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Generali to Comply With Government’s View on Natixis Deal, CEO Tells Newspaper

Insurance Journal

Italy’s biggest insurer Generali intends to heed advice from the government when Rome starts reviewing a planned asset management tie-up with France’s BPCE, CEO Philippe Donnet said in a newspaper interview on Friday.

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Top 5 Tips for Managing Your Law Firm Cloud Costs

Attorney at Work

Amy Kosey | Five tips to help your firm strike the right balance between functionality and cloud costs. The post Top 5 Tips for Managing Your Law Firm Cloud Costs appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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UK Financial Services Industry Slow to Hire Women to Top Roles, Report Finds

Insurance Journal

Britain’s financial industry has made little progress in recruiting more women to top positions, a new report from the UK finance ministry said on Thursday, a pace of change the head of British insurer Aviva called “unacceptable.

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“No Dog in the Fight” Analysis Applies to Scope of Subpoenas in the District of Maryland

E-Discovery LLC

In Hall v. Baltimore Police Dept., 2025 WL 509130 (D. Md. Feb. 13, 2025)(Austin, J.), the Court set out and applied the principles governing subpoenas and objections to them. The Court explained the dispute: Mr. Hall alleges that BPD and three former officersDonald Licato, Frank Barlow, and John Barrickconcealed exculpatory evidence and coerced false witness testimony during Plaintiffs 1992 murder trial.

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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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Leaked Files Raise Fears About Shell Oil Production Fleet, Years After Devastating Spill

Insurance Journal

Off the coast of Nigeria, one of the world’s largest oil production ships, called the Bonga, was taking oil from a field on the ocean floor and transferring it to a tanker ship.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 4: CAFC Corrects Date of Public Accessibility in Trade Secret Appeal; Sixth Circuit Issues Divided Opinion in Data Privacy Appeal; and OpenAI Urges Broad Copyright Exception in UK

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Federal Circuit issues precedential opinions clarifying that patents must be granted with exclusionary rights to receive provisional rights to reasonable royalties, and correcting the Eastern District of Texas courts analysis on the date of public accessibility in a trade secret misappropriation case; Ericsson and Lenovo reach a cross-licensing agreement the same week that Nokia and Amazon settle all litigation; and more.

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I Changed My Violent Prison Life in the Most Random Way: I Quit Drinking Soda

The Marshall Project

This simple act of self-denial forced me to admit that a major source of my lifes problems was my lack of self-discipline.

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Oracle Tells Clients of Second Recent Hack, Log-In Data Stolen

Insurance Journal

Oracle Corp. has told customers that a hacker broke into a computer system and stole old client log-in credentials, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Europe’s $750 Billion Financial Crime Crisis: A Call for Collaborative Defense

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Europe is facing a financial crime crisis of epic proportions, with illicit funds totaling an estimated $750 billion infiltrating its financial systems in 2023. This isnt just a statistical wake-up callits a defining challenge for professionals across cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. The transnational complexity of this issue demands not isolated institutional fixes but a new era of cross-border, cross-sector collaboration.

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SCOR Placed Under Court Examination for Allegations Against Former Chair Kessler

Insurance Journal

French reinsurance company SCOR said on Friday it has been placed under examination by a Paris court for facts alleged against its former chairman, Denis Kessler, in relation to Covea Group’s acquisition of PartnerRe in 2022.

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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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EXPERT EVIDENCE: THIS IS JUST ABOUT AS BAD AS IT GETS: EXPERT CONCEDES THAT PARTS OF THEIR EVIDENCE WAS “APPALLING”: ONE OF THE PARTIES DESCRIBED IT AS “TERRIFYING”

Civil Litigation Brief

In LB Croydon v D (Critical Scrutiny of the Paedeatric Overview) [2024] EWFC 438 HHJ Kathryn Major (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) was severely critical of the medical evidence called by the local authority. That part of the.

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Hackers Target Australia’s Largest Pension Funds in Coordinated Attacks

Insurance Journal

Hackers targeting Australia’s major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, and compromised more than 20,000 accounts.

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Legally On the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai – Ivan Chugunov – E15

Legally Speaking

In this episode of Legally on the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai, we talk to Ivan Chugunov a Legal Counsel of Kitare MFO, who helps businesses set up and scale in the UAE.

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Pennsylvania Woman Filed Claim on Barn Pulled Down by TV Reality Show, AG’s Office Said

Insurance Journal

A Pennsylvania woman who sold part of her barn for use in a barn-rebuilding TV reality show now faces charges after investigators said she filed a fraudulent wind claim on the structure.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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Former Healthcare Exec Files Defamation Suit To Get The Last Word Against Last Week Tonight

Practice of Law

Can the sin of omission serve as evidence of defamation? According to the former medical director of a managed care organization who was mocked by a hybrid news/comedy program using his own words, it absolutely can. Dr. Brian Morley, currently a physician advisor at a hospital, filed a lawsuit against comedian John Oliver and the show's production company in federal court on March 28, 2025.

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Markets/Coverages: Travelers Adds Enhanced Services for Cyber Liability; Willis AdWrap for Marketing and Ad Production

Insurance Journal

The Travelers Companies launched Travelers Cyber Risk Services, a suite of capabilities added to all cyber liability policies designed to help lower the risk of a cyberattack and the cost to recover from one.

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Just a Little Respect: Montana Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Proposed Suspension of Attorney General

Practice of Law

Getting along with every single person encountered in a workplace would be nice, but rather unlikely. Chances are any beef will involve someone further up on the food chain. If that's the case, describing them with contemptuous, undignified, discourteous, and disrespectful statements may not be the best solution. On March 28, 2025, a modified Montana Supreme Court heard arguments concerning state Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel's (ODC) recommendation

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People Moves: The Hanover Creates COO Position, Names Lavey to the Job

Insurance Journal

The Hanover, based in Worcester, Massachusetts, named Dick Lavey to the newly created role of chief operating officer, the property-casualty insurer said.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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How North Korea Cheated Its Way to Crypto Billions – WSJ

Securities Docket

… North Korea is now the worlds most dangerous crypto thief. It has swiped more than $6 billion in cryptocurrency over the past decadea sum so large that no one else compares. The countrys hackers are both patient and brazen, according to investigators. To get into companies computers, they comb through employees Facebook and Instagram pages and invent tailor-made stories to trick them into clicking on links with viruses.

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People Moves: Conyers Joins Brown & Riding’s Environmental Practice Leadership

Insurance Journal

Brown & Riding, headquartered in Dallas, hired Robert Conyers Jr., to lead B&R’s environmental practice with Jeff Hubbard. With over eight years of industry experience, Conyers joined Brown & Riding in 2017 and was named a principal in 2023.

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Elite unveils Premier Technology Partner Program – Interview

Legal IT Insider

Elite has launched a Premier Technology Partner Program, which will be at the centre of a new approval and certification process for third party vendors that integrate with the Elite […] The post Elite unveils Premier Technology Partner Program – Interview appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Peak Re Granted License to Open Reinsurance Branch in India

Insurance Journal

Peak Reinsurance Co. Ltd., a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, announced it was granted a reinsurance branch license in India.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.

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Law Firm Kirkland & Ellis in Talks With White House to Avoid Executive Order – WSJ

Securities Docket

Kirkland & Ellis, the largest U.S. law firm by revenue, is in talks with the White House to avoid an executive order similar to those levied against several of its rivals, according to people familiar with the matter. […] Three targeted firms, Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale, filed lawsuits challenging the administrations actions.

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Microsoft Pulls Back on Data Centers From Chicago to Jakarta

Insurance Journal

Microsoft Corp. has pulled back on data center projects around the world, suggesting the company is taking a harder look at its plans to build the server farms powering artificial intelligence and the cloud.

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Flavored E-Cigarette Manufacturers Left With Bitter Aftertaste After Supreme Court Ruling

Practice of Law

They come in varieties that include categories like minty, smooth, fruity, and dessert. Names offer strange and enticing options such as Meteor Milk, OMG, Lemon Killer Kustard, Candy Kahuna, and Grape Gummy Bear. They may sound like flavors for lip balm or a sugary drink, but they're all varieties of e-cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which had rejected hundreds of thousands of applications for flavored e-cigarettes on the basis that their attractiveness to young people didn't

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The All-in-One Solution for MGAs & Wholesalers: How Expert Insured Combines AI, Rating, Policy Lifecycle, and Accounting for Complete Management

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Expert Insured. Managing the entire insurance lifecycle can be a daunting task for MGAs and wholesalers, with processes spanning from underwriting to policy issuance and accounting.

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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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U.S. SEC Nominee Atkins Gets Confirmation Nod From Senate Banking Committee

Securities Docket

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has voted to advance the confirmations of President Donald Trump’s picks to run the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency both key positions for the future U.S. regulation of the crypto sector. The nominations of Paul Atkins to permanently take over the SEC from former Chair Gary Gensler and of Jonathan Gould to lead the banking regulator OCC now move to consideration by the overall Senate.

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Newsom Says California to Seek Tariff Exemptions From Allies

Insurance Journal

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships, casting the state as a buffer against the fallout of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

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Democrats Renew Court Bout for SEC Climate Rules as Agency Exits

Securities Docket

Massachusetts, New York, and more than a dozen other states, plus DC, are dedicated to defending SEC corporate emissions reporting requirements against lawsuits, after the agency stopped fighting for the 2024 rules last month. The declaration from Democratic attorneys general in a court document submitted late Wednesday was the first time their states affirmed a commitment to battling the legal challenges without the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Dallas Fed Warns of Slowing Growth in Trade-Reliant Texas

Insurance Journal

Texas, the nation’s top trading state, is facing a weakening economic outlook as the Trump administration’s sweeping trade and immigration policies fuel worries among businesses about higher costs, reduced demand and labor shortages, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of …

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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.