Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

The weather forecasting industry has made big leaps in accuracy but has struggled with hyper-local predictions.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 14, 2025

Gray Robinson | The quality of your life is impacted deeply by the compassion you offer and the way you support and advocate for others. The post Attorneys: Compassion Is Your Superpower appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Law Sites

APRIL 14, 2025

In law practice today, technology is no longer optional it’s essential. As practicing attorneys increasingly rely on technology tools to serve clients, conduct research, manage documents and streamline workflows, the question is often debated: Are law schools adequately preparing students for this reality? Unfortunately, for the majority of law schools, the answer is no.

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E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 14, 2025

In Hall v. Baltimore Police Dept., 2025 WL 1024069 (D. Md. Mar. 31, 2025)(Austin, J.), the Court entered an order granting in camera review to address disputes regarding plaintiff Halls claim of work product protection: The purpose of the in-camera review is to ascertain whether all items are, as Plaintiff contends, opinion work product or, as Defendants contend, fact work product at least in part, such that at least some of the documents may be disclosed or redacted.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Munich Re said in a recent report it expects the global cyber insurance market to reach about $16.3 billion gross premiums in 2025, with continued growth that will have the market at more than $32 billion in 2023.

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

An Interview with Justice Salvador A. Mungia Justice Mungia with his family at his swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 13, 2025. Photo courtesy of Washington Supreme Court BY ELIZABETH PORTER Justice Salvador A. Mungia, who was elected to the Washington Supreme Court last November, was sworn in on Jan. 13 at the Temple of Justice in Olympia. Before joining the court, Justice Mungia practiced law at Gordon Thomas Honeywell in Tacoma for almost 40 years.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 14, 2025

The Commercial Court report for 2023 – 2024 shows that there have been some changes to the Commercial Court Guide. The Guide has removed the requirement to obtain permission for a witness statement to exceed 30 pages. It is hoped.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Higginbotham, one of the largest insurance agencies headquartered in Texas, has expanded its footprint in the Southeast by adding agencies in Georgia and Tennessee.

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

News, Information, and Resources of Interest to WSBA Members. Apply for Ninth Circuit Judgeship > The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a Bankruptcy Judgeship for the Western District of Washington. This position is available immediately; however, the selection process may take up to 18 months to complete.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Five people have been charged in a large-scale insurance fraud scheme involving misrepresented life insurance policies that resulted in fraudulent commissions totaling over $1.4 million. The five, which include a former insurance agent, reportedly fraudulently obtained more than $1.

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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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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

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].

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of utility Edison International, said on Friday it had submitted an initial plan to rebuild the areas within its service territory that were devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires in January.

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

Bar Number: 59327 My vision is to make the world realize being an attorney is about collaborating with people, not acting better than them. I pursue it through my practice, The Longhair Lawyer. When Im not practicing law, youll probably find me somewhere outdoorsin a place thats hard to reach. What is the most interesting case you have handled in your career so far and why?

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Morocco ‘s social security agency said troves of data were stolen from its systems in a cyberattack this week that resulted in personal information being leaked on the messaging app Telegram.

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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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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

COLUMN > Ethics & the Law Photo illustration Getty/Velishchuk By Mark J. Fucile Fact witnesses can make a critical difference in a case. Their role varies with any given litigation. In one instance, the witness might be a bystander to an automobile accident who can say whether the light was green or red. In another, the witness may be a former employee who can provide the institutional memory of why a company involved in litigation did or did not take particular action in the past.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

A 62-year-old Houston resident has admitted to laundering proceeds from a large-scale bank fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

COLUMN > Innovation in Law Illustration Getty/cagkansayin BY JORDAN L. COUCH In 2015, the Washington Civil Legal Needs Study reported that 76 percent of people with civil legal needs do not get legal help. 1 Of that 76 percent, 11 percent had tried to find legal help but were unsuccessful. Some of these people (nearly a third) said they could not afford to hire a lawyer.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

DaVita Inc. said it has been impacted by ransomware that had locked down parts of its network.

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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 and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Complex Discovery

APRIL 14, 2025

Editors Note: The March 2025 Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings dropped to 89 transactions, marking the lowest monthly total since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in April and May 2020. This significant decline follows the implementation of new premerger notification requirements by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in February 2025.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

An Idaho man pleaded guilty to one count of felony insurance fraud for diverting fiduciary funds for personal use. Johnny Mateo Robles, Jr.

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Securities Docket

APRIL 14, 2025

The U.S. Government Accountability Office plans to scrutinize changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including any led by the White House or Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, according to a letter sent to Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The GAO, Congress’ nonpartisan research arm, told senators Elizabeth Warren and Mark Warner it will review the SEC’s recent efforts to cut staff, end leases and consolidate its work, according to a copy of t

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Security First Insurance, one of the larger carriers in Florida, with 136,500 policies in force, has elevated two people to key positions. Scot Moore was named chief financial officer, the insurer said in an announcement Monday.

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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.

Legally Speaking

APRIL 14, 2025

In our final episode of Legally on the Move: Careers, Tech & Insights from Dubai, we talk to previous guests Chrissie Wolfe, Sahar Farooqi and Sarah Murphy. Today, we wrap things up for our exciting miniseries and ask the most important questions about the future of legal tech.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Australia’s competition regulator said on Monday Clorox’s local unit had been fined A$8.25 million ($5.19 million) by the Federal Court over falsely claiming its GLAD kitchen and garbage bags were partially made from recycled ocean plastic.

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Practice of Law

APRIL 14, 2025

To address what it perceived as shortcomings in the federal INFORM Consumers Act, California passed Senate Bill 1144 in 2024 to shore up the gaps and address the selling of stolen goods online. On April 9, 2025, a lobbying group for the biggest online commerce platforms filed suit in California to keep the law from going into effect on July 1. Netchoice claims that its members will suffer an undue burden from increased responsibility on the digital version of what used to be the classified ads i

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

A Texas man who says Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed or his personal assistant shot at him while he was sitting inside a Mercedes-Benz on a dealer lot in December is suing the two-time Super Bowl champ for at least $1 …

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

COLUMN BY SUNITHA ANJILVEL Greetings from your Bar president! Spring in the Pacific Northwest always feels like an awakening. If you are feeling similarly energized, I invite you to channel some of that renewed spring in your step for the good of our profession and democracy. The WSBAs Rule of Law Ambassador Program, which has been in the works for the past year, will launch on Law Day, May 1.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

COVINGTON, Ga. (AP) A Walmart employee shot and killed a co-worker inside a Georgia store and critically wounded another worker outside early Friday while the business was closed to the public, authorities said.

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WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

COLUMN > A Note From the WSBA Executive Director BY TERRA NEVITT For most of my adult life, American society has felt divided. At any given time, roughly half of us seem to feel deeply fearful for the future of our country. Like many, when I am out in the community, I find myself drawn to like-minded people. It feels good to have my fears and anger validated by others.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 14, 2025

Estonia’s navy stopped and boarded a sanctioned, Russia-bound vessel in the Baltic Sea on Friday over its insurance status and suspicions that the vessel belonged to Moscow’s shadow fleet, which facilitates the illicit trade in Russian oil.

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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.

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