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Profit-First Accounting for Law Firms

Attorney at Work

Doug Walker | A guide to using Profit First in your law firm to create stability, reduce stress and build a business that pays you first. The post Profit-First Accounting for Law Firms appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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All Metadata is Not Equal – Court Orders Narrower Request

E-Discovery LLC

In Heym v. APG Housing, LLC, 2025 WL 1661414 (D. Md. June 11, 2025)(Coulson, J.), the Court applied its Principles for the Discovery of Electronically Stored Information in Civil Cases (“ESI Principles”) to order that a discovering party narrow its request for metadata. THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND’S “ESI PRINCIPLES” The development of the District of Maryland’s ESI Principles was described in Alicia Shelton and Michael Berman, “The ESI Principles,” in M.

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A Big Win for Small Business Patent Owners: Leveling the Patent Litigation Playing Field

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed I speak with F. Scott Kieff, former Commissioner on the International Trade Commission, and Joshua Hartman, head of Merchant & Gould’s ITC practice group. Our conversation, which took place on June 4, focused on the landmark ruling by the Federal Circuit in Lashify, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, which was a big win for small business patent owners.

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37 Deposition Instructions For Your Witness (Updated)

Planet Depos

What is a deposition? Deposition (law) A deposition is the act of taking sworn testimony whereby litigants obtain information from each other in preparation for trial. Here are some instructions for your witness to follow during a deposition: A court reporter is present and begins the proceedings by administering the same oath or affirmation that the deponent would take if the testimony were being given in court in front of a judge and jury.

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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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Legal Tech in the Loop: Generative AI and the New Frontiers of Responsibility

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article explores how Generative AI is redefining the boundaries of authorship, responsibility, and liability in legal practice. Drawing from the European Commission’s Generative AI Outlook Report – Exploring the Intersection of Technology, Society and Policy (JRC142598), it examines the legal and ethical questions emerging as AI tools increasingly generate content that influences decisions in litigation, compliance, and client representation.

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High Court Declines to Weigh in on Doctrine of Equivalents Inquiry

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to grant a number of IP petitions, including one in which a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in October 2024 that NexStep, Inc. failed to prove Comcast Cable Communications had infringed its patents under the doctrine of equivalents.

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HaystackID® Leverages LegalTechTalk 2025 to Expand AI Legal Solutions in Europe

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: HaystackID’s latest move to elevate its legal technology strategy in Europe underscores a growing industry need: legal and compliance teams are navigating increasingly fragmented data protection laws, surging data volumes, and the operational complexities of cross-border investigations. With the rollout of Core Intelligence AI Case Insight and CoreFlex , HaystackID is addressing both technological and jurisdictional gaps that often stall global legal workflows.

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AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of Oregon Mutual Group Members

Insurance Journal

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B- (Fair) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “bb-” (Fair) from “bbb” (Good) of Oregon Mutual Insurance Company and Western Protectors Insurance Company, which are domiciled in …

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Court Reporting: An Unfamiliar Industry (Updated)

Planet Depos

By Julia Alicandri The College of Court Reporting once tweeted a comedic photo of a man with a huge smile, standing in front of a whiteboard with a senseless algorithm of letters and numbers on it, and the caption was “Trying to explain court reporting to pretty much anyone.” Similarly, I was talking to a friend about my position here at Planet Depos , and he was trying to understand the concept of the court reporting industry.

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Washington State Lawyers Show Limited AI Adoption Despite Growing Interest, New Survey Reveals

Law Sites

A comprehensive survey of Washington State Bar Association members reveals a cautious approach to artificial intelligence adoption among legal professionals, with significant gaps in technology knowledge and cybersecurity practices creating potential vulnerabilities across the state’s legal landscape.

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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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People Moves: California Commissioner Names Insurance Diversity Task Force Leaders

Insurance Journal

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara named new leadership of the Insurance Diversity Task Force. The 15-member task force elected its newest chair to be Vikita Poindexter, CEO of Poindexter Consulting Group, and vice chair to be Dr.

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Six Tips to Save You Money on Court Reporting Services (Updated)

Planet Depos

By Suzanne Quinson Litigation is expensive, and few clients are of the “money is no object” mentality, so finding ways to save them money is imperative. Below are six tips for reducing court reporting costs: Go paperless ! Hardbound transcripts incur additional expenses. Go green and save your client’s green with electronic delivery. Need to schedule international depositions ?

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Erie Insurance: ‘No Evidence’ of Ransomware in Network Outage

Insurance Journal

Erie Insurance said it has “seen no evidence of ransomware and there is no indication of ongoing threat actor activity” in a June 17 update on its 10-day long network outage.

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X1 Enterprise Is the Gold Standard for Data Separation in M&A Matters

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

By John Patzakis and Charles Meier Corporate mergers and acquisitions are complex enough on their own — but when a deal involves the divestiture of an entire business unit or a carve-out of specific departments, the stakes for separating data correctly and efficiently become even higher. Legal and IT teams must identify and surgically separate emails, documents, and other unstructured electronic information to ensure that the right data goes to the acquiring party — and that what must be retaine

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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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How to Prepare For a Remote Deposition (Updated)

Planet Depos

So, you’re going remote with your depositions, and you want to make sure they are the next best thing to in-person? With proper preparation, there’s no reason to worry that your remote deposition will be any less effective than the typical deposition with everyone in the same room. Here are some tips to set you up for remote deposition success. Know the notary rules!

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China’s Financial Opening Up Offers Opportunities for Global Capital, Regulator Says

Insurance Journal

China’s financial opening up and rapidly growing consumer market benefit the country and provide better asset allocation opportunities for global capital, Li Yunze, the head of China’s financial regulator, said in Shanghai on Wednesday.

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PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 8: “VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT LOOKING TO BE SUED THEY ARE LOOKING TO HELP OTHERS”: SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM ACT CONSIDERED

Civil Litigation Brief

There are several pieces of legislation that now have to be considered when a court is considering liability in the context of the defendant being involved in voluntary or similar activity. The Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015 has.

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Blackburn and Hirono Sign on to PERA 2025

IP Watchdog

Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) today signed onto the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025 as co-sponsors with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE). PERA 2025 was introduced on May 1 in both the Senate and the House of Representatives by Tillis, Coons and Representatives Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Scott Peters (D-CA).

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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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US Homeowners Insurance Rates Rose 40.4% in Six Years, Report Shows

Insurance Journal

U.S. homeowners insurance rates rose 40.4% over the past six years, with the biggest increases hitting in the last two years, a new report shows.

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WHICH EXPERT WITNESS IS GOING TO BE PREFERRED? ONE EXPERT TOOK AN “UNREALISTIC APPROACH”

Civil Litigation Brief

Knowing the reasons why a judge may prefer the evidence of one expert over another is an important part of a litigator's skill. Each case is, of course, fact specific, but there are clear trends that can be discerned. Here.

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Philadelphia Insurance Restores Limited Access But Major Outage Continues

Insurance Journal

Philadelphia Insurance Companies said it has been able to restore limited network access as it continues to deal with a network outage that has affected operations since June 9.

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WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES WHEN A WITNESS BREAKS THE “PURDAH” RULES? THE ISSUES CONSIDERED IN THE HIGH COURT

Civil Litigation Brief

The "purdah" rule - that a witness cannot discuss the case and their evidence with others, including their legal team, once they have started giving evidence is of utmost significance. Here we are looking at a case where a witness.

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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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Idaho Grocer to Pay $250K for Child Labor and Wage Violations

Insurance Journal

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THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 17: WHAT DOES THE WORD “PORNOGRAPHY” MEAN WHEN INCLUDED IN A PLEADING? COURT OF APPEAL CONSIDERS THE ISSUE TODAY

Civil Litigation Brief

This series has taken an unexpected turn. I didn't expert to be writing about a Court of Appeal decision that considered the precise pleaded meaning of the word "pornography", but that is precisely what we are doing here. A decision.

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Alabama-Based CRC Group Rebrands BenefitMall as CRC Benefits

Insurance Journal

Three years after it purchased BenefitMall, Alabama-based CRC Group is rebranding its employee benefits division as CRC Benefits, the company announced this week.

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Follow Five Steps to a Successful Cause Challenge

Your Trial Message

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: Cause challenges play an important role in jury selection. When a potential juror has an acknowledged barrier to basing their decision on a neutral understanding of the evidence and the law, they should not serve.

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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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Viewpoint: Navigating Strategic Capital Options for Insurance Brokerages

Insurance Journal

The pathway to M&A activity/liquidity in the insurance brokerage industry traditionally has followed a common pattern: small to mid-sized brokers were either traded between financial sponsors or bolted onto a larger strategic partner with minimal friction.

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A North Carolina County Wanted New Court to Stem Its Opioid Crisis. Then Came Trump’s Cuts.

The Marshall Project

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