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Building a Community of Independent Lawyers: The HeyCounsel Story – Brian Scherer – S8E48

Legally Speaking

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving, independent legal practice? This week, Im joined by Brian Scherer, Founder of HeyCounsel, a unique community where lawyers help each other grow their practices. Brian shares insights from his journey in FinTech law, the evolution of data privacy and the biggest challenges in startups today.

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Will Georgia Gov. Kemp’s Move to Curb Lawsuits Keep Insurance Rates From Rising?

Insurance Journal

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated. Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners.

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Is Weyland-Yutani Liable for Injuries to Trespassers Who Boarded Their Station?

The Legal Geeks

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Should you maintain property containing facehuggers, the only legal advice I can ethically give is to hire a lawyer. Warning, contains Spoilers from Alien: Romulus and Aliens Fans of the Alien series are likely familiar with the Weyland-Yutani corporation.

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Tesla Sees Another Quarterly Decline in California Auto Sales Report

Insurance Journal

Tesla sales fell in California in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing down overall sales of the popular vehicle further for the year, according to a new report.

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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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Horse Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Holcomb v. Long , 765 S.E.2d 687 (Ga. Ct. App. 2014), the Court of Appeals of Georgia examined the applicability of the state’s equine immunity statute in a negligence lawsuit arising from a horseback riding incident. Case Background Michael Holcomb filed a lawsuit against Charles Long, alleging that Long’s negligence in saddling a horse led to Holcomb’s fall and subsequent injuries.

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Record Levels of Forever Chemicals Found in Wildlife Near New Mexico Base

Insurance Journal

Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer in people have been found at record levels in birds, small mammals and plants at a lake near Holloman Air Force Base.

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Medical Transport Plane Crash in Philadelphia Leaves 7 Dead, 19 Injured

Insurance Journal

A Medevac plane that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia killed one person on the ground and left 19 others hospitalized, in addition to killing all six people on board the aircraft, the city’s mayor said on Saturday.

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IP Questions in Lutnick Hearing Focus on Risks from China, Backlog

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Senate held a nomination hearing to vet Donald Trumps pick for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, this past week. While much of the hearing focused on issues outside of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Lutnick touched on several key points relevant to the intellectual property system.

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North Carolina Supreme Court Allows 2 Year Window for Child Sex Abuse Suits

Insurance Journal

North Carolina’s highest court upheld on Friday a law that gave adult victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages, rejecting arguments that the temporary window violated constitutional protections for those facing claims that otherwise could …

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SEC’s Republican-Led Commission Tightens Oversight of Probes, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

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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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North American Companies Brace for Fallout From Tariffs

Insurance Journal

For North American companies, the “wait and see” moment on tariffs is over. U.S.

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Trump Fires Biden’s Consumer Protection Watchdog Rohit Chopra

Insurance Journal

Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under President Joe Biden, was fired by the Trump administration, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

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