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NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In Singleton v. Mazhari , 2024 WL 4644644 (D. Md. Oct. 30, 2024)(Austin, J.), non-party TEDCO’s blanket privilege and work product objections to a subpoena were denied; however, it lived to fight another day because the denial was without prejudice to file supported objections after a “meet and confer.” One core principle set out in Singelton is that a party cannot shift to the Court the work of determining what is or is not privileged.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Encouraged and abetted by free riders who would benefit unfairly from others’ work, well-intentioned lawmakers and judicial activists have compromised the U.S. patent system, threatening America’s prosperity and national security. But we have the chance to reverse this trend by supporting two bills that will be debated this week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Progressive said it will stop offering dwelling fire insurance, with nonrenewal notices going out as early as Nov. 19.
Complex Discovery
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: In a recent decisive move, South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a substantial fine on Meta, following a rigorous investigation into the company’s data handling practices. This ruling signals intensified regulatory attention on data privacy and user rights, particularly concerning large tech corporations like Meta.
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IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Last week, intellectual property (IP) law advocates against agency overreach became the latest to file an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Apple Inc. v. Vidal, an appeal brought by Big Tech companies challenging the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) NHK/Fintiv discretionary denial framework. The Patent and Trademark Attorneys, Agents, and Applicants for Restoration and Maintenance of Integrity in Government (PTAAARMIGAN) brief supports affirming the dis
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A New York City man has been charged with staging a car accident for insurance fraud purposes last month in a case that received wide publicity after the victim shared dashboard camera footage of the crash, authorities announced Friday.
Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In EB Pension Fund & Ors v Froggatt [2024] EWHC 2721 (Ch) Mr Nicholas Thompsell (sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) allowed an appeal where there had been a refusal to allow an adjournment. He held that.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Nonresident surplus lines brokers working in Alabama, like their in-state brethren, must secure a $50,000 fidelity bond to be licensed in the state, starting Jan. 1. The Alabama Department of Insurance posted the bulletin last week.
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Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In FXS v The Mulberry Bush Organisation Ltd [2024] EWHC 2844 (KB) Margaret Obi, sitting as a High Court Judge, considered issues of costs where a claimant had not succeeded in establishing negligence at trial but was successful on other.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
New York City can’t use an unconstitutional, two-century-old “anti-pauper” law to block the state of Texas from offering migrants free bus rides to the city from the southern border, a state judge has ruled.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
“Companies should be straightforward with their clients and investors rather than seeking to capitalize on investing trends and buzzwords,” the acting head of SEC enforcement said.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Biden administration plans to support a controversial cybercrime treaty at the United Nations this week despite concerns that it could be misused by authoritarian regimes, according to senior government officials.
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Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
All of the candidates under consideration have practiced in law firms or have had in-house roles, suggesting they’ll bring context that critics say is lacking in the current chief.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. In today’s fast-paced insurance market, underwriters and wholesalers face increasing pressure to streamline operations, reduce manual processes, and enhance efficiency across multiple lines of business (LOBs).
Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Court of Appeal judgment in Clapham & Ors v Narga [2024] EWCA Civ 1388 contains important observations about the interaction of the law of adverse possession and the Land Registration Act 2002.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Inszone Insurance Services acquired Nugent Insurance Brokers LLC in Chico, California. Valerie and Tom Nugent Jr., and Tom Jr.’s daughter, Marissa, will remain with Inszone.
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The Cloud Court Blog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Are you a Minnesota in-house legal professional? Do you want to learn more about trends in LegalTech and AI? Raise a glass to the future of in-house legal practice. Join us at Surly Brewery for a day of innovation and discovery. This event is a must-attend for in-house counsel, legal ops, and litigation teams eager to stay ahead of the curve. CLE credits are pending.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Collapsed cryptocurrency company FTX is suing Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, alleging that $1.8 billion was “fraudulently transferred” by FTX management to Binance and its executives.
Ethicking
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
So the thing about having an elections practice in a swing state is that one day you’re writing about bad news that can’t wait and the next day it’s November and everything has waited. I’m still not quite up for air, but I am getting there. I hope to get back to posting more regularly now that we’re in an “off year” (whatever that means), but in the meantime, this blog turned five on October 24.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Abiomed Inc.
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Civil Litigation Brief
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
I am grateful to Simon Gibbs of GWS Costs for sending me a copy of the judgment of Costs Judge James in Kapoor -v- Johal [2024] EWHC 2853 (SCCO). The judge made findings of serious misconduct by the receiving party.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
LP Insurance Services LLC named Travis Reed to its commercial lines team in northern Nevada. Reed has more than 10 years of industry experience, most recently as a sales executive with Alpine Insurance Associates.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Richard Farley, a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, and Kirkland & Ellis partner Norm Champare among contenders to replace Gary Gensler as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Robinhood Markets Inc. legal chief Dan Gallagher, current SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda and Heath Tarbert, a former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, are also among those being considered for the job, said other people with
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The FTX estate is looking to recoup funds it alleged were “fraudulently” transferred to Binance in 2021.
Practice of Law
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Utah wants to join the list of states permitting law school graduates to obtain their licenses to practice law without taking the dreaded bar exam, possibly signaling a shift in how states view attorney licensing methods. The Utah Supreme Court recently disclosed a plan to allow graduates of accredited law schools to practice law in their respective states after completing 240 hours of supervised legal practice.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Spanish telecom company Telefónica has agreed to pay more than $85.2 million to resolve an investigation into an alleged scheme to bribe Venezuelan officials to obtain preferential access to U.S. dollars, the Justice Department said. A Telefónica subsidiary entered into a settlement with federal prosecutors filed in U.S. court in Manhattan on Friday.
Planet Depos
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The post Episode 11: An Interview with Voicewriters appeared first on Planet Depos.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee who ordered workers to bypass homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump has been fired, the agency’s head said Saturday.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
I decided at the last minute not to attend Securities Enforcement Forum D.C. in person this year. I was all flown out from recent trips and had another trip planned for later in the week to Ohio State. I was a bit concerned about D.C. disruptions no matter the outcome of the election and seriously marveled at Bruce’s bold move of holding the conference the day after the election.
Securities Docket
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Corporate attorney Jay Clayton, former head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during Donald Trump’s presidency, is in talks for several potential roles in a second Trump term, several sources familiar with the matter said. Clayton, who came into government in 2017 as a political independent and veteran of law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, is seen as a contender for jobs including attorney general and treasury secretary, according to five sources.
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