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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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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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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.

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There's a Wave of Lawsuits Over Addictive Video Games. One Has Just Been Dismissed.

Practice of Law

As a result, she said he now requires medication, counseling, and an individualized education plan at school. Assuming their plaintiffs are being honest, they may yet be able to hold video game manufacturers accountable. The others, more than a dozen lawsuits, still remain.

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Power Shifts: Ukraine’s Drone Dominance and the Baltic States’ Energy Break with Russia

Complex Discovery

in 2024, largely due to a surge in defense-related manufacturing. About the Institute for the Study of War The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. strategic objectives.