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The Hotel California: How You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Law Firm

Attorney at Work

Recruiter Jenny Leon says lack of a book of business is the biggest reason lawyers are unable to leave their firms. The post The Hotel California: How You Know Its Time to Leave Your Law Firm appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Exclusive: LexCheck Unveils Version 3.0 Of Its AI-Powered Tool for Reviewing Complex Agreements and Auto-Generating Custom Playbooks

Law Sites

LexCheck has launched version 3.0 of its AI-powered contract review software, introducing capabilities that automatically generate custom playbooks from clients’ historical redlines and provide precedent checking against past agreements. The New York-based legal technology company says the release is a significant advancement in contract review accuracy and enterprise scalability.

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FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission dropped a case that sought to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard, saying on Thursday that pursuing the case against the long-closed deal was not in the public interest.

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DOJ Backs Cox Over Sony in Competing SCOTUS Petitions on ISP Liability

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a brief Tuesday with the U.S. Supreme Court in both Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. v. Cox Communications, Inc. and Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc urging the Court to deny Sonys petition and grant Coxs. Music publishers including Sony, Arista Records, Warner Music and Universal Music Group filed copyright claims against Cox in July 2018, alleging that Cox was liable for the infringement of 10,017 musical works that were illegal

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

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

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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Tokio Marine Launches Green Unit, Eyes $1 Billion Revenues by 2030

Insurance Journal

Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has set up a unit to insure activities linked to the low-carbon transition such as green hydrogen, shipping and cement and is targeting $1 billion in revenues by the end of the decade, its chair told …

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The Federal Circuit’s Take on Prosecution Laches Swallows Whole the Presumption of Validity

IP Watchdog

It is an understatement to say that the patent system in the United States has seen better times. The belief that U.S. patent quality is low is unfounded, but like so many other myths it endures despite its falsity. The persistent myth about low patent quality continues to mislead patent policy even though annual correctness reviews by the Patent Office show remarkably high levels of accuracy for patent examiners.

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Wired for Progress: How Ireland and OpenAI Are Scaling Intelligence, Infrastructure, and Innovation

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article offers an in-depth report on Day One of the 2025 Dublin Tech Summit, an annual technology event that has become a strategic touchpoint for both public policy and enterprise innovation in Ireland. With keynote insights from Minister Jack Chambers and OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar, the article explores the convergence of infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital service delivery.

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Trident Reciprocal Names Hodges CEO

Insurance Journal

Lake Mary, Florida-based Trident Reciprocal Exchange, launched in 2024, recently named Ryan Hodges chief executive officer.

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SCIENCE FICTION – Gaia’s Vigil: From Orion’s Fall to Earth’s Rise

E-Discovery Team

Ralph Losey's sci-fi short story follows Orion, a legendary hunter whose pride leads to a humbling encounter with a scorpion. It explores themes of ambition, humility, and humanity's evolution, culminating in first contact with Andromedans.

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California Joint Law Enforcement Efforts Lead to 4,800 Stolen Vehicles Recovered

Insurance Journal

Joint law enforcement operations in Bakersfield, Oakland, and San Bernardino have made 6,727 arrests, recovered 4,842 stolen vehicles and confiscated 313 dangerous firearms, according to an announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Steak n’ Shake COO Says Bitcoin Payments Cut Processing Fees in Half

Securities Docket

Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Edwards said that bitcoin payments have been faster and cheaper than traditional credit card payments. When customers choose to pay in bitcoin instead of credit cards, we are saving about 50% in our processing fees, Edwards said. This means that bitcoin is a win for the customer, its a win for us as a merchant, and its a win for the bitcoin community.

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PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 6: HOW IS THE COURT GOING TO APPROACH THE COSTS OF ACCOMMODATION WHEN THE CLAIMANT HAS A REDUCED LIFE EXPECTANCY – & HOW DOES THE COURT DEAL WITH THIS ON AN APPLICATION FOR AN INTERIM PAYMENT?

Civil Litigation Brief

The decision inSwift -v- Carpenter set out the approach the courts should normally take when a claimant needs to purchase accommodation because of their injuries. However that judgment, expressly, left open issues relating to the approach the courts should take.

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Tie in Supreme Court Ruling Denies Religious Charter School Access to Taxpayer Funding

Practice of Law

On May 22, 2025, SCOTUS released an unsigned order containing a single sentence indicating that the Court had deadlocked on St. Isidore v. Oklahoma. The 4 to 4 split leaves the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision in place, which had ruled that it was unconstitutional for a public charter school that received taxpayer funding to impose a Catholic doctrine on its students, teachers, and staff.

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INTEREST ON DAMAGES AND COSTS THAT HAVE TO BE REPAID FOLLOWING AN APPEAL: WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE RATE?

Civil Litigation Brief

Losing a case on appeal is always painful. Having to repay the damages and costs that have been received is more painful still. Another element of pain is the fact that the losing party has to pay interest on the.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Sell Your Crypto on the Stock Exchange – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

Note that SharpLink apparently doesnt own any Ether. The investors are contributing $425 million in dollars, not Ethereum. This is not weve got a stash of Ethereum and might as well sell it on the stock exchange; its man the stock exchange is paying $2 for $1 of Ethereum, wed better do that arb. Or, in this case, $6 for every $1 of Ethereum. And: Right?

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THE JUDGE WAS WRONG TO GRANT THE DEFENDANT SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE: THIS SHOULD NOT BE A “MINI TRIAL”

Civil Litigation Brief

Today we are looking at a case where the claimants were successful on appeal in overturning an order granting the defendant summary judgment. The case shows the limits of applications for summary judgment, in particular arguments that evidence was not.

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French Crypto Chiefs Step Up Security After Violent Kidnappings – The New York Times

Securities Docket

A man, beaten and doused in gasoline, was found in the trunk of a car. A couple were abducted before dawn from their countryside house and sped to separate locations. A woman was attacked in broad daylight on a Paris street by men trying to drag her into a van. Over the past six months in France, these violent, headline-grabbing kidnappings or attempted kidnappings, followed by demands for hefty ransoms, had one common thread: All targeted people with ties to the cryptocurrency world in most ca

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Inflation Impacting Workers Comp Medical Costs: WCRI

Insurance Journal

A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) illustrates how rising inflation has impacted the system in recent years. The 2025 edition of the WCRI Medical Price Index for Workers’ Compensation, authored Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Regulatory Shift – Walden Macht Haran & Williams LLP

Securities Docket

Emphasis on Traditional Enforcement. Chair Atkins has outlined several perspectives on SEC enforcement. First, he has called for the SECs enforcement priorities to return to the SECs core mission of investor protection, with a focus on traditional fraud, holding accountable those who lie, cheat, and steal. This suggests cases involving, for example, offering frauds, public company accounting and disclosure, insider trading, and market manipulation.

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Thousands Without Power in Houston After Strong Thunderstorms

Insurance Journal

Thousands in the Houston area are without power after hefty thunderstorms with 70-mile-per-hour winds, hail and lightning rolled in early Tuesday morning, downing power lines and shutting off electricity for more than 160,000 people.

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Optimizing Patent Quality via Compromise Between Patent Term Adjustment and Publication After 18 Months

IP Watchdog

In January 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential ruling inLynk Labs, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. affirming a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that had invalidated the patent claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,687,400 to Lynk Labs. Two statutes were in play: U.S.C. 311(b) and U.S.C. 102(e); both the pre-America Invent Act (AIA) versions.

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Definity’s Travelers Canada Deal Could Prompt Wave of Consolidation, CEO Says

Insurance Journal

Canadian property and casualty insurer Definity Financial’s $2.4 billion purchase of Travelers Cos.’ Canadian business could spur a wave of consolidation in Canada’s insurance sector, its CEO said.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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!

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Trump Administration Pauses the Scheduling of New Visa Interviews for Potential International Students

Practice of Law

The United States has long been a sought-after destination for higher education. With many of the world's best universities, the U.S. attracts some of the world's brightest students. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement, as the students gain a premier education, while universities gain motivated students who typically pay full tuition. But the status quo is set to be shaken up.

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Viewpoint: Global Reinsurers Stand Strong Amid Investment Volatility, Natural Disasters

Insurance Journal

The reinsurance industry has shown significant improvements in operating performance in recent years. Despite facing substantial insured natural catastrophe losses globally, reinsurers achieved robust earnings growth in 2023 and 2024 exceeding their cost of capital.

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VEXATIOUS LAWYERING

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

In his March 22 nd MEMORANDUM targeting the legal profession in general, President Trump condemned lawyers for frivolous, unreasonable, and vexatious litigation [link]. Much of the attack was against immigration lawyers where, without foundation, Mr. Trump claimed rampant fraud and meritless claims have supplanted the constitutional and lawful bases[and the immigration system] is likewise replete with examples of unscrupulous behavior by attorneys and law firms.

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Dutch Insurer Scraps Old-Style Chat Bots Amid Uneven AI Rollout

Insurance Journal

NN Group NV is replacing pre-programmed chat bots in client-facing roles with a version that can interact more naturally with humans, further evidence of the continued but uneven roll-out of artificial intelligence in financial services.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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

Ready to cut through the AI hype and learn exactly how to use these tools in your legal work? Join this webinar to get practical guidance from attorney and AI legal expert, Joe Stephens, who understands what really matters for legal professionals! What You'll Learn: Evaluate AI Tools Like a Pro 🔍 Learn which tools are worth your time and how to spot potential security and ethics risks before they become problems.

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Stocks Rally on the ‘TACO Trade’ After Trump’s Latest Tariff Delay – The New York Times

Securities Docket

Stock markets jumped on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest gain in weeks. The index rose more than 2 percent, which analysts attributed to President Trumps delaying a proposed 50 percent tariff on the European Union that he had threatened only a few days earlier. They also talked about tacos. Or rather, the TACO trade, which is short for Trump Always Chickens Out.

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Rehab Provider Resolves Discrimination Charge Following Employee Termination

Insurance Journal

Premiere Rehab (doing business as Infinity Rehab), a rehabilitation and therapy service provider with locations in 18 states, including Minnesota, has agreed to resolve a discrimination charge filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.

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Memorial Day Boat Explosion Sends 11 to the Hospital in Florida

Insurance Journal

A fiery boat explosion near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Memorial Day sent 11 people to the hospital, many suffering from burns, officials said Tuesday.

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Lawsuit Says Former Trident Exchange CEO Was ‘Self-Dealing’ on IT Work

Insurance Journal

A lawsuit filed by the parent company of Florida-based Trident Reciprocal Exchange charges that the insurer’s former CEO and co-founder secretly funneled more than $400,000 to her and her husband’s accounting firm for computer services that turned out to be …

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.