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Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation

Insurance Journal

Security leaders should be exercising every available option to upgrade their security posture, and cyber insurance policies could make or break the resiliency for many organizations across nearly all industries — K-12 education, retail, healthcare, manufacturing and more. Just last …

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4 Strategies for Preventing and Handling Frivolous Lawsuits

Lawmatics

Consider these examples: A person sues a manufacturer claiming that their product caused improbable injuries or damage. According to the US financial Education Foundation, each year excessive tort costs add up to well over 500 billion dollars. What’s more, often these cases are filed with the sole intention of harassment.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness Testimony Allowed

Expert Witness Blog

The plaintiff claims that he was injured while using a miter saw manufactured by the defendant and purchased from Home Depot. Benedict is not qualified to offer an opinion about miter saw design and manufacture, product warnings and instructions. Home Depot USA, Inc.

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EU Launches InvestAI to Mobilize €200 Billion for AI Development

Complex Discovery

These gigafactories will focus on mission-critical AI applications in areas such as medicine, climate science, robotics, biotech, and industrial manufacturing. The EU is also prioritizing AI talent development, with investments in education, training, and reskilling to ensure a strong workforce capable of sustaining AI growth.

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From Longbows To AI: Lessons In Embracing Technology

Complex Discovery

Robust education and training programs play a crucial role, equipping teams with the skills and confidence to integrate AI effectively. From healthcare to manufacturing, the transition from inertial to acceptance mirrors the dynamics seen in military innovations like the longbow and tank.

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Shadow AI, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Threats: Davos 2025 Explores the Risks

Complex Discovery

In sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and advanced manufacturing, the stakes are particularly high. Termed shift left, expand right, this methodology integrates security into the earliest stages of AI design while continuously adapting to emerging risks during its operational lifecycle.

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FTC and DOJ Report on Merger Trends in 2023: A Year of Big Deals and Big Scrutiny

Complex Discovery

The “Other” category, which includes industries such as construction and educational services, made up 22.1%. Banking and insurance, as well as manufacturing, each represented 10.3% The consumer goods and services sector led the way, accounting for 31.5% of reported transactions.