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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.
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.
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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.
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 ).
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Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) A former maintenance director of a southern West Virginia county school system was charged in a scheme to steal about $3.4 million from a local board of education.
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).
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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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Jackson Hole Insurance LLC in Wyoming. Evan Molyneaux, president, and Geoff Whitaker, senior sales executive, will join Hub Mountain.
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
An Intro to Your Local Female Maritime Bar BY CAREY GEPHART AND MOLLY HENRY The maritime industry plays an integral role in Washington state. Women have been historically underrepresented in the industry, 1 and this is mirrored in the practice of maritime law. 2 Maritime means connected with the sea, and maritime law governs the unique circumstances surrounding those peoples, places, and things so connected.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence is at the center of Experian’s annual breach forecast due to its enabling capabilities.
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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
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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
Insurance brokerage Trucordia reports that its most recent acquisition is the Richard King Insurance Agency, a family-owned brokerage firm in Powhatan, Virginia.
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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.
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.
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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) Director will retire at the end of the year, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced.
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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.
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Amazon.com Inc. leaders rejected internal recommendations that the company relax warehouse worker productivity rates to curb injuries, according to a report from a congressional committee.
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.
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 …
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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
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance and Chubb Overseas General. A summary of these new hires follows here.
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.
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.
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
Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Agency LLC, a division of Schrager Hampson Aviation Insurance Group, has announced the acquisition of Charles W. Bilella Agency Ltd, its sixth aviation insurance acquisition. The Charles W.
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
THESE NOTICES OF THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS AND ACTIONS are published pursuant to Rule 3.5(c) of the Washington Supreme Court Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct. Active links to directory listings, RPC definitions, and documents related to the disciplinary matter can be found at the links below or by looking up the respondent in the Discipline Notice Directory at [link].
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
It’s a question that has cropped up in state courts only on rare occasions: If the owner or officer of a subcontractor firm opts out of workers’ compensation coverage for himself, can he then sue the general contractor for negligence …
WA Bar News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
This In Remembrance section lists WSBA members by Bar number and date of death. The list is not complete and contains only those notices of which the WSBA has learned through correspondence from members. When available, obituaries are linked below. Please email notices and requests to link obituaries to wabarnews@wsba.org. Brian L. Comstock , #184, 11/15/2024* James Krider , #1398, 9/19/2024 Todd Maiden , #14922, 9/16/2024 Bryan Poehler , #12252, 9/14/2024 John Franklin Sherwood (Sr.), #2948, 9/
Insurance Journal
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Massachusetts law enforcement officials report that 12 individuals identified as stealing 63 high-end vehicles totaling more than $2.6 million have been arraigned. Another individual related to the investigation has an outstanding warrant and has not yet been arrested.
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