Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2024

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to taking that extra step to cement a relationship or seal […] The post Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 18, 2024

I have never heard of a “destruction/unavailable” log; however, in the comprehensive – indeed, exhaustive – decision of Leprino Foods Co. v. Avani Outpatient Surgical Center, Inc., 2024 WL 4488711 (C.D. Ca. Sep. 30, 2024), plaintiff Leprino Foods moved to compel a defendant, Center for Surgery at Bedford, to produce one. The motion was granted. Leprino Foods privately paid for employee health expenses.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The US opened a federal investigation into whether Tesla Inc.’s partial-automation system marketed as Full Self-Driving is defective after a series of crashes, one of which resulted in a fatality.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: AI systems now make critical decisions that affect millions of lives, from healthcare to finance, raising urgent concerns about bias, security, and ethical integrity. The European Union’s AI Act directly addresses these challenges, imposing strict compliance standards for AI developers. This article examines LatticeFlow’s LLM Checker, a tool designed to help developers ensure their models meet the requirements of the EU AI Act.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Florida’s insurance commissioner this week issued emergency orders, extending some policyholder cancellation protections in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The orders, seen here and here, are in line with similar actions taken after hurricanes.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article provides an early look at the 2025 eDiscovery event calendar, which is expected to grow as more conferences are announced. It serves as a useful resource for legal technology and eDiscovery professionals planning their professional development for the upcoming year. By attending these events, practitioners can gain insights into emerging technologies, network with peers, and ensure they stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

On October 16, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling in CAO Lighting, Inc. v. Feit Electric Co., Ltd. vacating a summary judgment entered by the Central District of California that found Feit Electric did not infringe semiconductor light source patent claims asserted by CAO Lighting. In so ruling, the Federal Circuit found that the district court erred in construing the claim term “first reflective layer,” and in requiring that the claimed first reflective layer be co

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame honored five inductees and awarded seven scholarships to insurance students at its annual banquet in Conway on Oct. 17. The banquet was held on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas.

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The Marshall Project

OCTOBER 18, 2024

More than 54,000 incarcerated people in 45 states shared their views on the presidential election in The Marshall Project’s landmark political survey.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated swaths of the southeastern US by bringing too much water. Now, communities are struggling with the opposite problem: too little of it.

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

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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A senior executive with ContractPodAi discusses how legal AI poses economic benefits for in-house departments and disruption risks for law firm billing models.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has paused the sale of its $1 billion Southeast Asia life insurance business, partly due to a dispute with a Malaysian partner over an expiring products distribution agreement, four sources with knowledge of the matter said.

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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that last decade RTX, formerly known as Raytheon, used bogus subcontracts with a supplier to pay bribes of nearly $2 million.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Dallas pediatrician, accusing her of violating state law by providing gender-transitioning treatments to at least 21 teenage patients.

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Legal IT Insider

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We spoke with oneNDA co-founder Electra Japonas about the need for contract consensus, and the risk presented by the likes of ChatGPT in terms of moving away from standardisation. oneNDA, […] The post oneNDA to accelerate contract standardisation drive after acquisition by Law Insider appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cybersecurity firm, has become the first cyber insurance provider in the UK to launch a service dedicated to recovering funds stolen by cyber attackers.

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The Marshall Project

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Ymilul Bates’ first visit to her son exposed her to cold, distant corrections officers and left her with a question: Did they know her son was loved?

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

People who voted to settle their baby power-related health claims against Johnson & Johnson should have their ballots thrown out because the consumer products giant rigged the tally, according to lawyers for holdout claimants.

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Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This week in Other Barks & Bites: OpenAI explains its defensive patent strategy in a short blog post; GlaxoSmithKline sues Moderna for patent infringement related to the COVID-19 vaccine; and patent offices from the European Union, Japan, and the United States meet to discuss collaborative strategies for sustainable innovation.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Oakbridge Insurance Agency is expanding again, this time with the addition of Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based Hull & Associates, an agency that has specialized in finding coverage for student housing in and around the home of the University of Alabama.

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Destination Articles Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Gone are the days of sifting through mountains of paperwork and lengthy in-person consultations. Legal technology, or “legal tech,” uses software and technology to streamline legal services. It combines IT and legal expertise to enhance document management, research, case management, and compliance. Today, legal tech startups have transformed the law practice, equipping you with AI-driven tools and cloud-based solutions that streamline case management and document review.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Two Sudanese nationals were indicted by US prosecutors for their alleged participation in a group known as “Anonymous Sudan” that conducted cyberattacks against US government agencies, airports and a major hospital in Los Angeles.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Civil Litigation Brief

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In Burns v Bridge & Anor [2024] EWHC 2620 (Ch) HHK Cawson KC, sitting as a High Court Judge, observed that the claimant’s witness statement did not comply with PD 57AC. The witness statement was, to all and intents and.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — Three people were killed and four were seriously injured Wednesday when a bridge in Mississippi that was closed nearly a month ago collapsed while a work crew was prepping it for demolition, authorities said.

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Securities Docket

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Two young men accused of committing one of the largest person-to-person crypto thefts in U.S. history went on a brazen spending spree that included buying exotic cars, a $2 million wristwatch, renting mansions and running up nightclub tabs of hundreds of thousands of dollars apiece, new court records reveal. The Aug. 18 cyber heist swindled a Washington, D.C., resident out of $230 million in cryptocurrency.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Family Fresh Harvesting, LLC, a farm labor contractor which provides temporary H-2A visas to agricultural workers at nurseries in Michigan and farms in Georgia, entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S.

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Securities Docket

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that RTX Corporation, a Virginia-based aerospace and defense company, agreed to pay more than $124 million to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with payments made to assist in obtaining contracts with the Qatari military. RTX, which was named Raytheon Technologies Corp. until 2023, was formed after the 2020 merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corp.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Three of the world’s biggest tobacco companies are near a possible deal to resolve longstanding claims in Canada that they held back information about the health risks of cigarettes.

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Civil Litigation Brief

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Courts Funds Office has reduced the rates of interest payable from the 19th September 2024. In the announcement that can be found here the rates on the special account and basic account are decreased. Special Account – decreased.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL Reinsurance and Specialist Risk Group. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Franchisees from Idaho and Ohio say that buildout costs were higher and sales lower than what the barbecue chain initially stated.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2024

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A family is settling a wrongful death lawsuit against Ohio police who fired 94 bullets at a Black man during a chase two years ago.

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