E-Discovery LLC

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Complex Discovery

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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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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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In recent weeks I have frequently been asked for my thoughts on the interaction between the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). My answer is always that I am a bit concerned about the impact of DOGE on the Agency. It seems to me that a user-funded agency falls into a slightly different category with respect to government efficiency measures on the use of funds.

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Legally Speaking

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Technology 40

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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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 risks before they become problems.

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

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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