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Maryland Report Says Many Workers Misclassified, Costing $59M in Workers’ Comp Premiums

Insurance Journal

Worker misclassification in Maryland is widespread, leaving thousands of workers without injury protection and depriving insurance companies of more than $58 million in workers’ compensation premiums each year, according to a report from a state task force.

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Escalating Tensions: Russia Intensifies Offensive Amid Intelligence Uncertainty

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As the war in Ukraine enters another decisive phase, intelligence-sharing dynamics are shaping the battlefield in unprecedented ways. Recent reports suggest that the United States has curtailed intelligence support to Ukraine, raising concerns among Western and Ukrainian officials about the immediate impact on military operations.

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Why Cyber Insurers Should Partner in Cybersecurity Support

Insurance Journal

The history of insurance dates back as far as 2000 BCE, when merchants and traders developed basic risk-sharing agreements to protect against financial losses from unpredictable events.

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IT WOULD BE AN “AFFRONT TO JUSTICE” TO ALLOW THE CLAIMANT’S CLAIM TO SUCCEED: “LIES IN THE COURSE OF LITIGATION ARE OFFENSIVE TO THE COURT”: SOME VERY UNCLEAN HANDS…

Civil Litigation Brief

We are looking again at the judgmentof HHJ Paul Matthews inBains v Irshad & Anor [2025] EWHC 491 (Ch). This time about the consequences of telling lies to the court. The equitable doctrine that most lawyers remember best is the.

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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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Virginia’s Top Court Rejects Amazon’s ‘Zig-Zag’ in Upholding Flex Drivers as Employees

Insurance Journal

The Virginia Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that Amazon Flex drivers are employees and not independent contractors while criticizing the company for changing its arguments after it lost in prior decisions.

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Exploring the Differing Views of the ITC and CAFC on ETSI Licensing Declarations

IP Watchdog

Last fall, we wrote about the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuits (CAFC) decision in the matter ofTelefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Ericsson AB, Ericsson, Incl. v. Lenovo (United States), Inc. et. al., focusing, in particular, on the CAFCs findings regarding interpretation and performance of the contractual obligation associated with the licensing declaration utilized by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as set forth in the ETSI IPR Policy.

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From Philosophy to the Future of Law: Redefining Legal Tech & Human Creativity – Rafie Faruq – S9E01

Legally Speaking

Can AI make the legal system more accessible and human-centred? This week, Im joined by Rafie Faruq, CEO of Genie AI, the worlds most secure AI legal assistant.

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Cascading Extreme Weather Events Unleash Billions in Damages Globally

Insurance Journal

First came a dry spell that parched the land, then a spark, followed by some wind. Suddenly, swaths of South Carolina were consumed by voracious flames.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Lobbies Trump Associates in Hopes of a Pardon – The New York Times

Securities Docket

Consulting with a lawyer who has ties to President Trump. Reaching out to Washington lobbyists. And sitting for a jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson. Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced cryptocurrency mogul who was once a top Democratic donor, has embarked on a long-shot campaign to secure a pardon from the Trump administration, six people with knowledge of the matter said. […] There is no indication that the Bankman-Frieds and their allies have reached Mr.

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People & Places

Insurance Journal

National Westchester, Chubb’s Excess and Surplus Lines Division, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, named Matt Booker, head of brokerage property and inland marine, as property practice leader. Tom McLaughlin, head of brokerage casualty, has been appointed casualty practice leader.

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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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Insuring “Red Zone” High-Value Homes: A Look at California’s Wildfires and the Luxury Home Insurance Market

Insurance Journal

By Allen Laman When the calendar flipped to 2025, Lacey Garrison Strom was optimistic. As the executive vice president of private client services at California-based Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Garrison Strom secures insurance coverage for affluent clients across the Golden State.

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Washington Timber Company Fined $114K for Child Labor Violations

Insurance Journal

A Washington timber company was fined $114,300 for reportedly violating state and federal child labor regulations. The violations involve a 17-year-old worker, who was reportedly injured while working on one of MVR Timber Cutting Company’s logging operations.

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Florida OIR Wants More Data, Warns Insurers About Concurrent Causation Denials

Insurance Journal

By William Rabb As consumer complaints have apparently mounted over unpaid hurricane losses, Floridais top insurance regulator and some lawmakers have signaled new scrutiny on insurance carriersi claims-handling practices.

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Long Island Brush Fires Prompt Emergency Declaration

Insurance Journal

March 8 Multiple brush fires burned in Long Island State Pine Barrens Reserve, a wooded area near bedroom communities outside New York City, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency.

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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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Honolulu Allowing Some Developers to OK Their Own Projects

Insurance Journal

More than a year after the Honolulu City Council created a program to reduce the city’s backlog of building permit applications, the city’s permitting department director said she’s close to starting the program.

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

Insurance Journal

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

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Business Moves

Insurance Journal

East Insurance Services of New England, ACORN Insurance Alliance Agencies Regional independent agency network Insurance Services of New England (ISNE) expanded into Connecticut with eight additional agencies. The Connecticut agencies include Ahrens, Fuller, St.

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Declarations

Insurance Journal

Uninsurable Future? “We’re marching steadily towards an uninsurable future in the United States because we’re not doing enough fast enough to address the underlying cause, which is climate change.” — Dave Jones, California’s insurance commissioner from 2011 to 2018.

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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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How Much Do Independent Insurance Agents Make?

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Before venturing into independent insurance sales, it’s crucial to consider the variable earnings potential, which is influenced by a range of factors.

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Washington Bill Would Provide Restitution for Policyholders Harmed by Insurers

Insurance Journal

A bill to allow the Washingtonis insurance commissioner to order restitution for policyholders harmed by insurance companies moved out of the state Senate Business, Financial Services, and Trade Committee.

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AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Mercury and Subsidiaries Over LA Wildfires

Insurance Journal

AM Best revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of a (Excellent) for the members of Mercury Casualty Group.

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Texas PR Specialist Sues Blake Lively for Defamation

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Dalton A Texas crisis communications specialist has sued Blake Lively for defamation after the actor pulled him into her legal fight with co-star and director Justin Baldoni over their film, It Ends With Us.

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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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A Binder is Binding Enough, Alabama Supreme Court Says in Win for Arbitration Clauses

Insurance Journal

Is a binder binding, even if the property owner never received the insurance policy? Yes, it is, the Alabama Supreme Court decided in a recent case that marks another win for insurers relying on binding arbitration agreements.

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Sedgwick: U.S. Product Recalls Reached High Level Again Last Year

Insurance Journal

The number of U.S. product recalls remained high in 2024 with more than 3,200 events recorded for the second consecutive year, a new report shows. Sedgwick brand protectionis 2025U.S.

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US P/C Industry Improves Despite 2024 Underwriting Loss: Changes in Personal Lines Segment Driver of Expected Improvement

Insurance Journal

By Chad Hemenway The U.S. property/casualty industry took another underwriting loss in 2024, but results improved thanks to rate increases and changes in risk selection, most notably in the personal lines sector.

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The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Ruling on Class Certification: A Watershed Moment for Insurance and Business Litigation

Insurance Journal

Imagine a world where insurers could fend off class action lawsuits early on simply because a handful of claimants lack tangible harm. That world may soon become reality. In a case poised to reshape the class action landscape, the U.S.

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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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A Review of California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law

Insurance Journal

Workersi compensation insurers and California employers alike have faced new responsibilities for employee safety from July 1, 2024, when legislation aimed at reducing workplace violence took effect.

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Preventing the Dreaded ‘Offer Renege’

Insurance Journal

Nothing feels like a bigger gut punch than when a candidate reneges on an offer. I assume youire like me and prefer to avoid that feeling at all costs.

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Preventing Workplace Violence Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Exercise: Risk Management Experts

Insurance Journal

By L.S. Howard Businesses are now required to implement robust workplace violence prevention plans in Californiaounder a new law that became effective in July 2024.

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A Look at Rate Trends

Insurance Journal

Premium renewal rates were up again in fourth-quarter 2024 but continue to trend lower for most commercial lines products.

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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.