Lawmatics
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Picture this: Its late at night, and a potential client is frantically Googling best criminal defense attorney near me after an unexpected run-in with the law. Now imagine your firm isnt even on the first page of results. Thats not just a missed opportunity its a client for your competitor. The reality is that 46% of all Google searches have local intent ( Saga Pixel ).
Law Sites
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Saying there is a critical need for changes to the ethics rule, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers has submitted a letter to the president of the American Bar Association urging significant revisions to Model Rule 5.4, the long-standing prohibition on lawyers sharing fees with non-lawyers. The Dec.
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IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This year saw the start of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) issuing substantive decisions. As of December 9, the UPC has issued over 20 decisions on the merits, primarily involving infringement actions, and numerous decisions relating to provisional measures. The Court has granted injunctions in all cases where a patent has been found to be valid and infringed (including Standard Essential Patent (SEP) cases).
E-Discovery LLC
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In Jackson v. Tesla, Inc., 2024 WL 5011620 (N.D. Ca. Dec. 6, 2024), the court held that the work of a non-testifying consultant that was provided to a testifying expert was discoverable. The non-testifying consultant reviewed unintended acceleration complaints in a federal (NHTSA) database. The consultant used criteria supplied by plaintiffs testifying expert, Dr.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This week my conversation is with Carlo Cotrone, who is a Chief IP Counsel and frequent contributor to IPWatchdog, both our online publication and at our in-person programs. During our conversation we discuss taking a holistic view that focuses on the IP strategy, the people, and the operational aspects of building and managing a team, which includes both in-house employees, outside law firms and service providers, all working together in coordination to deliver high impact for the company.
Attorney at Work
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Katie Barnard | It's easy to fall prey to terms that could leave you without control over your most fundamental assets. The post Starting Your Own Law Firm in 2025? Two Costly Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In May of 2022, as Florida lawmakers debated solutions to the Florida property insurance crisis, a number of Democrats in the state Senate argued that it wasn’t litigation and roof claims that had led to so many insurer insolvencies: It …
The Marshall Project
DECEMBER 17, 2024
In lawsuits and interviews, people held at Lee penitentiary described correctional officers breaking teeth, fracturing ribs and using the N-word.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence is at the center of Experian’s annual breach forecast due to its enabling capabilities.
The Marshall Project
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The sheriffs department lags behind other agencies by failing to offer a website to help the public quickly learn whos inside its notorious county jail.
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association expects to spend more on reinsurance in 2025 to account for projected policy count and exposure growth and losses to the association’s catastrophe reserve trust fund (CRTF) arising from Hurricane Beryl.
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Photo Getty / photoMacgyver BY WSBA STAFF Tis the season! Perhaps you broke bread with extended family recently and indulged in a favorite pastime during intergenerational diningreminiscing about what a buck or two used to buy. Remember when a Snickers bar cost 50 cents? And gas was under $2 a gallon? WSBA leaders have been having similar conversations of late, albeit gathered round the board table rather than the holiday table.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
New York’s largest taxi insurer that is facing serious financial and regulatory challenges has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $450 million against medical providers it alleges have been part of a huge fraud scheme that takes advantage of the …
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
A Conversation with Ninth Circuit Judge Morgan Christen COLUMN > Write to Counsel Photo Getty / Avosb WRITE TO US > If you have a question about legal writing that youd like to see addressed in a future Write to Counsel column by UW Law writing faculty, please submit it to wabarnews@wsba.org , with the subject line Write to Counsel. University of Washington School of Law Professor Jeff Feldman recently sat down with Judge Morgan Christen of the U.S.
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?
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
ConnectUW Holdings, the parent company of Connect Underwriting and other specialist reinsurance MGAs, announced it will take ownership of Lloyd’s box number 356 from Dec. 23, 2024.
Practice Panther
DECEMBER 17, 2024
With the holidays quickly approaching, its time to knock out those last-minute gifts on your list. Picking out presents for lawyers may be difficult for some people, especially if they havent spent much personal time with them, but theres no need to overthink it. Instead, here are 10 last-minute gift ideas for lawyers, many of which can be picked up in local stores or delivered quickly.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Spot Insurance, headquartered in Austin, Texas, appointed Joel Hamann as CEO. Hamann joined Spot in 2021 and most recently served as vice president of finance. He previously served as director of finance, technology and several other roles at Kohl’s Corporation.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
The bipartisan Junk Fees Rule takes aim at “bait-and-switch pricing” for lodging, as well as live-ticket events.
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!
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Becton, Dickinson & Co. has agreed to a $175 million fine over Securities and Exchange Commission claims it repeatedly misled investors about one of its most important products.
Jonathan Leach LLC
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Mock trials are a crucial component of legal education. They provide aspiring lawyers with opportunities to practice courtroom procedures, develop persuasive arguments, and understand the dynamics of legal disputes. However, mock trials can be adapted to benefit various fields outside of the law, allowing individuals to foster skills and insights that can be applicable across disciplines.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance and Chubb Overseas General. A summary of these new hires follows here.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Jasmine Singh, who traded Big Law for in-house counsel work, shares tips on doing your workplace diligence and why generative AI will improve legal practice.
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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Law firm DAC Beachcroft said it is expanding into the U.S. with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Insurance specialists Lawrence Klein and Gilbert Lee will join UK-based DACB as partners from law firm Robinson+Cole.
Legal Dive
DECEMBER 17, 2024
BD will pay a civil penalty to resolve charges it misled investors about risks associated with sales of its Alaris infusion pump, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
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Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2024
By Chas Meier and John Patzakis In todays compliance-driven environment, organizations must retain, discover, and manage large volumes of email dataeven when the employees who once owned that data have long since departed. In Microsoft 365 (M365), this is managed through the concept of inactive mailboxes. An inactive mailbox is a mailbox that remains accessible for legal, regulatory, or compliance reasons, but no longer corresponds to an active user.
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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Twelve European countries are set to clamp down on tankers that move millions of barrels of Russian petroleum around the world by asking to see how they’re protected against oil spills and other high-cost claims.
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Insurance brokerage Trucordia reports that its most recent acquisition is the Richard King Insurance Agency, a family-owned brokerage firm in Powhatan, Virginia.
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Bar Number: 55002 Robbie Philbrick is an operations-driven attorney drawn to digital transformation projects. Right now, the bulk of his workday involves resolving complex registrant conflicts arising from a large antitrust class action settlement. His independent consulting efforts focus on architecting intelligent agile kanban project workflows for SMEs.
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