September, 2024

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Some Lawyers Using Venmo Are Exposing Confidential Client Information — and they May Not Even Know It

Law Sites

Multiple lawyers who are using the payments app Venmo in their law practices are exposing client information to the public — and they may not even know it. These accounts expose client names and sometimes other details, such as payment amounts, the nature of the representation, or even the client’s financial straits. Model Rule 1.

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Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees

Attorney at Work

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: Mark C. Palmer tackles ethis questions about AI and legal billing practices. The post Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Florida Storm Surge Swamps Nuclear Plant, Pro Golfer’s Home, Many More

Insurance Journal

Hurricane Helene’s storm surge along Florida’s western edges is being called the most devastating since 1921, responsible for destroying or heavily damaging hundreds of homes and businesses in the area.

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Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Protection Has Crushed Him

IP Watchdog

Jason Allen, the author of the two-dimensional digital artwork, titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” which was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office last year, has filed a request for declaratory judgment with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado asking the court to find that his work is eligible for copyright registration. The Review Board of the U.S.

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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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She Ate a Poppy Seed Salad Just Before Giving Birth. Then They Took Her Baby Away.

The Marshall Project

Hospitals use drug tests that return false positives from poppy seed bagels, decongestants and Zantac. Yet newborns are being taken from parents based on the results.

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A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE (AND GREAT) SIMON (“SPIKE”) MULLINGS: “STAY SAFE EVERYONE AND MAKE SURE YOU HUG YOUR LOVED ONES”

Civil Litigation Brief

I was devastated to learn of the death of Simon Mullings over the weekend. The tributes that have been paid from housing lawyers and many others have reflected his position as one of the foremost housing practitioners and campaigners. Giles.

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To Master New Legal Technology, Adjust Your Training Methods to Different Learning Styles

Attorney at Work

Here’s a quick guide to four core learning styles and how you can apply them to better master legal tech. The post To Master New Legal Technology, Adjust Your Training Methods to Different Learning Styles appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Florida’s Heritage Stock Price Drops After ’60 Minutes’ Report on Adjusters

Insurance Journal

Just as Florida property insurers face another round of storm claims, CBS News has raised questions about alleged insurer fraud stemming from claims incurred in the last major storm – Hurricane Ian, which hit much of southwest Florida two years …

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Three Types of Protective Orders – Requirements to Seal Court Record

E-Discovery LLC

EEOC v. Exxon Mobile Corp., 2024 WL 4249229 (M.D. La. Sept. 11, 2024), was a Title VII action alleging a hostile work environment. One of many discovery disputes involved the scope of protective order. The court explained that: This circuit recognizes three types of protective orders: (1) specific, (2) blanket, and (3) umbrella. On one side of the spectrum are specific protective orders, which cover specific, identified information….

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The Future of Prisons?

The Marshall Project

Inspired by Germany, South Carolina let prisoners design their own units, write house rules and settle their own disputes. Then came politics.

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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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Do Law Firms Use Email Marketing?

Lawmatics

In today's fiercely competitive legal market, firms are progressively embracing digital marketing not only to survive but to thrive. Whether it’s building relationships, showcasing expertise, or simply keeping your firm in the client's mind, digital marketing offers a buffet of options tailored to the unique needs of legal professionals. But among a plethora of strategies, which should your firm prioritize?

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The State of Knowledge Management and Innovation in Legal, with Patrick DiDomenico and Joshua Fireman

Law Sites

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Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner

Attorney at Work

A law firm managing partner has myriad responsibilities and competing pressures, from keeping business operations running smoothly to serving as a chief role model and motivator. If you have been asked to take up the mantle or aspire to lead your firm one day, it would be wise to understand exactly what the position entails: […] The post Top 10 Challenges of Being a Law Firm Managing Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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US Nuclear Verdicts Break Records and Drive Social Inflation to 7% in 2023: Report

Insurance Journal

Nuclear verdicts in the United States are breaking records with 27 court cases each awarding compensation of more than US$100 million during 2023, according to Swiss Re executives.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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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“FTC finds ‘staggering’ level of user surveillance by social media, streaming services”

E-Discovery LLC

With that headline, Jackson Walker reported that FTC reports surveillance by social media, streaming services (baltimoresun.com) (Sept. 19, 2024). According to the Baltimore Sun, “[r]eport authors called on Congress to pass federal privacy legislation to protect users.” I recently blogged about a similar issue in Data Collection by Cars With Connectivity (Sept. 17, 2024)(discussing calls for federal privacy legislation regarding use of data collected by automobiles).

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Robert Roberson’s Death Penalty Case Shows How Justice System Fails People With Autism

The Marshall Project

He was convicted in his daughter’s death. Those who believe he’s innocent argue his diagnosis helps explain how he ended up facing execution.

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Elon Musk takes campaign against the regulatory state from labor to aviation

Legal Dive

SpaceX has filed two lawsuits seeking to dismantle the NLRB, and Musk is now in a new conflict with the FAA over rocketry regulation.

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Kira Spin-off Zuva Unveils New Contract Review AI For In-house Legal Teams, Zuva Analyze

Law Sites

Zuva, the company that spun off from AI contract review pioneer Kira when it was acquired by Litera in 2021, today released its own AI contract review tool, Zuva Analyze, which it says will enable in-house legal teams to review contracts 2-3 times faster than reviewing them manually.

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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.

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The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer

Attorney at Work

Ivy Grey | Check yourself for rude, aggressive language before you wreck your case. The post The Misguided Appeal of the Aggressive Lawyer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Helene Dumps Rain on Millions of US Homes That Lack Flood Insurance

Insurance Journal

On Thursday night Helene crashed into Florida’s coast as a Category 4 hurricane. The giant storm with 140-mile-per-hour winds made landfall close to where Hurricane Debby hit in August and where Idalia struck just over a year ago.

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Relative Proportionality Argument Rejected

E-Discovery LLC

Bender v. Wiegand Sports GMBH , 2024 WL 4202155 (D. Md. Sep. 16, 2024)(Bredar, J.), grabbed my attention because it involved a claim for personal injuries arising out of the mountain coaster ride at Wisp Resort. That is a ride I have taken my children and grandchildren on many times. One of three defendants contended that the discovery propounded on it was not proportional because it was the least culpable of the three.

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The Hardest Case for Mercy

The Marshall Project

Inside the trial that spared Nikolas Cruz and made it easier for Florida juries to sentence people to death.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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New Group Launched by IP VIPs Promises to Protect Inventors’ Right to Access Capital

IP Watchdog

A new inventors’ rights group was launched Thursday, September 19, with the aim of “helping startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs defend their intellectual property rights and access capital.” The Inventors Defense Alliance includes Professor Kristen Osenga, professor at the University of Richmond School of Law, as its chief policy counselor, and boasts a board featuring the Hon.

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In Notable E-Discovery News, ALSP Elevate Acquires Consulting Company Redgrave Data

Law Sites

In notable news for the e-discovery industry, the legal software and services provider Elevate has acquired Redgrave Data, a consulting firm that provides services and software for e-discovery and data analytics. Redgrave’s founders Mollie Nichols, Scott Culbertson, Dave Lewis, Mark Noel, and Lindsey Worth will all join Elevate’s management team.

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Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | These stress-busting apps make it easy to add meditation and mindfulness practice to your busy day. The post Top-Rated Mindfulness and Meditation Apps to Beat Lawyer Stress appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Why US Home Insurance Rates Are Rising Fast – Climate Change Plays a Big Role

Insurance Journal

Millions of Americans have been watching with growing alarm as their homeowners insurance premiums rise and their coverage shrinks. Nationwide, premiums rose 34% between 2017 and 2023, and they continued to rise in 2024 across much of the country.

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“Order on Proposed ESI Order” – Is There a Better Mousetrap?

E-Discovery LLC

In Deckers Outdoor Corp. v. Last Brand, Inc., 2024 WL 4245407 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2024), the parties disagreed over when a formal ESI agreement was needed. However, the court held that “entry of some form of ESI order” was appropriate. It directed the parties to meet and confer. They did and: “The parties filed what they claimed was a stipulated proposed ESI order….

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Unhoused People Have Property Rights Too

The Marshall Project

A recent Supreme Court decision spurred a crackdown on people experiencing homelessness. Here’s how some are still fighting back.

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Amici Urge SCOTUS to Scrap Fourth Circuit Approach to Disgorgement of Non-Party Affiliates’ Profits

IP Watchdog

Several amici weighed in late last week on a trademark petition to the U.S. Supreme Court that asks whether “an award of a ‘defendant’s profits’ under the Lanham Act…can include an order for the defendant to disgorge the distinct profits of legally separate non-party corporate affiliates.” The Supreme Court granted the petition in Dewberry Group, Inc. v.

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In Chicago? Come Watch the Legaltech Week Panel Live Today! (Or Watch Us on Zoom As Usual)

Law Sites

Several of our Legaltech Week panelists are in Chicago for RelativityFest, so we’re going to (attempt to?) broadcast live from there. If you are in Chicago or attending RelativityFest, come watch us live at 2 CT/3 ET. We will be in the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Room Grand Hall MN.

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Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business

Attorney at Work

Molly McGrath | Control your thoughts and you control your destiny. A law firm leader’s role is to find and develop top talent. This mindset shift helps you see people more clearly and make better decisions. The post Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Update: NYC’s Largest Cab Insurer Ordered to Explore Sale After Losses

Insurance Journal

New York’s insurance regulator ordered American Transit Insurance Co. to immediately find capital and explore a sale in a damning report laying out its severe financial condition.

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