Law Sites
AUGUST 27, 2024
In what it says is the first AI agent for law, the legal technology company Spellbook just released Spellbook Associate, an application that can plan and execute complex, multi-step workflows in transactional matters, much as an associate would.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 27, 2024
Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity? The post Does This Writing Pass the AI Test? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 30, 2024
Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779(D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), addresses several important issues. First , in Felder , the Court ordered the parties to conduct a “meet and confer” session. That, of course, is unremarkable. However, the Court also ordered that the parties have a court reporter transcribe the session and the Court reviewed the transcript to resolve post-meeting discovery disputes.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the acquisition of the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Law Sites
AUGUST 28, 2024
Assembly Software recently announced the launch of NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform, with the goal of transforming how legal professionals operate and streamlining their daily tasks.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 28, 2024
Bull Garlington | Flip-phone, iPhone or desk phone, here are helpful hints for conquering phone-answering anxiety. The post This Is How to Answer the Phone appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
Georgia lawmakers this year put an end to direct-action lawsuits against trucking companies’ insurers, but that did not come soon enough to bar litigation brought by people involved in accidents with ride-sharing services.
Law Sites
AUGUST 26, 2024
On Sept. 19, The Resolution Center celebrates its 30th anniversary. Long formerly known as the North Shore Community Mediation Center, it is an organization that provides conflict resolution and training services to a broad swath of communities north of Boston.
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 26, 2024
Yuliya LaRoe | Client credit allocation conversations don’t have to be contentious. Here's how to keep calm and ensure your contributions are rewarded. The post Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 28, 2024
An “and/or” privilege log entry was deemed insufficient in Deltondo v. The School Dist. Of Pittsburgh , 2024 WL 3861036 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 19, 2024). The Deltondo court began its memorandum order by stating: “Regrettably, this action is notable for the nature and extent of the parties’ discovery disputes.” After reciting prior disputes that had been resolved, the court wrote: “Inexplicably, the Court was not advised of ongoing discovery issues until several weeks before the close of fact discovery.
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 28, 2024
Americans are seeking to change their insurance coverage more frequently than in the past, after a surge in premiums that’s squeezed household budgets, a new industry report shows.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 26, 2024
Jockeying for position among the leading generative AI large language models (LLMs) has amplified their differences. Training models and code access are the source of some of the biggest disagreements. Should code for generative and other forms of AI be open or proprietary, protected under copyright, trade secret or even patent? There is a lot riding financially on the outcome, and there are good arguments for and against.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 29, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. It explores the implications of GDP growth, personal income trends, and inflationary pressures on legal budgets and strategic spending within various industries. The insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals navigating the complex landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and regulatory compliance.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 27, 2024
In Sazerac Co., Inc. v. Republic Nat’l. Distributing Co., LLC , 2024 WL 3905739 (W. D. Ky. Aug. 21, 2024), the court wrote: “Before the Court are a litany of motions to seal exhibits to contemporaneously filed briefing on discovery disputes.” The Sazerac court granted a number of those motions; however, it denied the motion to seal a privilege log that had been filed as an exhibit.
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
California lawmakers passed a bill to help close the pay gap between the California Department of Insurance’s fraud detectives and officers in other state agencies.
The Marshall Project
AUGUST 30, 2024
Matthew Farwell met her in a police Explorer program. Prosecutors say he abused her for years before she became pregnant and he killed her.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 25, 2024
Editor’s Note: The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) marks a transformative shift in global corporate compliance, demanding rigorous environmental and social accountability from businesses operating within or connected to the EU. For legal professionals and tech providers, this directive presents both significant challenges and opportunities.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 26, 2024
While the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are detailed and precise, there are gaps. For example, the Rules do not specify when a spoliation motion must be filed. That gap has been filled by common-law. When Should a Spoliation Motion Be Filed and Decided? (Dec. 26, 2020); Spoliation Motions Denied as Untimely – Another Wake-Up Call (Sept. 8, 2023); Another Spoliation Motion Denied as Untimely (Mar. 14, 2024).
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Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Texas Department of Insurance will hold two public meetings in September on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s annual rate filing increase of 10% for residential and commercial properties. TDI will host a meeting on Monday, Sept.
The Marshall Project
AUGUST 28, 2024
Little-known laws allow people to be punished for crimes they didn’t directly commit. Survivors of domestic violence are especially vulnerable.
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 24, 2024
Editor’s Note: As the digital landscape evolves, understanding industry sentiment is critical for professionals navigating the complexities of eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. ComplexDiscovery OÜ’s Summer 2024 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey marks a significant milestone as it enters its 35th iteration, offering an essential pulse-check on the industry’s confidence levels.
E-Discovery LLC
AUGUST 25, 2024
I blogged about an earlier decision in Fiskars in Another Cinderella Situation –Motion Denied as Untimely? (May 31, 2024). There, plaintiff Fiskars’ motion to compel source code was denied as untimely. In a subsequent decision, defendant Woodland’s challenge to Fiskars’ privilege log was defective. Fiskars Finland OY AB v. Woodland Tools, Inc., 2024 WL 3841603 (W.D.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Typhoon Shanshan, which struck southern Japan this week with heavy rain and strong winds, was likely intensified by climate change, according to a study from Imperial College London.
IP Watchdog
AUGUST 28, 2024
Last week, a magistrate judge in the Eastern District of New York issued a report and recommendation supporting the entry of default judgment and a permanent injunction against 85 corporate and individual defendants sued by U.S. medical device company Abbott Laboratories. While the report recommended denial of Abbott’s motion for prejudgment interest, the magistrate judge found that enhanced damages totaling more than $54 million should be awarded to Abbott for loss of goodwill following the de
Complex Discovery
AUGUST 27, 2024
Editor’s Note: In a precedent-setting decision, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has levied a €290 million fine against Uber for its improper transfer of European driver data to the United States, marking one of the most substantial penalties under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling not only underscores the strict requirements of GDPR but also highlights the increasing scrutiny on how multinational corporations manage and protect personal data ac
Legal Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
A simple notice can help ensure your company isn’t caught holding the bag if an officer enters into an unauthorized transaction, a legal specialist says.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 30, 2024
Florida’s insurance commissioner in early August noted that rate increases by property-casualty insurers in the state have slowed significantly since 2023 legislative reforms were enacted, with 12 carriers asking for a small decrease this year and another two dozen filing …
Practice of Law
AUGUST 27, 2024
Thinking about your death is hard. Thinking about who will take care of your pets after you are gone can be even harder. Fortunately, pet owners have many options to provide for their furry family members. But if you're like most pet owners, you won't want to follow Alain Delon’s wishes. The famed French actor, who starred in “The Leopard” and “Our Story”, died in August of 2024.
SW&L Attorneys Blog
AUGUST 24, 2024
Imagine that you’ve been paying child support for your child even though you have had the child in your care, custody, and control the majority of the time. Naturally, you might feel that you shouldn’t have been making those payments and wonder if you can get some of that money back. In North Dakota, there’s a way to address this situation using something called Rule 60 under the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, along with some help from past court decisions, like the Brakke case.
Legal Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
The 8th Circuit’s ruling that a sexual assault claim must go to court sheds light on how the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act has shaken up arbitration law.
Insurance Journal
AUGUST 27, 2024
The saga of the Murdaugh family in South Carolina continues, now with a convenience store company suing its liability insurers for failing to defend it against a second lawsuit stemming from the sale of beer to an underage Paul Murdaugh …
Ball in Your Court
AUGUST 28, 2024
“Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.
Practice of Law
AUGUST 29, 2024
A 9-1-1 caller in Ohio reported the unsafe vehicle in the early hours of the morning. Its movement was erratic, swerving all over the road, crossing the center line into the opposite traffic lane. It posed a real danger to anyone traveling the road in either direction and immediate police intervention was necessary to protect public safety. Calls like this one come in all the time, all across the country, but this one was a bit unusual because the unsafe vehicle was a horse-drawn buggy from Amis
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