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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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Ransomware Hits Supply Chain Software Firm Blue Yonder

Insurance Journal

Blue Yonder, a provider of supply chain software to manufacturing, logistics, and retail customers said it has been working “around the clock” to address disruptions caused by a ransomware incident. Blue Yonder said it “experienced disruptions to its managed services …

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New York Sues Vape Distributors for Fueling Teen Epidemic

Insurance Journal

New York sued several large e-cigarette manufacturers, distributors and retailers on Thursday, saying they fueled a youth vaping epidemic by selling products with cartoonish packaging and flavors such as Baja Slushie, Strawberry Cereal Donut Milk and OMG Blow Pop. Letitia …

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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. Unlike the average small business, however, they are the world’s largest retailer and have the means to defend themselves. What’s more, often these cases are filed with the sole intention of harassment.

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Strobel v. Johnson & Johnson: Got a Hearsay Problem? Don't Give Up.

Evidence at Trial

Talcum powder is a talc-based cosmetic product, and it is manufactured by a milling process in which large pieces of talc ore are crushed and pulverized into fine-grained powder. It is used in a variety of applications ranging from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to ceramics, paints, paper, and asphalt roofing. at 41 – 42.

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No mean feet obtaining a discovery order – Manolo Blahnik Worldwide Limited v Estro Concept Pty Limited

IP Whiteboard

BGL and its subsidiaries ( BGL Group ), including Manolo Blahnik, manufacture, distribute and sell luxury shoes and accessories bearing the “MANOLO BLAHNIK” name and brand, which are sold in over 65 countries including Australia. In Australia, Manolo Blahnik owns a number of trade mark registrations including: Reg No. 22 Oct 2002.

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Thomas Suh and Ken Block on How LegalMation is Revolutionizing Litigation Efficiency (TGIR Ep. 222)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

That’s the law firm side, the the corporate side, I think it’s a bit different because now corporate, you know, you saw some of the retail announcements of a of a some insurance companies having to restructure and start laying off some professionals and that sort of thing. And, you know, we’ll eventually get there.