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What Do the Return to Office and Hiring Freeze Orders Mean for Examiners and SPEs?

IP Watchdog

Further to reports that Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) judges will soon be required to return to the office, the lingering question for many is what effect the orderas well as the current, indefinite hiring freezewill have on Supervisory Patent Examiners (SPEs) at the Office and on day to day operations of the examining corps more broadly.

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Florida OIR Approves Smaller Average Rate Increases for Citizens This Year

Insurance Journal

Just as many Florida property insurers had hoped to see a boost to the private market with a maximum rate increase for Citizens Property Insurance Corp., state regulators have slashed the rate hike by more than half.

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Why Does it Take So Long to Get a Judicial Decision?

E-Discovery LLC

In Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple, Inc., 2024 WL 4947269 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2024)(Hixon, J.), aff’d , 2024 WL 5318836 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 31, 2024)(Rogers, J.), the Hon. Thomas S. Hixson wrote: The parties have a dispute about attorney-client privilege. With respect to document production concerning compliance with the injunction, Apple has produced about 95,000 documents and has withheld about 57,000 documents, meaning that Apple has asserted privilege over more than one third of the responsive do

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Viewpoint: How Will the California FAIR Plan Fare, and What’s Next for Independent Agents?

Insurance Journal

If there is a single bright spot to be found in the aftermath of the costliest wildfire in California’s history, it is that both the property/casualty insurance industry and the independent agents who serve as its personal point of contact …

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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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White Hat Hackers: The Unsung Heroes Fortifying the Digital Frontier

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, organizations are turning to an unexpected allyethical hackers. These cybersecurity specialists, often called white hat hackers, play a critical role in identifying vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. With cybercrime projected to cause $12 trillion in damages and the average cost of a data breach hitting $4.88 million, proactive security measures are no longer optional.

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NCDOI Fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4 Million Over Balance Billing of Insureds

Insurance Journal

UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina has agreed to pay a $3.4 million fine and take action to improve claims handling and prevent balance billing for out-of-network treatment after a state Department of Insurance investigation detailed multiple allegations.

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Passengers Safely Evacuated When Fire Engulfs Train in Philadelphia

Insurance Journal

Federal officials will investigate a commuter train fire in Philadelphia this week in which more than 300 passengers were safely evacuated.

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Overcoming the Lawyer’s Dilemma: Adopting a Successful Business Mindset – David Neagle – S8E49

Legally Speaking

What if the only thing standing between you and success is your mindset? This week, Im joined by David Neagle, Founder of Life is Now, whos helped thousands rewrite their stories and unlock personal freedom.

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UMass Pays Out $10K After Tiff With Insurer Over Student’s Prize for Half-Court Shot

Insurance Journal

UMass said it would pay a student the $10,000 prize for a halftime promotion at a women’s basketball game after a dispute with an insurance company over whether he stepped over the line when he made a half-court shot.

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People Moves: IMA Names Empey President, Salt Lake City and Utah Market Leader

Insurance Journal

IMA Financial Group named Kendall Empey president, Salt Lake City and market leader for Utah. Empey oversees employee benefits and property/casualty activities in the Utah market. Empey has experience in operations and running both large and regional brokers.

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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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Viewpoint: Early Executive Actions by Trump Portend a Major Contraction at OSHA

Insurance Journal

President Trump was sworn in for a second term the morning of January 20, and he spent the rest of that day setting a record for the most ever Day 1 executive actions.

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