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Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move

Attorney at Work

Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Waiting until the end of the week to track time could cause you to lose 2550% of your law firm's billable hours. Capture more time with Rocket Matter Track. The post Effortless Time Tracking + QuickBooks = Your New Power Move appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Ransomware Gangs’ Merciless Attacks Bleed Small Companies Dry

Insurance Journal

The black-and-white message flickering across computer screens sparked panic at Knights of Old, a 158-year-old UK delivery company: “If you’re reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead.

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Lack of oversight called legitimate reason to doom Max 737 Boeing-DOJ plea deal

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Antares Announces Leadership Team for New Commercial Division

Insurance Journal

Antares Global Management Ltd. announced three key appointments for its new Commercial Division, which comprises Syndicate 1274 and Bermuda-based Antares Re.

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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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FTC cracks down on 3 clothing companies for false ‘Made in USA’ claims

Legal Dive

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Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Top US$100B for 5th Consecutive Year: Swiss Re

Insurance Journal

Estimated insured losses from natural catastrophes are on track to surpass US$135 billion in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year, according to Swiss Re Institute.

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Goldman Sachs Quits Global Climate Coalition for Banks

Insurance Journal

Goldman Sachs said it has quit a sector coalition aimed at aligning bank lending and investment activities with global efforts to fight climate change, marking the latest high-profile departure of a U.S. financial firm from the group. The U.S.

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AI, Ethics, and Excellence: Insights from November 2024’s Vendor Voices

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: In this months Vendor Voices , ComplexDiscovery O explores the dynamic developments in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance throughout November 2024. From the latest edition of Andrew Haslams Buyers Guide to transformative AI innovations and strategic industry partnerships, this comprehensive update highlights the sectors ongoing commitment to innovation, compliance, and ethical practice.

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China Aims to Boost Foreign Investment in Property Insurance Market

Insurance Journal

China’s financial regulator unveiled a plan on Friday to enhance supervision and support the development of the property insurance industry, according to a statement.

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GPT-4 Breakthrough: Emerging Theory of Mind Capabilities in AI

E-Discovery Team

Michal Kosinski, a computational psychologist at Stanford, discovered that GPT-4 showcases Theory of Mind (ToM), the ability to perceive another's mental state through behavior and context, traditionally seen as uniquely human. This finding implies that advanced AIs can predict and react to human emotions and beliefs, potentially revolutionizing fields like law and ethics.

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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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After 23 Years as CEO, Craft Moves to Producer Role at Palomar as Williford Takes Helm

Insurance Journal

Alabama-based Palomar Insurance, a 70-year-old agency with offices across the state and in Mississippi and Georgia, announced that longtime CEO Tony Craft will step down to be a producer in the company.

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COST BITES 199: HIGHER LONDON RATE CAN BE USED FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION, EVEN IF LOWER RATES MAY APPLY LATER

Civil Litigation Brief

The judgment of ICC Judge Barber in Brierley v Howe & Anor (Re Costs – 36 Bourne Street Ltd) [2024] EWHC 2983 (Ch) raises the interesting question as to whether the complexity of an application should lead to the solicitor’s.

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Baltimore First Responders Rush to Contain Fire in City’s Wood Refuse Area

Insurance Journal

Baltimore firefighters last night rushed to the scene of a fire spotted at a wood waste collection yard run by the city. At approximately 5:10 p.m.

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Binance Platform Coin Resales Are Securities Trades, SEC Says

Securities Docket

New SEC allegations about investor-to-investor sales of Binance Holdings Ltd.’s BNB coin and ten other cryptocurrency assets are sufficient to support claims for operating an unregistered securities exchange, the agency said in a brief. The claims against Binance and two affiliatesBAM Trading Services Inc. and BAM Management US Holdings Inc.should be allowed to proceed, the Securities and Exchange Commission told the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday in opposition

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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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Failure to Produce Proof of Purchase Dooms Insurer’s Product Liability Case

Insurance Journal

A federal court in Pennsylvania recently affirmed that plaintiffs seeking to hold a seller or distributor liable for a faulty product must provide clear evidence of where they purchased their product.

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Atmos Energy Corporation Announces Retirement of Karen E. Hartsfield and Appointment of Jessica Bateman Pulliam to Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Securities Docket

The Companys Board of Directors has appointed Jessica Bateman Pulliam to the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective January 1, 2025. In her new role, Ms. Bateman Pulliam will join the Companys Management Committee, reporting to Kevin Akers, President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Bateman Pulliam will join Atmos Energy from Baker Botts L.L.P. where she currently serves as a partner and co-chair of the firmwide Securities and Shareholder Litigation

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Georgia Parents and Teen Indicted in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash

Insurance Journal

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) A Georgia couple has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities say they let their daughter and her friends drink alcohol before they got in a fatal car crash that left one of them dead.

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Nelson Mullins Grows White-Collar Practice with Seasoned Litigator in Washington, D.C.

Securities Docket

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, welcomes partner Benjamin Britz to its Washington, D.C. office. Britz joins the firms litigation practice group in a lateral move from Hughes Hubbard & Reed. Source: Nelson Mullins Grows White-Collar Practice with Seasoned Litigator in Washington, D.C.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegals Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Aviva Reaches Initial £3.6 Billion Deal to Buy Direct Line

Insurance Journal

Aviva Plc reached a preliminary agreement to buy Direct Line Insurance Group Plc for 3.6 billion ($4.6 billion) in a deal that would create the UK’s largest motor insurer.

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McKinsey unit settles claims it bribed South African officials

Securities Docket

A subsidiary of top global consulting firm McKinsey & Company agreed to pay nearly $123 million to settle claims that it bribed government officials in South Africa, the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday. Federal prosecutors also unsealed a 2022 guilty plea by Vikas Sagar, a former senior partner at McKinsey who worked in the subsidiarys South Africa office.

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UK Issues Red Warning as Storm Darragh Brings Hurricane-Strength Winds

Insurance Journal

Storm Darragh has triggered a red weather warning for the west coast of Wales and the Bristol Channel on Saturday, with hurricane-force winds forecast.

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ITS NOT TOO LATE IN THE YEAR FOR “CLAIM FORM” CASES: JUDGE ALLOWS APPEAL AND GRANTS CLAIMANT EXTENSION OF TIME TO SERVE THE PARTICULARS OF CLAIM: CPR 3.9 & DENTON DID NOT APPLY

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to solicitor Chris Topping of Broudie Jackson Canter for sending me a copy of the judgment of HHJ Bird inBrown -v- the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police(5th December 2024). The judge allowed an appeal against the.

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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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Texas Tire Distributor Faces $288K Fine After Forklift Operator’s Death

Insurance Journal

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Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 6: GAO Releases Third-Party Litigation Funding Report; PQA Must Identify Members in VLSI Patent Litigation; CAFC Issues Two Precedential Decisions

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks and Bites: the Government Accountability Office published its report on third-party funding for patent litigation showing mixed responses to proposed disclosure requirements; the Second Circuit affirms a lower ruling that copyright ownership claims to George Clinton sound recordings are time-barred; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office withdraws controversial proposed rules over terminal disclaimer practice; and more.

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Fraud Ringleader in Washington Sentenced, Ordered to Pay $7.1M in Restitution

Insurance Journal

A Washington man has been sentenced to a dozen years in prison and ordered to pay $7.1 million for leading a fraud scheme that involved staged collisions. A U.S.

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Super Micro proposed class actions head toward consolidation

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Texas Senate to Pursue Ban on THC Products in 2025

Insurance Journal

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Wednesday that lawmakers in the state Senate would move to ban all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, in Texas.

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DEI failures contributed to a drop in stock prices, Lululemon shareholder alleges

Legal Dive

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Missouri to See Reduction in Workers’ Comp Rates in 2025

Insurance Journal

The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) announced that employers should see a reduction in workers’ compensation rates in 2025, marking the fourth straight year of decreased rates.

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The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own – The New York Times

Securities Docket

… Theres a good chance that MicroStrategy, which trades like Bitcoins wilder cousin, is hiding in your retirement account. I own the stock indirectly, as a holder of Vanguard index funds through my workplace retirement plan. And it is a holding in all manner of diversified stock funds that include small and midsize publicly traded companies, run by Vanguard, Fidelity, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley or, really, just about any large asset manager.

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Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc Conquers Detractors and Direct Line

Insurance Journal

Amanda Blanc is determined to steer Aviva Plc to one of the biggest takeovers in its history, a highlight in a storied insurance career where she’s stood up to challenges including activist shareholders and sexist barbs. If her 3.

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Trump Plans to Appoint Musk Confidant David Sacks as AI, Crypto Czar – WSJ

Securities Docket

President-elect Donald Trump named a Silicon Valley investor close to Elon Musk as the White Houses artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency policy chief, signaling the growing influence of tech leaders and loyalists in the new administration. David Sacks, a longtime venture capitalist who worked with Musk at PayPal more than two decades ago, will serve as theWhite House A.I. & Crypto Czar, Trump said on his social-media platform Truth Social.

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