November, 2024

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Jury Finds Global E-Discovery Company Violated Criminal Computer Security Law when It Accessed Woman’s Emails

Law Sites

A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.

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How to Not Talk Politics and Survive

Attorney at Work

As much as you’d like to stop them, perhaps with jiujitsu or a handy table lamp, you know that’s unprofessional. Fortunately you can use these proven tactics instead. The post How to Not Talk Politics and Survive appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Modern Cars Are Surveillance Devices on Wheels With Major Privacy Risks: Report

Insurance Journal

New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws. Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features.

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Virtual Worlds, Real Rules: EU Parliament’s First Take on IP in the Metaverse

IP Watchdog

Are trademark rights in the Metaverse as intangible as the world itself, or are they as real as in the ‘real’ world? This is the question the European Parliament addresses for the first time in its Resolution on policy implications of the development of virtual worlds – civil, company commercial and intellectual property law issues, published on October 17, 2024, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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JHC Welcomes Kansas City Attorney Samantha Fisher to the Firm

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

NEWS RELEASE For immediate release November 19, 2024 OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Joseph, Hollander & Craft (JHC) is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Fisher to its Overland Park office. Samantha joins JHC’s health and hospital law and professional licensure defense practice groups, where she will be working closely with Diane Bellquist and Anne Kindling.

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DOJ has received 200 tips since launching whistleblower program

Legal Dive

Self-disclosures have picked up, too, doubling since 2021, as part of the agency’s broader corporate accountability push, an agency official reports.

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Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era

Attorney at Work

Joe Douglass | Done well, videos become powerful, persuasive tools that sway juries and adjusters alike. The post Don’t Just Show, Prove: Why Lawyers Need Expert Video Storytelling in the TikTok Era appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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New York City Issues First Drought Warning in 22 Years

Insurance Journal

New York City has issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain — and will restart the flow of drinking water from an out-of-service aqueduct as supplies run low.

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Only Congressional Patent Reform Can Restore Constitutional Rights

IP Watchdog

Encouraged and abetted by free riders who would benefit unfairly from others’ work, well-intentioned lawmakers and judicial activists have compromised the U.S. patent system, threatening America’s prosperity and national security. But we have the chance to reverse this trend by supporting two bills that will be debated this week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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The High-Tech Tools Police Can Use to Surveil Protesters

The Marshall Project

When Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they’re inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Zealous advocacy? No, call it lawyer betrayal instead, professor says

Legal Dive

Corporate obedience to the law is mandatory, which means aggressive lawyering that aids misconduct should be reframed as client betrayal, a Michigan State law professor argues.

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Case Management Platform Clarra Unveils Suite of New Features, Including Gen AI, Analytics and Tracking of Client Communications

Law Sites

It was a year ago last month that I wrote here about the launch of Clarra, a cloud-based case management platform designed to be optimized for docket-driven litigation practices.

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AI-Powered Abuse: The Growing Concern of Child Exploitation Imagery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Artificial intelligence, a powerful force shaping the digital landscape, now presents a profound threat as it enables the creation of child sexual abuse imagery. This alarming trend is driven by increasingly accessible AI tools that bad actors exploit, complicating the work of law enforcement and amplifying risks to children. Recent cases in the U.S. showcase the urgent need for robust legal and technological responses.

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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

By Andrew Simpson A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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The Judge Newman Story in Her Own Words: IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

We invited Judge Newman to speak at our annual Life Sciences program at IPWatchdog Studios, which gave Judge Newman a platform to tell her side of the story in her own words and to discuss what the Federal Circuit is doing. So powerful were her comments that at least several in the audience were seen shedding a tear, and she received a hearty standing ovation.

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Implementing Generative AI Effectively in Legal Teams

WA Bar News

Illustrations © Getty/Jenny On The Moon BY ROBBIE PHILBRICK, RACHEL WILKA & MICHAEL CALLIER Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a groundbreaking subset of artificial intelligence (AI) with the potential to revolutionize virtually every industry, including the legal field. GenAI is capable of creating new and original content, rather than simply processing or analyzing existing data.

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Nebraska sues truck makers alleging conspiracy in electric-truck transition

Legal Dive

The antitrust lawsuit accuses heavy truck manufacturers of conspiring with California to reduce the supply of diesel-powered semi-trucks, raising prices.

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In Search Of Diverse Founders of Legal Tech Startups – Please Pass the Word

Law Sites

I am in search of diverse founders of legal tech startups and seeking your help in reaching them with this message. Specifically, I want to encourage them to apply to compete for a spot in the 9th annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, which will be April 2-5 in Chicago.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Meta Faces Hefty Fine in South Korea for Data Collection Breaches

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a recent decisive move, South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a substantial fine on Meta, following a rigorous investigation into the company’s data handling practices. This ruling signals intensified regulatory attention on data privacy and user rights, particularly concerning large tech corporations like Meta.

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Boeing Dismantles DEI Team as Pressure Builds on New CEO

Insurance Journal

Boeing Co. has dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion department, making it the latest high-profile corporation to make changes to its DEI policy as its new top leader oversees a broader revamp of the company’s workforce.

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IDEA Act Moves Forward While Fate of PERA and PREVAIL Seems Uncertain

IP Watchdog

During a scheduled markup hearing of three key patent bills today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) announced they would delay consideration of both Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act), respectively. However, the Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement (IDEA) Act of 2024 moved forward to the Senate floor.

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THE MAN ON THE CLAPHAM OMNIBUS – WHICH IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BE WHEN GIVING EVIDENCE AT A REMOTE HEARING

Civil Litigation Brief

In Raja & Anor v ATM Law & Ors [2024] EWHC 2782 (Ch) the witnesses gave evidence (or attempted to give evidence) from inappropriate places, including a bus. The judgment of Master Clark shows the need to follow the correct.

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Facebook seeks to scuttle massive securities fraud suit

Legal Dive

An attorney representing Facebook’s parent, Meta, told the Supreme Court the company did not need to disclose a past data breach on risk disclosure statements with the SEC.

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Legal Analytics Company Trellis Unveils AI Tools Designed to Streamline Litigation Workflows

Law Sites

In a move that marries a massive database of state litigation data with the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence, Trellis, a legal technology company known for its analytics tools and extensive collection of state trial court records, today released Trellis AI, a new set of generative AI tools aimed at simplifying litigation tasks.

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Understanding September and October Economic Reports: M&A and eDiscovery Impacts

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article provides an in-depth analysis of current HSR transaction trends, economic data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and their implications for professionals in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. By connecting economic indicators with regulatory shifts, the report aims to equip professionals with insights to navigate the evolving landscape of M&A activities and compliance.

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Ford Hit With Near-Record $165 Million Penalty on Recall Failure

Insurance Journal

Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner, the second-largest fine ever levied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Perlmutter Says Copyright Office Is Still Working to Meet ‘Ambitious Deadline’ for AI Report

IP Watchdog

The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held an oversight hearing yesterday in which Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter told the Subcommittee members that the Office is still working to get parts two and three of its promised report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence out by the end of this year.

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2024 WSBA Membership Demographic Study

WA Bar News

A look at the decennial deep dive that’s the foundation of a renewed plan to strengthen equity and justice in the legal profession Illustration © Getty/MicroStockHub BY WSBA STAFF Who are we as a legal community in Washington state? Not just in terms of statistics that are easily counted—practice area, age, ethnicity—but also the less quantifiable individual experiences that, collectively, form the culture of our profession?

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U.S. Copyright Office Presses 'Pause' on DMCA Exemption for Video Games

Practice of Law

When we think of a library, we picture never-ending shelves of books; the world's knowledge available to us at the touch of a finger. But nowadays, it's not just physical records that libraries collect. Many now lend video games to their members, providing their local communities with entertainment while helping preserve the software for future generations.

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How It Works: A Walkthrough of Steno’s new Transcript Genius Transcript Analysis Tool

Law Sites

This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.

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How a tech GC views AI-enabled efficiencies and regulation

Legal Dive

PagerDuty’s top in-house counsel sees legal AI tools as a way to scale resources without adding headcount while focusing lawyers on their high-value work.

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Biden Requests $98.6 Billion in Emergency Disaster Aid Funds

Insurance Journal

President Joe Biden’s administration is seeking $98.6 billion in emergency disaster relief funding from Congress to address the devastation from recent back-to-back hurricanes that hammered the US southeast and left billions in damage.

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Second Circuit Finds Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran Similarities Too Unoriginal for Copyright Protection

IP Watchdog

Late last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a ruling in Structured Asset Sales, LLC v. Sheeran affirming the Southern District of New York’s dismissal of copyright infringement claims filed against British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran over his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud.” Assessing arguments made by a co-rightsholder to Marvin Gaye’s 1973 single “Let’s Get It On,” the Second Circuit found that the district court properly limited the scope of the infringement alleg