Complex Discovery

AUGUST 6, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article is based on Tallinn Paper No. 15 by Dr. Nataliya Tkachuk, published by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). The CCDCOE, based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multinational and interdisciplinary hub of cyber defense expertise. It supports NATO and allied nations with research, training, and policy development across legal, strategic, operational, and technical aspects of cyber security.

Government and Public Sector

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2025

In a recent ruling with significant implications for patent licensing disputes, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's decision in Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. v. Alkermes Pharma Ireland Ltd., No. 2023-2374 (Fed. Cir. July 25, 2025), demonstrates just how critical proper jurisdictional framing is when contesting patent-related arbitration awards.

Arbitration

Law Sites

AUGUST 6, 2025

With the legal research startup Casetext now kaput, having been killed off after its acquisition by Thomson Reuters, a newer legal research startup, Descrybe, has secured its spot in the widely used curriculum of the National Society for Legal Technology, joining established players including Lexis+, Westlaw and Bloomberg Law as one of six core research […]

Legal Research

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Global insured losses from natural catastrophes hit US$80 billion in the first half of 2025, which is almost double the 10-year average between 2015 and 2024 and marks the fifth year in succession when H1 losses have exceeded $US50 billion, …

Insurance

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Case Management

The Marshall Project

AUGUST 6, 2025

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Witnesses

Securities Docket

AUGUST 6, 2025

Two points here. One is that this seems to me to be the substantively correct approach: Many crypto projects are securities-ish, so investors should have securities-ish protections, but they are not quite the same thing as stock, and those protections should be tailored to what they are. Under Gensler, the SEC occasionally hinted that it might help token issuers to register their offerings, but its actions were pretty resolutely hostile.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

When it comes to systemic cyber risks, cybersecurity experts rated Internet of Things (IoT) devices and large language models (LLMs) as the most immediate emerging risk areas of concern.

Securities Docket

AUGUST 6, 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will likely follow the Department of Justice in scaling back investigations of and civil actions against alleged foreign bribery violations, legal observers said. Since May, the SEC has closed at least two Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations into research firm Inotiv and GE Healthcare. The commission also announced last month that it was dismissing, for policy reasons, an FCPA lawsuit against two former chief executive officers of information

Healthcare

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Resilience, headquartered in New York City, named James C. Riviezzo as head of North American distribution and strategy. Riviezzo has over 25 years of industry experience, joining Resilience from At-Bay where he served as head of national broker relations.

Securities Docket

AUGUST 6, 2025

We should take concrete steps to protect people’s ability not only to communicate privately, but to transfer value privately, as they could have done with physical coins in the days in which the Fourth Amendment was crafted. A recent President’s Working Group included the following pertinent recommendation: “American citizens and businesses should be able to own digital assets and use blockchain technologies for lawful purposes without fear of prosecution.

Technology

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Litigation

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Second quarter underwriting income in AIG’s General Insurance segment increased 46% compared with last year, to $626 million.

Insurance

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 6, 2025

In this alleged wrongful termination and retaliation case, a “whistleblower” complaint was dismissed and monetary sanctions were also imposed. Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority , __ F. 4 th __, 2025 WL 2102202 (7 th Cir. Jul. 28, 2025). The appellate court affirmed sanctions against both an attorney and client under three provisions: Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e)(1 & 2); 28 U.S.C. §1927; and, Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(e)(5).

Affidavits

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Despite a significant reduction in personal auto insurance rates in Florida this year, Progressive may soon find itself in the unenviable position of sending small refunds to thousands of current and former policyholders.

Insurance

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on Tuesday partially reversed and remanded a district court decision granting summary judgment for an employer in a trade secret misappropriation case brought against it by a former employee. The district court found the employer was not liable for misappropriating a customer list belonging to the former employee, and also granted a motion to exclude an expert witness, as well as any evidence or witnesses on lost wages.

Witnesses

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?

Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Hackers have stolen login credentials from thousands of people working with the UK’s National Health Service, putting the organization at risk of further cyberattacks, according to researchers.

Securities Docket

AUGUST 6, 2025

SEC regulations should reflect the realities of the present. My Baker McKenzie partner and corporate governance expert Jennifer Broder and I made this submission, “The Real Life of a CEO: Modern Day Issues Regarding Security, Accessibility and Travel Expectations,” to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and its recent roundtable revisting the Executive Compensation disclosure rules.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer told President Donald Trump that his tariffs are having a negative effect on her state’s flagship auto industry during a closed-door meeting at the White House.

The Marshall Project

AUGUST 6, 2025

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Pleadings

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!

Litigation

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s and Arch Insurance International. A summary of these new hires.

Insurance

Practice of Law

AUGUST 6, 2025

The gerrymander has again reared its ugly head in several high-profile disputes over redistricting for the upcoming midterms, including action by the U.S. Supreme Court that may further curtail the enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. A Congressional District or Abstract Art? Gerrymandering is the manipulation of the boundaries of electoral constituencies within a state to benefit a particular political party (the one currently in power).

Precedent

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has approved an average 6.1% reduction in voluntary workers’ compensation loss costs effective January 1, 2026. The assigned risk pool for risks not insured in the voluntary market will see a reduction of 5.4%.

Insurance

Securities Docket

AUGUST 6, 2025

Lawyers have always been well paid, but the riches now available to top performers would make most Premier League soccer players blush, with some legal rainmakers reportedly earning more than $30 million a year. While the leading firms are incredibly profitable, I’m not alone in wondering whether the pay boom is sustainable. Skyrocketing compensation risks destabilizing law firms and leaving clients feeling shortchanged, while further undermining the idea of law as a profession rather than a com

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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.

Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Global specialist insurer Hiscox announced its agreement to acquire a specialist insurtech business focused on addressing the insurance needs of small businesses operating in sectors such as technology start-ups, life sciences and professional services.

Insurance

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2025

Thank you for inviting Senator Tillis’ office to participate in this listening session. Panelists were asked to address an issue impacting drug affordability and accessibility. I appreciate the opportunity to share some thoughts. America’s robust intellectual property framework, most notably our patent system, is essential to fostering investments in pharmaceutical innovation and to ensuring accessibility of those medicines to benefit patients and society, both in the short and long terms.

Pharmaceuticals

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Highstreet Insurance Partners announced with a new round of $550 million in capital to further its expansion and acquisition strategy.

Insurance

Practice of Law

AUGUST 6, 2025

If you’ve ever heard someone say the bar exam is “life or death,” you probably rolled your eyes. But that phrase felt way too real for the hundreds of law grads who were sitting for the July exam last month at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. In the middle of the New York State Bar Exam, one of the test takers collapsed from cardiac arrest.

Witnesses

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

Trial Notebook

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

Howden Re, the global reinsurance brokerage arm of Howden Group, announced it has secured a full reinsurance license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate from Dubai International Financial Centre, the leading global financial center in the Middle …

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 6, 2025

Here we look at a judgment relation to proportionality and the assessment of costs. The claimant's costs had been substantially reduced after a three day assessment but the judge found that the total sum was still disproportional. The judge could.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 6, 2025

A federal judge has granted the request of 20 states to block the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate a multibillion-dollar grant program meant for states’ infrastructure upgrades and disaster mitigation. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns on Aug.

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 6, 2025

Anyone drafting, or contemplating drafting, a pleading in a clinical negligence claim (indeed any type of claim) would be best advised to read, in detail, the judgment we are considering today.  The judge went through an amended Particulars of Claim.

Pleadings

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