Law Sites
APRIL 21, 2025
Three months after announcing its acquisition of Screens, Agiloft has completed the integration of the AI-powered contract review and no-code playbook technology into its contract lifecycle management platform, the company says.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 21, 2025
Cyber crime syndicates that run multi-billion-dollar scam operations across Southeast Asia are still expanding despite recent law enforcement crackdowns, building links from Ireland to Mexico and reaching a potentially irreversible global spillover, the United Nations warned.
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IP Watchdog
APRIL 20, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Friday addressed an issue of first impression in the patent eligibility context, holding that claims that do no more than apply established methods of machine learning to a new data environment are not patent eligible. Recentive Analytics, Inc. sued Fox Corp., Fox Broadcasting Company, LLC, and Fox Sports Productions, LLC for infringement of four U.S.
E-Discovery LLC
APRIL 22, 2025
In U.S. EEOC v. Aspire Regional Partners, Inc., 2025 WL 1115300 (S.D. Oh. Apr. 15, 2025), the court ordered discovery of litigation hold notices. In my opinion, and while I agree with the result, the legal issues governing the discovery of litigation hold notices and implementation need clarity and national uniformity. In Aspire , Mr. Ayers-Banks asserted discriminatory termination by his former employer.
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Attorney at Work
APRIL 22, 2025
Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How should I balance priorities when everything for everyone seems to be a top priority? The post Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 21, 2025
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Trial Strategy Today brings together the best content for law professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
E-Discovery LLC
APRIL 22, 2025
Sports Rehab Consulting LLC v. Vail Clinic, Inc., 2025 WL 1144559 (D. Col. Apr. 18, 2025), has a tortuous procedural history. The case turned on allegations of a monopoly over physical therapy services. Both sides objected to a report and recommendation of a special master. In the portion of the decision pertinent to this blog: Plaintiffs demand that Vail Health produce text messages from the personal devices of three individuals who are not parties to this action: Michael Shannon, who formerly
The Marshall Project
APRIL 19, 2025
Americas experiment with Scandinavian-inspired prison units is growing and being tested.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 21, 2025
India is planning to ease its nuclear liability laws to cap accident-related penalties on equipment suppliers, three government sources said, in a move mainly to attract U.S. firms that have been holding back due to the risk of unlimited exposure.
Civil Litigation Brief
APRIL 21, 2025
If ever there was a case that emphasised the importance of bundles being checked prior to a hearing we see it here. In RP v Barnsley Metropolitan District Council [2025] UKUT 46 (AAC) Upper Tribunal Judge Edward Jacobs found that.
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E-Discovery LLC
APRIL 21, 2025
There are countless decisions, law review articles, books, and guides written on search, search design, search methodology, search tools, and search metrics. See, e.g., EDRM Search Guide ; The Sedona Conference Best Practices Commentary on the Use of Search and Information Retrieval Methods in E-Discovery The following are a few exemplar decisions that set the stage: In Re Seroquel Prod.
The Marshall Project
APRIL 21, 2025
A facility built for progress reflects decades of neglect and the citys deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 21, 2025
Global natural catastrophes had an insured price tag of more than $53 billion during the first quarter of 2025 claims driven by California’s wildfires of approximately $38 billion, or 71% of total insured losses across the globe, according to …
Complex Discovery
APRIL 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: Tariff evasion is the new money laundering. This bold truth frames a growing challenge in global commerce: the exploitation of trade systems to evade lawful duties and gain unfair competitive advantage. As traditional oversight falters in the face of complex trade schemes, the strategic fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and anti-money laundering (AML) techniques is emerging as a powerful deterrent.
Speaker: Allison Mears, Adela Wekselblatt, and George Socha
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal industry, and paralegals are at the forefront of this transformation. As AI becomes more integrated into legal workflows, paralegals can streamline their daily tasks, enhance efficiency, and add greater value to their firms and organizations. But what exactly does AI mean for paralegals today—and how can you leverage it to your advantage?
E-Discovery LLC
APRIL 20, 2025
Doug Austin’s blog, Informal Discovery Dispute as to TAR Implementation Resolved by Court (Apr. 17, 2025), provides an excellent description of a recent TAR protocol case. In re Insulin Pricing Litigation, 2025 WL 1112837 (D.N.J. Apr. 11, 2025).
Civil Litigation Brief
APRIL 22, 2025
Another example of the importance of all issues being properly pleaded can be found in the judgment of Mr Justice Edward Johnson in Dunya Dervis v Kenan Deniz[2025] EWHC 902 (Ch). The appellant was not allowed, on appeal, to pursue.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 20, 2025
It seemed not so long ago that many wireless carriers were in a race to 5G, touting the speed of their networks to consumers.
Destination Articles Blog
APRIL 22, 2025
Clients today expect more than solid legal advicethey want to feel heard, respected, and informed. This article shares seven practical strategies to strengthen your client relationships and build a trusted, thriving law practice. Why Your Law Firm Must Prioritize Client Relationships Here is why your law firm needs to have strong client relationships. 1.
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Are there mysteries lurking in your family tree? 🕵 No, not a long-lost half-brother - I'm talking about a patent family tree! IP paralegals need fast and easy ways to verify and report on essential data about foreign equivalents of US assets. Join us to master the global scope of key assets to support prosecution, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, competitive monitoring and more!
E-Discovery LLC
APRIL 20, 2025
Mancia v. Mayflower Textile Servs. Co., 253 F.R.D. 354 (D. Md. 2008), was an early decision on cooperation, boilerplate objections, waiver by failure to object properly, and a court-ordered meet-and-confer. The case was a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Maryland wage and overtime law. The Court outlined a process to resolve discovery issues, and wrote that [t]he goal is to attempt to quantify a workable discovery budget that is proportional to what is at issue in the cas
Practice Panther
APRIL 21, 2025
Legal case management software should streamline, secure, and simplify your firms operations. Looking at these traits individually, a good legal software solution should: Streamline any repetitive workflow tasks to decrease workload and ensure accuracy. Secure your most sensitive data and your clients data from potential breaches. Simplify the core administrative functions of your firm, so you can focus on practicing law.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 20, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration is suspending a quality control program for its food testing laboratories as a result of staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.
Destination Articles Blog
APRIL 22, 2025
If a potential client Googled your name right now, what would they find? In 2025, your online presence will speak before you do, and social media is where most people go to check you out. Around 63.8% of the worlds population uses social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 19 minutes daily on these platforms. Even in the legal industry, the shift is clear: 84% of law firms now maintain a presence on social media, and 29% of lawyers report getting new clients directly through it.
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E-Discovery LLC
APRIL 19, 2025
Thompson v. HUD , 199 F.R.D. 168 (D. Md. 2001)( Thompson I ), was a class action by Baltimore public housing residents. Thompson I explained the 2000 change in the scope of discovery that remains in force, with some changes, today. [1] Thompson I dealt in part with the December 2000 amendment to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26 which changed the scope of discovery from any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, to unprivileged facts relevant to the claim
Your Trial Message
APRIL 21, 2025
By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: We live in uncertain times, and that is becoming a more obvious observation by the day. From the turmoil in the financial markets to the tumult in the marketplaces of ideas, there is a widely felt lack of security, predictability, stability, and foundation: We don’t feel particularly safe.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 20, 2025
Elon Musk’s age of government efficiency has spread to Florida, with legislation advanced last week that would abolish at least 22 state boards that oversee licensing and disciplinary reviews for engineers, contractors, building inspectors, accountants and many more professionals.
Securities Docket
APRIL 21, 2025
Steptoe LLP further expands its Investigations and White-Collar Defense practice with the addition of Ross Weingarten, who most recently served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the District of Connecticut. Ross joins Steptoe as a partner in its New York office. Source: Ross Weingarten, Former Assistant United States Attorney, Joins Steptoe | Steptoe The post Ross Weingarten, Former Assistant United States Attorney, Joins Steptoe | Steptoe appeared first on Securities Docket.
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Complex Discovery
APRIL 21, 2025
Editor’s Note: A powerful ruling from a U.S. District Court has put Googles advertising empire on notice. On April 17, 2025, Judge Leonie Brinkema determined that Google engaged in illegal monopolistic behavior within the digital advertising technology ecosystem. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, this decision signals not only a tectonic shift in how digital ecosystems are regulated but also sets a precedent for future structural remedies in comple
Practice of Law
APRIL 21, 2025
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. If something looks like a knife and cuts like a knife, does that make it a weapon? Even if it's a necessary utensil? These were some of the questions the justices of the Oregon Supreme Court grappled with on April 17, 2025, while hearing the case of a probationer determined to have violated the terms of his parole.
Insurance Journal
APRIL 20, 2025
In a March memo to lawmakers, Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation sharply criticized the state’s rather unique two-agency insurance regulatory structure, arguing that the Department of Financial Services has dropped the ball on consumer complaints, investigations and insurer affiliate companies.
Securities Docket
APRIL 21, 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit’s CEO Ben Zhou said that 27.95% of the funds lost in the $1.4 billion exploit engineered by the North Korean Lazarus Group have gone dark or become untraceable. “Total hacked funds of USD 1.4bn around 500k ETH. 68.57% remain traceable, 27.59% have gone dark, 3.84% have been frozen. The untraceable funds primarily flowed into mixers then through bridges to P2P and OTC platforms,” Zhou said in an executive summary published on X on Monday.
Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas
Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.
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