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APRIL 1, 2025

Legal software pioneers push automation to enhance practice management efficiency. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.

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APRIL 1, 2025

Karin Conroy | What exactly are LSAs, how do they work, and how can they benefit your law firm? The post A Comprehensive Guide to Googles Local Service Ads for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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APRIL 1, 2025

As I reported yesterday in an exclusive at this blog, two leading international legal transformation organizations, the Digital Legal Exchange (DLEx) and the Liquid Legal Institute (LLI), have joined forces in a strategic union that brings together more than 1,500 members representing more than 140 multinational corporations, organizations, institutions and agencies across more than 20 […]

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2025

In March 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that a service mark owner with all of its physical assets located along the Pacific coast could maintain a suit for service mark infringement against a company using a similar mark, on the same services, whose physical assets were all located along the Atlantic coast. It based its ruling on the fact that both companies effectively competed nationally, and had solicited and landed customers in each others territory.

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Law Sites

APRIL 1, 2025

Independent audit confirms adherence to industry-leading security and privacy standards SAN DIEGO, March 25 Lawmatics, the leading growth platform for law firms, proudly announces its achievement of Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, verified by an independent auditor.

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E-Discovery LLC

APRIL 1, 2025

In 777 Partners, LLC v. Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP , 2025 WL 942414 (S.D. Fl. Mar. 28, 2025), the court entered an order denying plaintiffs motion to compel supplemental document discovery and closing discovery. While other issues were addressed, two are discussed in this blog. First , the court criticized both parties for failing to comply with the letter and spirit of the ESI Protocol; and, Second , it wrote that: The meet and confers engaged in by the parties counsel are textbook example

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2025

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart has provided additional information on the Offices Interim Processes for Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Workload Management in an attempt to address unspecified questions the agency has been receiving about the new procedure. Stewart sent a memorandum to all PTAB Administrative Patent Judges (APJs) last week detailing the new interim process for workload management.

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The Barrister

APRIL 1, 2025

I. A Life or Death Debate: Understanding Capital Punishment in America. The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, has been a contentious issue in the United States for centuries. Its roots trace back to colonial times, reflecting a complex history intertwined with societal values, legal precedents, and ethical conundrums. Throughout the years, the application and perception of the death penalty have evolved, influenced by various social reform movements, legal challenges, and politica

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

BlackRock Inc. is going even bigger in Texas. The world’s biggest asset manager applied for the iShares Texas Equity exchange-traded fund, according to a Friday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Legal IT Insider

APRIL 1, 2025

In a groundbreaking but mildly terrifying development, leading UK City law firm Brickson Rowe has announced the promotion of its first fully autonomous AI system, EquiBotGPT, to equity partner. Trained […] The post Breaking news: UK law firm hires first AI partner appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

Zurich Insurance Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Icen Risk, a company that specializes in insuring mergers and acquisitions.

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Legal IT Insider

APRIL 1, 2025

By Neil Cameron LegalWeek 2025 brought together some of the most innovative legal technology vendors, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in AI, automation, and data security. As I wandered round I […] The post LegalWeek 2025: Demos and analysis of DeepJudge, Vincent AI, Thomson Reuters CoCounsel, LexisNexis Protg and more appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Westminster American Insurance Co.

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Securities Docket

APRIL 1, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Randall Randy Miller, Chad Miller, and Jeffrey De Laveaga with creating false documents that were provided to investors in two municipal bond offerings that raised $284 million to build one of the largest sports venues of its kind in the United States. As alleged in the SECs complaint, in August 2020 and June 2021, Randy Millers nonprofit company, Legacy Cares, issued approximately $284 million in municipal bonds through an Arizona state entit

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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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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

WTW announced the acquisition of Global Commercial Credit, LLC (GCC) into Willis, a WTW business. This strategic acquisition will accelerate performance by expanding into specialized businesses that align with the company’s technical, industry-structured and expertise-driven growth plan.

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Steno

APRIL 1, 2025

The legal profession is experiencing a technological transformation unlike any in its history, with artificial intelligence (AI) now capable of drafting documents, analyzing case law, reviewing contracts, and even predicting litigation outcomes. In a short time, AI has emerged as both a powerful resource and a source of ethical complexity for practicing attorneys.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

California is emerging from its wettest time of the year with new fire and drought risks. The state is scheduled to measure the snowpack amassed over winter on Tuesday April 1 is the typical peak point before springtime melting.

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Complex Discovery

APRIL 1, 2025

Editor’s Note: A massive breach of sensitive user content has rocked the dating app landscape, exposing nearly 1.5 million explicit images and the identities of up to 900,000 users due to severe security failures by M.A.D Mobile Apps Developers Limited. Unprotected Google Cloud Storage, exposed API keys, and neglected encryption practices created an open door for unauthorized accessleaving users, particularly those from vulnerable or marginalized communities, dangerously exposed.

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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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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

The question has come up wondering if smoke damage is covered for those homes that were impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires but were not damaged by the actual fires.

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Legal IT Insider

APRIL 1, 2025

One year on from the announcement that Clyde & Co had partnered with LexisNexis Everyfile, the global law firm has 2,000 users of the web-based matter management system, which is […] The post Webinar: From rollout to real results LexisNexis Everyfile in action at Clyde & Co appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

JM Wilson Promotes Staruch, Dodd and Ladik and Re-Hires Snyder-Knutson JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, Natalie Staruch was promoted to executive property & casualty (P&C) underwriter.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

APRIL 1, 2025

If youve ever wondered whether the strategies we teach in Temples Trial Advocacy Program apply beyond the courtroom, look no further than Senator Mark Kellys (D-AZ) questioning of CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during the March 25, 2025 Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. In a textbook application of the three Cs of impeachmentcommit, credit, and confrontKelly meticulously laid the groundwork for a potential takedown of two of the nations top i

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Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

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.

Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

A Kentucky farmer is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to defrauding the federal crop insurance program of almost $1.5 million.

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Securities Docket

APRIL 1, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission is continuing its $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk that was brought during the Biden administration. According to a court filing Monday, the tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency has agreed to respond to the suit, which accuses him of misleading investors when he bought millions of dollars in Twitter stock in 2022, prior to his acquisition of the company.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

One of California’s most famed art institutions, the Getty, is turning to the bond market for $500 million to help preserve its masterpieces as the state prepares for another fire-prone summer. The J.

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E-Discovery Team

APRIL 1, 2025

Ralph Losey's article explores the relevance of George Orwell's "memory hole" concept in today's digital landscape, contrasting historical censorship with current digital manipulation. While Orwell illustrated how totalitarian regimes erased truth through physical means, modern misinformation spreads via digital platforms, making it easy for entities to alter historical records.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

North Carolina Insurance Mike Causey said Tuesday that he had negotiated a lower average rate increase for mobile home policies than the North Carolina Rate Bureau had asked for.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2025

Its no secret that the patent eligibility inquiry under Alice is infamous for its subjectivity and unpredictability, which is what happens when courts refuse to provide clarity and instead embrace a vague and indefinite standard that can mean different things to different people. Indeed in Interval Licensing LLC v. AOL, Inc., 896 F.3d 1335, 1350 (Fed.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

More than half of small business leaders believe artificial intelligence will play a “crucial role” in worker safety over the next five years, according to a new report from Pie Insurance.

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Civil Litigation Brief

APRIL 1, 2025

We get a rare chance to look inside the costs budgeting process in the judgment of Master Brightwell in Atlantic Ways Holding SA v Freetown Terminal Holding Ltd [2025] EWHC 674 (Ch). The rationale behind each budgeting decision is set.

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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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