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Did Florida House ‘Sneak’ Attorney Fee Wording Into Phosphate Mine Bill?

Insurance Journal

A late amendment to a phosphate mine bill has set off alarm bells among some in the Florida insurance industry, with concerns that it could cut out the heart of 2022 and 2023 legislative changes that disincentivized excessive claims litigation.

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COST BITES 230: CLIENT UNSUCCESSFUL IN APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF BILLS RENDERED MORE THAN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO ISSUE: CLAIMANT’S ARGUMENTS GO NOWHERE…

Civil Litigation Brief

There are numerous cases on this blog where solicitor defendants have encountered major problems, and often come to grief, when faced with applications by clients for solicitor and own client assessments. The judgment of Costs Judge Whalan in Mehta v.

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Risk Strategies Acquires Texas’ GMC Advisors

Insurance Journal

Risk Strategies announced that it has acquired GMC Advisors, LLC., based in Houston, Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Nursing Homes Expert Witness Case Study

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of People of the State of New York v. Abraham Operations Associates et al. , No. 451549/2023 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2024), the testimony of a Nursing Homes Expert Witness was pivotal in addressing allegations of financial misconduct and neglect within nursing home facilities. Background of the Case In June 2023, the New York Attorney General filed a civil lawsuit against Centers Health Care, its owners, and several related entities, alleging they had systematically diverted nearly $83 millio

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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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Viewpoint: Turning the Embedded Insurance Challenge Into an Opportunity

Insurance Journal

Would you like pet insurance with your juvenile ball python, Ma’am? Until relatively recently, that kind of additional purchase came only after settling the scaly friend safely in its new terrarium at home.

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Tortious Interference: The Risks Of Meddling In Other’s Business

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Interference With Contract Bruce and Diana entered into a written contract. Bruce agreed to manufacture high-tech gadgets and sell those to Diana. Diana, in turn, used her international connections to market the gadgets and sell them on the open market. The contract included several terms, including the wholesale price Diana was willing to pay Bruce for his gadgets.

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Confronting Gmail’s New Encryption and the Rising Tide of Phishing Threats

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Gmails new security enhancements signal a salient moment for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. As phishing attacks grow increasingly sophisticated, Google’s move to deploy end-to-end encryption underscores both the promise and complexity of protecting digital communications. This article navigates the evolving threat landscape surrounding Gmail, examining how new protections, lingering vulnerabilities, and the balance between user pri

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People Moves: Health and Wellness Specialist Hood Joins Alliant Insurance Services

Insurance Journal

Megan Hood joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in San Francisco, Hood will predominantly serve mid-sized and large tech employers in Northern California and nationwide.

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Call Center Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme Targeting Spanish-Speakers Leads to Charges

Insurance Journal

Four individuals, including attorneys, were charged after an investigation reportedly revealed a large-scale workers’ compensation fraud scheme allegedly targeted Spanish-speaking workers and involved the illegal sale of more than 1,100 clients generating more than $550,000 in unlawful referral fees.

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New York High Court Unleashes Expanded Liability for Pet Owners

Insurance Journal

Dog and other pet owners and insurers in New York are now exposed to increased risk of liability in the wake of a Court of Appeals ruling that allows an injured party to bring a ordinary negligence claim against a …

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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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Health Officials Seek to Phase Out Artificial Dyes From the Food Supply

Insurance Journal

U.S. health officials say they will urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s food supply, but stopped short of promising a formal ban and offered few specifics on how they intended to achieve the sweeping change.

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