Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice

Attorney at Work

2Civility.org's Mark C. Palmer challenges lawyers to embrace GenAI policy development and explore and integrate AI into daily practice. The post Generative AI for Lawyers: From Fear to Functionality, How Lawyers Can Ethically Integrate AI into Their Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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AI Legal Assistant Platform Paxton Secures $22M Series A Funding

Law Sites

Paxton, an artificial intelligence platform serving the legal industry, has raised $22 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $28 million, it said today. The round was led by Unusual Ventures, with participation from Kyber Knight, 25Madison, and WVV Capital.

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Part Two: Copyright Office AI Report Says Creative Prompting Doesn’t Constitute Authorship

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Copyright Office has released Part 2 of its multi-part artificial intelligence (AI) report, this one focusing on copyrightability of works made by or using AI. Part 1 of the report was published in July 2024 and addressed digital replicas created by AI. Among the Copyright Offices recommendations was the need for passage of a federal law that would create a new form of property right for a persons digital replica to disincentivize the creation of realistic but false depictions of indivi

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AAA Releases First In Planned Series Of Free AI-Powered Handbooks for Arbitration

Law Sites

The American Arbitration Association today released the first in a planned series of free AI-driven handbooks, which the AAA calls AAAi Chat Books, that allow users to ask questions and get answers about various aspects of arbitration.

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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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CAFC Affirms Amazon Win Due to Patent Owner Failure to Provide Fair Notice of Accused Products

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a per curiam ruling in Huang v. Amazon.com, Inc. affirming the Northern District of Californias dismissal of patent infringement claims broadly seeking damages for the smartphone industrys use of semiconductor technologies. The Federal Circuit agreed that pro se appellant Xiaohua Huang did not provide fair notice to Amazon and other defendants by properly specifying which accused products infringed the asserted claims, and that

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Universal Migrator Expands Global Reach with New Backup Tools, Now Supporting Over 2,770 Migration Paths

Law Sites

Universal Migrator has significantly expanded its backup and migration capabilities, adding several new tools specifically designed for Australian legal practice management systems and enhancing dozens of existing connectors. The company has also introduced new utility features that make migrations even more seamless.

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Legal Tech Startup To Launch AI-Powered Arbitration Service, Promising Reduced Costs and Consistent Outcomes

Law Sites

To this day, one of my most popular and viral posts ever involved the 2017 launch of LegalBoard, a keyboard designed for lawyers by lawyer Brian Potts, who is now a partner at Husch Blackwell. Hits to that post went through the roof, far exceeding any post Id ever before published.

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An Enablement Defense is Disabled by the Federal Circuit

IP Watchdog

In Novartis Pharms. Corp. v. Torrent Pharma Inc., the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shut down efforts to market a generic version of the heart disease drug ENTRESTO which is sold under a patent which claims a combination of two drugs, valsartan and sacubitril. Because the proposed generic drug accused of infringement was a complex of bonded valsartan and sacubitril, the patentee Novartis needed to urge and had successfully urged that combination be construed to include both bond

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On LawNext: Reflections On 25 Years Of Innovation In Legal Aid, With The LSC’s Longtime Program Counsel Glenn Rawdon

Law Sites

Earlier this month, the Legal Services Corporation, the largest funder of civil legal aid in the United States, held its annual Innovations in Technology Conference in Phoenix. This years conference was particularly special for two reasons.

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Chubb Posts Record P/C Underwriting Income for Q4 and 2024

Insurance Journal

Chubb posted record property/casualty underwriting income of about $1.6 billion, up 3.8% during the last quarter of 2024. Fourth quarter net income was down 22% to about $2.

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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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A Substantial Treat

The 10b-5 Daily

In Macquarie , a recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Court addressed half truth liability for securities fraud. Among other things, the Court noted thatthe difference between an omission and a half-truth is the difference between a child not telling his parents he ate a whole cake and telling them he had dessert. Rule 10b-5(b) does not proscribe pure omissions.

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Progressive Net Income More Than Doubles in 2024

Insurance Journal

Progressive Corp. said it’s fourth quarter 2024 income increased 19% to about $2.4 billion compared to the same period the prior year.

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Spirit Airlines rejects fresh Frontier merger offer amid bankruptcy

Legal Dive

The two budget carriers had been discussing a combination for months, with Spirit rejecting a post-Chapter 11 proposal as “woefully insufficient” for creditors.

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Maryland Regulator Resolved $33 Million in Insurance Complaints in 2024

Insurance Journal

The Maryland Insurance Administration reports that it recovered nearly $33.3 million in 2024 for Marylanders by helping resolve insurance-related issues and complaints.

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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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Apple, Google coalition seeks to skirt payments rule

Legal Dive

Tech advocacy groups argue the tech giants should not be subject to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule because they aren’t payment companies, according to a lawsuit filed this month.

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Less Methane Leaked in West Texas, Report Says; Environmentalists Are Skeptical

Insurance Journal

Less methane escaped into the atmosphere from certain oil and gas equipment and oil wells in 2023, according to a report released earlier this month by an energy analytics firm that industry leaders promoted.

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USAA sues Regions over mobile deposit tech

Legal Dive

The complaint furthers USAA’s long history of court battles with banks such as Wells Fargo and PNC over patent disputes. Truist and Discover more recently signed licensing agreements to resolve rifts.

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People Moves: Patel Named Chair of Canopius Managing Agents, Succeeding Meader; Evolin Broking Taps Downing From Miller to Launch Construction Division

Insurance Journal

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the re/insurer Canopius Group and the broker Evolin. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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In shift, CLOs are increasing their outside counsel spend

Legal Dive

Bogged down by staff shortages and facing more litigation and investigations, in-house legal leaders are preparing to spend more on law firms.

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As Small Businesses Try to Recover from LA Fire Devastation, A Variety of Aid Exists

Insurance Journal

The fires in California have been devastating for many small business owners and others who saw their homes, businesses or livelihoods go up in smoke. Raquel “Rockey” Smeir startedMy Friends Caf in Sierra Madre, California, in 2021.

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Assess Regulator Credibility in Voir Dire

Your Trial Message

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Government regulators can often play a role in civil litigation. In some cases, they’re involved as parties. More often, however, their role is as a proxy. In those situations, jurors might look at whether the defendant followed the regulations as a shortcut to determine whether the defendant acted reasonably or not.

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Tech Update: Aventum Invests $12 Million to Create Proprietary Tech Function

Insurance Journal

Aventum, the London-based international re/insurance group, is investing $12 million over two years to create an inhouse proprietary tech function across its global operations.

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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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AN INSURER CAN CONTINUE AN APPEAL AFTER THE APPELLANT HAS BEEN DISSOLVED: JOIN ITSELF INTO THE ACTION

Civil Litigation Brief

The Court of Appeal decision inBirley & Anor v Heritage Independent Living Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 44 also dealt with an interesting point of procedure. The appellant company had been dissolved shortly before the appeal was heard. The Court of.

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Michigan Joins Multistate Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc.

Insurance Journal

Michigan joined 47 state financial regulatory agencies in a coordinated enforcement action against Block, Inc., for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use.

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Healthcare Data Security: Insights from UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare Breach

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The massive data breach impacting 190 million Americans through UnitedHealths Change Healthcare division underscores the critical vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity. As one of the most extensive breaches in U.S. history, this incident highlights the urgent need for stronger data protection measures within the sector. With sensitive personal and medical information exposed, the breach raises serious concerns about fraud, identity theft, and operational disruptions.

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Commercial Lines Insurance: Understanding Coverage Essentials for Businesses

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Darkhorse Insurance. Securing the longevity and prosperity of your business involves more than just daily operations; it requires a robust safety net in the form of commercial lines insurance.

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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.

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FAILING TO SERVE THE CLAIM FORM IS NOT AN “ABUSE OF PROCESS” SO AS TO LEAD TO QOCS BEING DISAPPLIED: COURT OF APPEAL DECISION

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning to the decision of the Court of Appeal inCourt of Appeal inBirley & Anor v Heritage Independent Living Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 44. The Court upheld a finding that the failure to serve the claim form, or.

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People Moves: Ignite Specialty Names Patel US Head of IP Underwriting; QBE North America Hires Finnis as SVP of Distribution

Insurance Journal

Ignite Specialty Risk Names Patel as US Head of Intellectual Property Underwriting Ignite Specialty Risk, headquartered in London, appointed Ankit Patel as U.S. head of intellectual property (IP) underwriting.

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AN APPLICATION – AND ORDER – FOR A STAY OF PROCEEDINGS DOES NOT LEAD TO TIME FOR SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM BEING EXTENDED: A POINT TO WATCH

Civil Litigation Brief

It was possible that we could get to the end of January without a claim form case being reported. It was, however, unlikely. A failure to serve was one of the many issues considered by the Court of Appeal in.

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Oklahoma Issues Cease-And-Desist Against Unlicensed Auto Warranty Company

Insurance Journal

The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has issued a Cease-and-Desist Order against Select Auto Inc., doing business as Select Auto Protect, due to the unauthorized sale of auto warranty contracts in Oklahoma.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an