Mon.Sep 02, 2024

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Landlords Face a $1.5 Trillion Commercial Real Estate Maturity Wall

Insurance Journal

Landlords for offices, apartment complexes and other commercial real estate have $1.5 trillion of debt due by the end of next year, and about a quarter of that borrowing could be hard to refinance, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.

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SoftView Petitions Full Federal Circuit to Rehear Decision on Patentee Estoppel at USPTO

IP Watchdog

On August 30, SoftView LLC filed a petition for en banc rehearing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), arguing that the court’s recent decision incorrectly applied the doctrine of collateral estoppel/issue preclusion to a series of amended claims. In the original ruling, which was covered in a separate article, the CAFC held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) properly applied the estoppel provision of 37 CFR § 42.73(d)(3)(i) in invalidating SoftView’s amended

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Western States Top Wildfire Risk Scores in New Analysis

Insurance Journal

California, Oregon, Colorado, Washington and Arizona are the states most at risk for wildfires, earning an “F” rating, according to a new analysis by Guidewire detailing wildfire risk in the U.S. at local, state, and national levels.

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“IT IS ENTIRELY OUTSIDE THE REMIT OF AN EXPERT TO DECIDE WHICH WITNESSES OF FACT HE BELIEVES OR DISBELIEVES”: DEFENDANT’S WITNESS DOES NOT FARE WELL

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning to the judgment of Mr Justice Julian Knowles in Allard v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd [2024] EWHC 2227 (KB). More accurately to the first instance decision which the defendant attempted (unsuccessfully) to appeal. This time in relation to.

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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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Maryland Awards Contract to Rebuild Key Bridge After Deadly Collapse

Insurance Journal

Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile (2.

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MAKING APPLICATIONS TO THE COURT: A PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE: WEBINAR 10th SEPTEMBER 2024

Civil Litigation Brief

It is surprising how many applications are made which do not comply with the most basic requirements of procedure and evidence. This webinar on the 10th September 2024 aims to help practitioners avoid errors and aims to ensure that participants.

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BRINGING A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION WAS A FLIGHT OF FANCY: ACTION ON BEHALF OF NUMEROUS PASSENGERS STRUCK OUT

Civil Litigation Brief

In Smyth v British Airways Plc & Anor [2024] EWHC 2173 (KB) Master Davison struck out an action which claimed to be a “representative action” on behalf of thousands (if not millions) of airline passengers. The judge was sceptical about.

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Youth Football Safety Debate Reopened After Deaths of 2 Players on Same Day

Insurance Journal

HEWETT, W.Va. (AP) — Ryan Craddock had seen his share of tragedy during two decades as a coal miner and firefighter. Then came the toughest heartbreak of all: his own.

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Jury Pool Size and Process

Jury Analyst

Understanding the Jury Selection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigating through the steps of jury selection reveals the critical role of the jury pool’s size in the legal system. A large group of potential jurors is summoned to court, where they are questioned to ascertain their suitability for impartial judgment – a phase known as voir dire.

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Another Bus in Mississippi Blows a Tire and Crashes, Killing 7 and Injuring 37

Insurance Journal

BOVINA, Miss. (AP) — Seven people were killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 on Saturday morning, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

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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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Jury Pool Size and Process

Jury Analyst

Understanding the Jury Selection Process: A Step-by-Step Guide Navigating through the steps of jury selection reveals the critical role of the jury pool’s size in the legal system. A large group of potential jurors is summoned to court, where they are questioned to ascertain their suitability for impartial judgment – a phase known as voir dire.

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Judge Allows Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos, Dealing Blow to Workers

Insurance Journal

A judge on Friday allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City’s casinos, giving some measure of relief to the city’s struggling casino industry while rebuffing workers who have long sought to be able to breathe clean air on the casino …

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Boar’s Head Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Broke Food Safety Rules, Records Show

Insurance Journal

A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released …

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Taking Your Adjuster Licensing from a Liability to an Asset

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Managing adjusters across multiple lines of business and in many states is notoriously painful.

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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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Viewpoint: Navigating the CDI’s Notice of Non-Compliance

Insurance Journal

The California Department of Insurance is known for its rigorous oversight, making it the gatekeeper of the insurance industry in California. The CDI regulates all aspects of insurance, acting as judge, jury and executioner when it comes to enforcing compliance.