Daily

An ongoing issue in securities litigation is to what extent a short seller’s report can act as a corrective disclosure for purposes of establishing loss causation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit had the opportunity to address that issue for the first time last week. In Defeo v. IonQ, Inc. , 2025 WL 1035292 (4th Cir. April, 8, 2025) , the plaintiffs alleged that a short seller report had revealed to investors that IonQ, which makes quantum computing systems, did not have a

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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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Hertz Says Hackers Stole License Numbers, Credit Card Data

Insurance Journal

Hertz is alerting customers to a data breach involving drivers’ license numbers and other personal information following a hack in its supply chain.

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EXPERT EVIDENCE FOR HOUSING LAWYERS: WEBINAR 14th MAY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

I am giving a webinar for the Steve Cornforth Consultance on the 14th May 2025. It is aimed at housing lawyers and aims to have a comprehensive look at the rules, guidance and cases on the use of experts in.

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More Resilient Organizations Successfully Battled Ransomware in 2024: BakerHostetler

Insurance Journal

An annual report from law firm BakerHostetler said companies “are starting to win the battle against ransomware.

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When AI Gets Personal: Legal Implications of Artificial Intimacy

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Emotional bonds with AI are no longer speculativethey’re shaping user behavior and redefining the risks legal professionals must address. This thoughtful exploration of artificial intimacy examines the psychological, ethical, and legal implications of emotionally intelligent AI systems. As these technologies become more convincing and embedded in human lives, legal practitioners face new challenges in confidentiality, liability, and regulation.

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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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2024 Saw Second Most Tornadoes on Record in the US

Insurance Journal

New analysis indicates there were 1796 confirmed tornadoes in 2024, the second highest on record, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.

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Legally On The Move: Strategy, Scaling, Sunshine and Success from Ibiza

Legally Speaking

COMING SOON Legally On The Move: Strategy, Scaling, Sunshine and Success from Ibiza Official Podcast Series of The Lawyers Retreat Gallery (TBA)

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Texas Measles Cases Increase 4% as Spread Appears to Be Slowing

Insurance Journal

Texas reported 20 new confirmed measles cases on Tuesday, a 4% increase from Friday’s data as the virus’ spread appears to be slowing in the hardest-hit US state.

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WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG IN LITIGATION: TEN KEY POINTS CONSIDERED: ACT PROMPLY, ACT PROPERLY AND DON’T TELL LIES

Civil Litigation Brief

Legal Futures carries a report of a paralegal banned from the profession because she tried to cover up a mistake by lying to the court. This gives me a reason to reiterate points made regularly on this blog about what.

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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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OneDigital Acquires Tacoma-Based Fortune Insurance

Insurance Journal

OneDigital, an insurance brokerage, financial services, and HR consulting firm, has acquired Fortune Insurance, a property and casualty firm headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

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SEC Pushes Back on DOGE Request for Access to Some Agency Data – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

A member of Elon Musks government efficiency team asked Securities and Exchange Commission Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda to grant read and write access to some agency data, according to people familiar with the matter. The data access requested by Eliezer Mishory, who is leading the DOGE team at the SEC, includes staff emails, personnel data, contracts, and payments systems, the people said, speaking under the condition of anonymity.

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MarshBerry’s FirstChoice Expands to Minnesota and Arizona

Insurance Journal

MarshBerry announced that FirstChoice, a MarshBerry Company (FirstChoice), has expanded into Minnesota and Arizona. This strategic move provides independent insurance agency owners in these states with the opportunity to join FirstChoice’s thriving network and access to unparalleled resources and support.

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SEC and DOJ Veteran Jina Choi Joins Gibson Dunn in San Francisco – Gibson Dunn

Securities Docket

Gibson Dunn is pleased to announce that Jina Choi, most recently the Chief of the Corporate and Securities Fraud Section at the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Northern District of California, has joined the firms San Francisco office as a partner in the Securities Enforcement and the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. Jina also previously served as Director for the U.S.

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

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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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Cabot Creamery Butter Recalled Over Fecal Bacteria Contamination

Insurance Journal

A Vermont firm has recalled more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter. Agri-Mark Inc.

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THE JUDGE SHOULD NOT HAVE OVERRIDDEN THE EVIDENCE OF THE (UNCHALLENGED) EXPERT WITNESS: CLAIMANT WAS ENTITLED TO DAMAGES FOR PSYCHIATRIC INJURY

Civil Litigation Brief

InSarah Jane Young v John Anthony Downey[2025] EWCA Civ 177 the Court of Appeal sent out another reminder that there are difficulties in trial judges attempting to override the views of expert witnesses. “… in the circumstances.

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Central European Foot-and-Mouth Disease Leads to Animal Culls and Border Closures

Insurance Journal

Authorities in several countries in Central Europe are working to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease among cattle populations that has caused widespread border closures and required the killing of thousands of animals.

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Former Federal Prosecutor Joins BCLP’s White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice | BCLP – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Securities Docket

International law firm BCLP announced today the addition of Partner Joy Odom to the firms White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, based out of the Atlanta office. Source: Former Federal Prosecutor Joins BCLPs White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice | BCLP – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner The post Former Federal Prosecutor Joins BCLPs White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice | BCLP – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner appeared first on Securities Docket.

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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