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Jurors Think You’re Lying—Here’s How to Win Them Over

Attorney at Work

There's a credibility crisis. Here's what attorneys can learn from journalists about rebuilding trust. The post Jurors Think Youre LyingHeres How to Win Them Over appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Guest Post: From Experiment to Essential — How Legal AI is Changing Everything for my Team

Law Sites

The legal world’s embrace of AI in the past year hasn’t just increased it’s exploded. Law firms that were cautiously experimenting with AI in 2023 are now integrating it into their daily workflows.

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Lenovo Touts UK Wins Against Ericsson in Wireless Device, FRAND Licensing Disputes

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the UKs High Court of Justice of England and Wales (EWHC) issued an approved judgment in Motorola Mobility, LLC v. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson ruling on the scope of a 2011 wireless device licensing agreement between Motorola (a Lenovo company) and Ericsson. According to a Lenovo press release following the decision, this ruling defines the scope of that agreement such that most Motorola devices are covered.

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UK Financial Watchdogs Drop Diversity and ‘Name and Shame’ Reforms

Insurance Journal

Britain’s top financial regulators have scrapped proposed new rules to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry, and mothballed a fresh crackdown on non-financial misconduct, citing fears of imposing unnecessary regulatory burdens on firms.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Video interview: (Truly) understanding Agentic AI in legal

Legal IT Insider

Ask anyone what the big trend of this year will be, and you will struggle to avoid talking about agentic AI, but do we really understand what it is and […] The post Video interview: (Truly) understanding Agentic AI in legal appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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California Body Shop Owner Charged With Insurance Fraud on Bait Car

Insurance Journal

A San Jose, California, body shop owner was charged with insurance fraud following an undercover sting operation that reportedly revealed he jacked an insurance damage estimate on a bait car.

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Most Ransomware Claims Begin With Compromised Perimeter Security: Coalition

Insurance Journal

More than half of ransomware claims in 2024 started with threat actors compromising perimeter security appliances, according to a new report from Coalition.

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Riding the M&A Wave: What February’s 230 HSR Transactions Reveal About Economic Trends and Risk Management

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: The February 2025 surge in HSR transactions signals an important moment for the M&A landscape, reflecting renewed corporate confidence but also raising critical cybersecurity, governance, and compliance challenges. With February deal volumes up 70% year-over-year, organizations must be prepared to navigate evolving regulatory scrutiny and data security risks.

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Berkshire, Progressive Are 2024 Underwriting Profit Leaders; Industry Sets Income Record

Insurance Journal

S&P Global Market Intelligence expects the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry to post more than $100 billion of net income for 2024and that the biggest underwriting profits contributing to the figure will come from units of Berkshire Hathaway and Progressive.

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COURT WAS CORRECT TO REFUSE TO GRANT RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS WHO WAS IN DEFAULT (OH, AND THE PROCEEDINGS HAD NEVER BEEN SERVED PROPERLY ANYWAY…)

Civil Litigation Brief

In Lumsden v Charles [2025] EWCC 7 HHJ Peter Marquand refused a claimant’s application for relief from sanctions. The claimant had issued Part 8 proceedings but failed to serve the witness evidence and particulars with the proceedings by the rules..

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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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Dutch Marine Services Provider Boskalis to Salvage UK Ship Collision Tanker

Insurance Journal

Dutch marine provider Boskalis will salvage the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate, which was struck by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, confirming earlier Dutch media reports.

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PREPARING BUNDLES: A FREE ONLINE TOOL THAT MAY WELL HELP: INTRODUCING “BUNTOOL”

Civil Litigation Brief

The last few weeks have seen a number of cases where judges have been critical (if not despairing) at the quality of the the bundles used at trials and applications. My attention has been drawn to “BunTool” a free online.

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People Moves: Sweeney Appointed Chief Credit Officer at Concert Group

Insurance Journal

Concert Group, headquartered in Chicago, appointed Thomas G. Sweeney as chief credit officer.

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Ace Zoom Presentations with Primafact 6

Primafact

Sharing documents on-screen in virtual meetings demands careful attention to ensure youre not exposing confidential information instead of your intended display. At the same time, you want to keep your technology simple so you can focus on your audience and key messaging. This post will walk you through display-friendly Primafact 6 and Zoom tools that can help you leverage vital information stored in Primafact to deliver a clear, compelling Zoom presentation, all while safeguarding sensitive Pri

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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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Florida Bill Barring Citizens Coverage for Noncompliant Condos Passes Committee

Insurance Journal

A Florida House bill that would bar Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from writing condominium properties that haven’t complied with inspection deadlines passed its first hurdle this week.

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The Message from the SEC is Undeniable: There Will be Less Enforcement

Securities Docket

The message from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is undeniable: there will be less enforcement, and what enforcement occurs will be more targeted at traditional fraud with retail investor harm. The most recent addition to the pile of evidence is a final rule, not subject to public comment or hearing, removing the delegation of authority to the Director of the Division of Enforcement to issue formal orders of investigation.

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Lloyd’s Said It Will Lose $2.3B From LA Wildfires

Insurance Journal

Lloyd’s this week said it will lose $2.3 billion from the Los Angeles wildfires in January, adding to the number of companies that have paid out more than $1 billion in losses from the catastrophe.

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HMCTS GUIDANCE ON HOW TO ISSUE AND MANAGE A MONEY CLAIM ONLINE: GUIDE FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Civil Litigation Brief

HM Courts and Tribunal Services have published two documents to help legal professionals issue and manage an online money claim. THE DOCUMENTS 1. Issue and online money claim as a legal professional 2. Manage and online money claim as.

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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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Insurer Payouts Now at $12B for LA Wildfires, Report Shows

Insurance Journal

Insurance companies have so far paid out more than $12 billion for losses from the two biggest of the Los Angeles-area wildfires that swept through the region and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in January.

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Hedge Funds Paying Up to $1 Million for Weather Modelers – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

When Alex Goldstein was just 7 years old, he says, he was drawn to extreme weather. Within 10 years, he convinced his father to take him storm chasing and hasnt stopped since. Now, at 35, he leads a small group of data scientists and meteorologists who help teams of traders at one of the worlds largest hedge funds position themselves in commodities markets.

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Third Magellan Diagnostics Exec Pleads Guilty Over Lead-Test Device Defect

Insurance Journal

The former CEO of Magellan Diagnostics pleaded guilty on Monday to a criminal charge related to a malfunction in the company’s lead-testing devices that produced inaccurately low results for tens of thousands of patients.

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The SEC Has a Lone Democrat, Caroline Crenshaw – The New York Times

Securities Docket

Ms. Crenshaw, who has worked at the S.E.C. for more than a decade, suddenly has become the agencys loyal opposition. Its a role that may not have an impact on the S.E.C.s immediate rulings, but can help shape securities regulation over the long term. Ms. Crenshaws dissenting view on the agencys authority to regulate memecoins is the first of several contrary policy positions she has taken in the six weeks since Mark Uyeda, a Republican, became the acting chair of the S.E.C.

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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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Tornado Destroys Florida Home, Strikes TV Station During Broadcast

Insurance Journal

A tornado destroyed an Orlando-area home and hit a TV station while the weatherman was broadcasting about the twister, part of storm fronts that caused damage across parts of the Southeast.

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Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court – The New York Times

Securities Docket

As Delaware lawmakers prepare to hold hearings tomorrow about a bill that could reshape corporate America, some of the biggest corporate law firms are coming out in favor of it. On Tuesday, 21 law firms including Simpson Thacher and Bartlett; Cravath, Swaine & Moore; and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison will publish a letter strongly supporting legislation that would override a series of decisions by the Delaware Court of Chancery.

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Attempt to Make S’mores Blamed for Long Island Wind-Driven Brush Fires

Insurance Journal

Multiple brush fires that burned across a wooded area of Long Island over the weekend were accidentally caused by a family’s attempt to make s’mores, Suffolk County police said Monday.

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SEC Probes Cyberattack of Detroit Suburb’s $30 Million Bond Sale – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating a municipal-bond sale by a Detroit suburb that was hacked last year by cyber criminals, resulting in the theft of about $30 million of proceeds. The SEC is probing whether the bond issue, which was supposed to close in November, violated securities law, according to a March 11 bond-offering supplement.

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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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Captain of Container Ship That Crashed Near UK Was Russian

Insurance Journal

The captain of the Solong container ship that crashed near the UK is a Russian national, the ship’s owner said.

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Resilience of the SEC In the Face of Political Changes | LinkedIn

Securities Docket

So when do you think these recommendations regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) were made as part of a transition plan? This report demonstrates how the staff and budget of the Securities and Exchange Commission can be reduced by approximately thirty (30) percent over a three year period without any compromise in the mission of the Agency. the policy of the incoming SEC leadership should be to eliminate promptly those impediments to capital formation which are not essential to

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People Moves: NJM’s CEO Livingston to Retire; Voorhees Named Successor

Insurance Journal

NJM Insurance Group’s President and Chief Executive Officer Mitch Livingston, will retire on July 31, after 19 years at the company, including the past seven as its leader.

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Inventor Cites Notice Withdrawing USPTO’s Fintiv Memo as ‘Significant Authority’ in Her Case Against Big Tech Companies

IP Watchdog

Inventor Carolyn Hafemanwho is appealing Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions invalidating her device location and theft prevention patent claims in favor of Google, LG and Microsoftsent a letter Tuesday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) highlighting that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices (USPTOs) decision to rescind its memo on interim procedures for discretionary denial should call into question the underlying decisions in her case.

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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