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Texas Supreme Court Preliminarily Approves Delivery of Legal Services by Licensed Paraprofessionals

Law Sites

The Supreme Court of Texas this week gave preliminary approval to rules that would allow the delivery of legal services in certain circumstances by licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants who are not lawyers.

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Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing

Attorney at Work

Invoicing is one of the most important processes to get right. The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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“Federal judge who ruled against Google is ‘taken aback’ by its efforts to avoid paper trail”

E-Discovery LLC

In Federal judge who ruled against Google is ‘taken aback’ by its efforts to avoid paper trail (abajournal.com) (Aug. 8, 2024), Debra Cassens Weiss reported on an information governance issue: “A federal judge who ruled that Google is a monopolist declined to sanction the search engine for failing to preserve internal chat messages, even though he criticized its policies intended to keep bad evidence out of litigation.” Ms.

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With American Mobile Out, Florida’s Mobile Home Insurance Market Seems to Have ‘Fallen Apart’

Insurance Journal

By William Rabb Reinsurance in Florida’s long-stressed property insurance market was supposed to have stabilized this year – with only moderate rate increases and more availability.

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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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How Much Coffee Does It Take to Fuel a Week-Long Legal Tech Conference? ILTACON Spills the Beans

Law Sites

Ever wonder how much coffee gets consumed at a week-long legal tech conference? Well, with ILTACON, the annual conference of the International Legal Technology Association, set to convene this weekend in Nashville, organizers plan to serve some 1,500 gallons of the caffeinated brew.

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Tim Walz on Criminal Justice: 5 Things to Know

The Marshall Project

Where Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, stands on policing, guns, prison reform and other issues.

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Containment Increased on Massive Wildfire, 640 Structures Destroyed

Insurance Journal

Firefighters have increased containment on the 627-square-mile Park Fire near Chico, California, which is now 34% contained. The fire, now the fourth largest wildfire in history, is 401,740 acres. It was 24% contained on Friday.

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David v. Goliath Trial Begins this Month in Case that Challenges Thomson Reuter’s Longstanding Copyrights in Legal Research Materials

Law Sites

For decades, one product, Thomson Reuters Westlaw, has dominated the legal research market. A core foundation of that dominance has been Westlaw’s claims of copyright in several elements of its legal research service, particularly its headnotes and Key Number System.

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How to Successfully License Consumer Products | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

If you are an inventor of a consumer product there are reputable companies looking for inventions and ideas to bring to market, and their business model is built on taking products to market over and over again, and they are in constant need of new products and improvements. They also realize litigation is wasteful when you are dealing with products that often have a 1-, 2- or 3-year shelf life, so they are willing to do deals that allow them to quickly get products onto shelves and into the str

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They Exposed Police Misconduct. Now They’re Paying a Steep Price.

The Marshall Project

Whistleblower laws have advanced in public and private sectors, but protections for police who report illegal or unethical behavior lag far behind.

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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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Taylor Swift Cancellations Deal Blow to Insurers: Sources

Insurance Journal

Insurers face millions of dollars in claims after a foiled attack forced three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria to be canceled, though several providers will share out the hit, two people involved in insurance for her tour told Reuters.

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At Two Back-to-Back Conferences, Evidence that We’re Moving the Ball Forward On Using AI in Law

Law Sites

Within the span of five days recently in Chicago, I attended two somewhat different conferences, and at each, I found evidence that we are moving the ball forward on developing and implementing practical applications for generative AI in law. You may wonder why I even needed evidence.

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How Big Tech is avoiding HSR reviews in AI race

Legal Dive

Some deals are on the FTC and DOJ's radars, but for now Microsoft and Apple are among those buying their way into key technology, an antitrust specialist says.

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Core Intelligence AI: Streamlining eDiscovery with Advanced GenAI

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The launch of Core Intelligence AI by HaystackID marks a significant advancement in the field of eDiscovery, offering a blend of generative AI and traditional review methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This development is especially relevant for professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and data discovery, as it addresses the increasing complexities and volumes of data in modern legal contexts.

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More People Moving In Than Out of Counties With High Catastrophe Risk

Insurance Journal

Despite the dangers and expense associated with living in high-risk areas, large numbers of people are still moving to parts of America most impacted by wildfires, flooding and extreme heat.

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How It Works: A Demo of the New AI Legal Assistant in Law Practice Management Platform LEAP

Law Sites

Law practice management company LEAP recently announced the launch of three major AI features built directly into the platform, including LawY, a new legal AI assistant backed by human verification. In this latest installment in the LawSites video series How It Works, you get to see LEAP’s new AI assistant in action.

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Get Ready to Comply: The EU’s AI Act is Now in Force

IP Watchdog

The European Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act officially came into force on Thursday, August 1, with most provisions of the regulation applying as of August 2, 2026. However, the regulation states that compliance for prohibited practices should be in effect by February 2, 2025, considering “the unacceptable risk associated with the use of AI in certain ways.

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Why It’s Important to Track Pro Bono Work

Practice Panther

Pro bono work allows attorneys to give back to their communities, fostering personal growth and enhancing professional reputations. It’s a powerful way to connect with and make a difference in people’s lives. But to truly see the impact of your efforts, it’s important to track your pro bono services. Keep reading to explore how pro bono cases work and how tracking your pro bono cases can amplify your contributions and elevate your practice.

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Google Monopolized Search Through Illegal Deals, Judge Rules

Insurance Journal

Google illegally monopolized the search market through exclusive deals, a judge ruled Monday, handing the government a win in its first major antitrust case against a tech giant in more than two decades.

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David Cambria, Known As ‘Godfather of Legal Operations,’ Joins Epiq to Lead Legal Business Advisory Practice

Law Sites

When it comes to big names in legal operations and legal innovation, it is hard to think of one bigger than David Cambria, who has long been described as the godfather of legal operations, including for his trailblazing work as COO and head of global operations for Fortune 50 company Archer Daniels Midland and then […]

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Brazil’s New Appellate Stage Guidelines: Strategies for Efficient Patent Prosecution

IP Watchdog

In an ongoing effort to reduce the backlog of patent applications, Brazil has introduced new appellate stage guidelines that significantly impact how applicants should respond to office actions and file appeals. These changes emphasize thorough and strategic responses to ensure all objections are properly addressed, paving the way for a more efficient patent granting process.

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Google’s Antitrust Ruling: A Landmark Decision that Signals Heightened Scrutiny for Tech Giants

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a landmark ruling, Google has been found guilty of antitrust violations, signaling a seismic shift in the regulatory landscape for tech giants. This milestone decision by Judge Amit Mehta not only underscores Google’s extensive market dominance but also sets a significant precedent for future antitrust cases against major technology firms.

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CarShield to Pay $10M Settlement Over Deceptive Advertising Charges

Insurance Journal

CarShield will pay $10 million to settle charges that its advertisements and telemarketing for its extended auto warranty plans are deceptive and misleading, the Federal Trade Commission said.

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LawNext Podcast: Is Gen AI the New Paradigm for Technology Assisted Review in E-Discovery? Three Redgrave Scientists Discuss

Law Sites

For at least two decades, artificial intelligence has been used in e-discovery to help surface and prioritize review of potentially responsive documents from large document collections.

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AI Prompt to Improve Keyword Search

Ball in Your Court

Twenty years ago, I dreamed up a website where you would submit a list of eDiscovery keywords and queries and the site would critique the searches and suggest improvements to make them more efficient and effective.

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EU AI Act: Regulatory Milestone and Its Impact on Legal Tech

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The adoption of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act by the European Union (EU) marks a significant milestone in global AI regulation. Effective August 1, 2024, this legislation introduces a risk-based classification system for AI technologies, ensuring tailored guidelines for each risk category. This framework aims to balance innovation with risk mitigation, crucial for sectors such as law firms, legal tech, and corporate entities.

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Georgia Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud After Claimed Injuries

Insurance Journal

A woman in north Georgia has been charged with insurance fraud after she claimed that a “personal care device” caused injuries that cost as much as $350,000 to treat.

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Davinci Rebrands As DeepIP and Announces General Availability of its AI Copilot for Patent Prosecution

Law Sites

Earlier this year, I wrote about the beta launch of davinci, an AI tool to assist intellectual property practitioners throughout the patent prosecution process. Today, that tool emerges from beta for general availability under a new name, DeepIP, and with a new direct integration within Microsoft Word.

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USAA to pay $64.2M to settle military overcharge lawsuit

Legal Dive

More than $33 million will go to members who were sent remediation checks in 2021 and never cashed them. Plaintiffs said the checks came in “nondescript envelope[s]” that looked like “junk mail.

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What’s New in eDiscovery Pricing? Summer 2024 Market Report

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The Summer 2024 eDiscovery Pricing Survey by ComplexDiscovery OÜ, conducted in partnership with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) , now in its twelfth edition, continues to provide an invaluable resource for understanding the pricing dynamics within the eDiscovery ecosystem. This non-scientific survey, initiated in the winter of 2019, has evolved to become a benchmark tool for professionals in the fields of cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery.

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California Commissioner Orders Insurance Cancelation Moratorium for 185K Residents

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a one-year moratorium on insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage for more than 185,000 policyholders affected by the Park, Borel and Gold Complex fires.

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With Latest Additions, Universal Migrator Now Has 114 Extractors to Help Law Firms Backup and Migrate their Data

Law Sites

Universal Migrator has added two new extractors for helping law firms migrate their data from one platform to another, bringing its total number of migration extractors to 114. It has also enhanced several of its existing extractors with additional backup options.

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What to say – and what not say – during a drunk driving traffic stop

DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

What people say when they have had a few drinks can get them into trouble. That is especially true of those stopped by police officers who suspect them of impaired driving. People feeling stressed about a drunk driving traffic stop sometimes unintentionally worsen their own circumstances in their attempts to avoid arrest and prosecution. It is easy to say things that a police officer can misconstrue or use against a driver later.

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

Preparation is one of the most important processes to get the results you want from a trial to ensure your client wins. However, preparation is more than jotting down notes and reviewing case details. Trial preparation is a meticulous and complex process that requires strategic planning, thorough research, and detailed organization. Jonathan Leach, LLC is a trial consulting firm that helps attorneys, parties, clients, and witnesses present the best case possible.

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Severe Storms (Mostly in US) Account for 70% of Global Insured Natural Disaster Losses

Insurance Journal

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled US$60 billion during the first half of 2024, or 62% above the 10-year average, according to preliminary estimates from Swiss Re.

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