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People: Stacks Brokerage in Florida Names Bordman Commercial President

Insurance Journal

Stacks Insurance Brokerage in Lighthouse Point, Florida, has named Kenny Bordman partner and president of commercial insurance. Bordman has more than a decade in commercial insurance, preceded by years in the U.S. Army and law enforcement, Stacks said in a …

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Math for Lawyers: The Importance of Counting to Five

WA Bar News

Five votes will create a precedent that binds all the courts in our state—and may even bind future iterations of the Washington Supreme Court itself. 11 This forward-looking statement of a legal rule makes sense only if the dissenting justices believed the lead opinion (perhaps together with the concurrence) created binding precedent.

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The Future of Law Firms: How Legal Tech Is Modernizing Traditional Practice

Attorney at Work

There may also be serious liability insurance implications. Depending on your firm’s level of modernization or existing technology, certain solutions should take precedence to help you develop a solid foundation and make the most out of your investment in the shortest time. How to Know What Tech Works for You.

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J&J’s Bankruptcy Effort Fails Supreme Court Test, Holdouts Say

Insurance Journal

Johnson & Johnson’s third effort to end lawsuits claiming its baby powder caused thousands of women to get cancer should be dismissed because it violates US Supreme Court precedent and twists the purpose of the American bankruptcy system, holdout creditors …

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China Is Scanning Canada’s Cyber Defenses, State Watchdog Warns

Insurance Journal

“Reconnaissance scanning is not an indication of compromise” but may precede malicious actions, … The Canadian government warned Friday that “a sophisticated state-sponsored threat actor from the People’s Republic of China” has been scanning the cyber defenses of important public entities.

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Coinbase Battles SEC Over Access to Gary Gensler’s Private Communications

Complex Discovery

The outcome of this battle could set a critical precedent for how regulatory agencies engage with the rapidly evolving crypto market, impacting cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals.

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AI in Healthcare: UnitedHealthcare’s Controversy and the Tragic Death of CEO

Complex Discovery

Thompson, 50, was a prominent figure in the health insurance sector, and his unexpected demise has cast a spotlight on the contentious practices being employed under his leadership. The controversy is compounded by a broader backlash against the insurance provider’s profit-driven model, highlighted by its use of AI to minimize payouts.