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Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity

Attorney at Work

In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the worlds increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. The post Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Exclusive: American Arbitration Association Partners with Clearbrief to Offer AI-Powered Legal Writing Tools To Its Panelists and Parties

Law Sites

The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) and the legal technology company Clearbrief today announced a partnership by which AAA-ICDR will provide Clearbrief’s AI-powered writing and document analysis tools to its panel of 5,500 arbitrators and mediators.

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LA Wildfires Losses Could Top $30 Billion for Insurance Industry

Insurance Journal

Wildfires that have ravaged swaths of Los Angeles could result in losses of as much as $30 billion for the insurance industry as the blazes rage on almost a week after they ignited.

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Agiloft Acquires Screens, AI Contract Review Technology Based On Expert-Built Playbooks

Law Sites

The contract lifecycle management company Agiloft today said it has acquired Screens, developer of a generative AI contract review and redlining product that uses expert-created and auto-generated playbooks to “screen” and redline contracts.

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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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Fabricated Text Messages – – Some Lessons Are Never Learned

E-Discovery LLC

In Ex-Prosecutor Disbarred For Fabricating Harassing Texts – Law360 (Jan. 7, 2025), Thy Vo reported on a fabrication of evidence case. The decision, State of Colorado vs. Yujin Choi , No 24PDJ019,is not yet posted on Recent Disciplinary Decisions – Colorado Supreme Court. The Law 360 article reports that the former prosecutor was terminated in 2022 for creating text messages that made it appear as if a co-worker was harassing her.

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Epiq Global Launches AI-Powered E-Discovery Platform and AI Research Lab

Law Sites

Epiq Global announced today the launch of Epiq AI Discovery Assistant, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that aims to automate significant portions of the document review process, along with the formation of Epiq AI Labs, a research initiative focused on developing advanced AI technologies for legal applications.

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Why Firing the Prison Guards Involved in Robert Brooks’ Death Is neither Quick nor Easy

The Marshall Project

Our investigation in 2023 exposed how New Yorks discipline system failed to hold abusive guards to account.

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FTC Says CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth Abuse Middleman Role

Insurance Journal

Units of CVS Health Corp., Cigna Group and UnitedHealth Group Inc. charged significantly more than the national average acquisition cost for dozens of specialty generic drugs, bringing in more than $7.

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CAN A CLAIMANT WHO HAS ISSUED PART 8 PROCEEDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM PAYMENT BE COMPELLED TO TRANSFER THE ACTION TO PART 7: THE COURT THINKS NOT

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to Chris Barnes KC for allowing me to rely on his note of a post he put on LinkedIn yesterday. It relates to the question of whether a court can “convert” Part 8 proceedings issued for the.

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New Auto Liability Minimums Take Effect in North Carolina

Insurance Journal

This month, the minimum automobile liability coverage requirements in North Carolina jumped to 50/100/50, among the highest minimums in the country. The change is the result of Senate Bill 452, approved in 2023 and which became law last year.

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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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SEC fines firms $63M in latest effort to stop off-channel communications

Legal Dive

One company will pay a reduced fine for coming forward on its own, the agency says.

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Minneapolis to Overhaul Police Training After George Floyd’s Murder

Insurance Journal

The Minneapolis City Council this month approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul the city’s police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

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Mastercard agrees to pay $26M to settle discrimination lawsuit

Legal Dive

The card network entered the agreement to settle a proposed class action that alleged it discriminated against Black, Hispanic and female employees by underpaying them.

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Russia Expands Response to Biggest Black Sea Fuel Spill in Decades

Insurance Journal

Russia has formed a new government commission to coordinate clean up of the biggest spill of oil products in the Black Sea in recent history as the Kremlin continues to assess the full scale of the catastrophe.

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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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CFPB sues Capital One over $2B in unpaid interest to customers

Legal Dive

The agency accused Capital One of obscuring a new, higher-paying savings product from some legacy savings account holders. The bank said it is “disappointed” with the bureau’s “eleventh hour lawsuits.

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Robinhood to Pay $45 Million to Settle SEC Charges

Insurance Journal

Online trading firm Robinhood Markets has agreed to pay $45 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges over record keeping, trade reporting and other rule violations, the regulator said on Monday.

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Know When to Go Easy on Hardship

Your Trial Message

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Early on in the jury selection process, the judge will often ask the panel, “We all know that jury duty can be inconvenient, but who believes they would experience an unreasonable hardship by serving in this case?” Hands will shoot up.

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Polo Insurance Managers Launches Clockwork Re

Insurance Journal

Polo Insurance Managers (PIM), the Guernsey based insurance manager business within the PoloWorks group, announced the launch of Clockwork Re a newly established Category 4 Commercial General Reinsurer in Guernsey.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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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First Look: eDiscovery Market Size Mashup Reveals Software and Services Growth (2024-2029)

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: The eDiscovery market is undergoing a period of substantial growth, driven by advancements in software capabilities and the sustained demand for specialized services. This article, informed by insights from the 2024-2029 eDiscovery Market Size Mashup by ComplexDiscovery O , examines the key trends shaping the market and their implications for stakeholders.

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Insurance Journal’s ‘Agents of the Year’ Nomination Deadline Soon.

Insurance Journal

Are you a top agent/producer? Do you know someone at your agency who is?

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Two Robinhood Broker-Dealers to Pay $45 Million in Combined Penalties for Violating More Than 10 Separate Securities Law Provisions

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that broker-dealers Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC (collectively, Robinhood) have agreed to pay $45 million in combined civil penalties to settle a range of SEC charges arising from their brokerage operations. It is essential to the Commissions broader efforts to protect investors and promote the integrity and fairness of our markets that broker-dealers satisfy their legal obligations when carrying out their various mar

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Florida Store Owner Who Faked Death for Insurance Gets Sentenced Commuted

Insurance Journal

Floridians may remember the strange case of Jacksonville businessman Jose Lantigua, who faked his own death in 2013 in an attempt to collect millions of dollars in life insurance proceeds.

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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

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SDNY Securities Chief Scott Hartman Joins Quinn Emanuel

Securities Docket

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the global litigation powerhouse, today announced that Scott Hartman has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Mr. Hartmans expertise in securities and commodities fraud litigation, including groundbreaking prosecutions involving cryptocurrencies and digital assets, will further the firms ability to serve its clients in complex and high-stakes legal challenges.

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FTC Prepares Lawsuit Over Deere Equipment Repair Practices

Insurance Journal

The US Federal Trade Commission has prepared a lawsuit against tractor giant Deere & Co. alleging the company’s agricultural equipment repair practices violate competition laws, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Ashford Inc. To Settle Negligence-Based Charges for Misleading Investors Regarding a Cyber Incident

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against Ashford Inc. for materially false and misleading disclosures to investors regarding a cyber incident. Ashford, a formerly registered issuer based in Dallas, Texas, is an alternative asset management company with a portfolio of strategic operating businesses that provides global asset management, investment management, and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.

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Iowa Insurance Division Joins $17M Settlement With Edward Jones

Insurance Journal

The Iowa Insurance Division, a member of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), announced last week it has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Twelve Firms to Pay More Than $63 Million Combined to Settle SEC’s Charges for Recordkeeping Failures

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against nine investment advisers and three broker-dealers for failures by the firms and their personnel to maintain and preserve electronic communications, in violation of recordkeeping provisions of the federal securities laws. The firms admitted the facts set forth in their respective SEC orders, acknowledged that their conduct violated recordkeeping provisions of the federal securities laws, agreed to pay combined civil penalties

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Construction Firm Owner Sentenced for Tax, Mail and Workers Compensation Fraud

Insurance Journal

A Hopkinton man was sentenced on Jan. 10, 2025 in federal court in Boston for defrauding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Travelers Insurance Co. over wages he paid to employees of his two construction companies. According to U.S.

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MISCONDUCT IN ASSESSMENT AND REDUCTIONS IN COSTS – A REVIEW OF THE CASES II: KERINS -V- HEART OF ENGLAND: COSTS REDUCED BY 50%

Civil Litigation Brief

We are continuing this series looking at issues of misconduct in the assessment process by looking at the decision of District Judge Griffith inKerins -v- Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust(Birmingham, 31st July 2015). The claimants costs were reduced by.

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New Orleans Officials Confident in Security Plans Ahead of Super Bowl

Insurance Journal

New Orleans officials projected confidence in their security plans as the city prepares to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day and questions linger over …

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.