The Barrister

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, the Charleston School of launched its renamed and reorganized Center for Diversity in the Legal Profession. 1 Led by co-directors representing faculty, the admissions office, and academic affairs, the Center will serve to help recruit, retain, and support students from all backgrounds who have overcome obstacles on their journey into the legal profession, including barriers related to identity-based discrimination. 2 In the 2023 case, SFFA v.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On November 16, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction, in which one Fall River, Massachusetts, business inspired by the legend of Lizzie Borden unsuccessfully asserted trademark rights against another Lizzie Borden-inspired business located right next door. The ultimate appellate decision seems largely justified, given the deferential scope of review applied by the First Circuit.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free? The post Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today officially withdrew its controversial proposed rule on terminal disclaimer practice. The withdrawal was expected, with panelists at IPWatchdog’s Life Sciences Masters Program in October predicting based on USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s comments at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting that the rule was unlikely to be finalized before her departure from the Office.

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

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Law Sites

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If you are a legal tech startup, don’t miss your chance to compete in Startup Alley, the pitch competition that is a seminal event of ABA TECHSHOW. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 — just 10 days away.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Last spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency jolted southwest Florida communities – most of which were still recovering from Hurricane Ian in 2022 – when it announced that the areas would lose their community discounts on flood insurance due to …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The city of Hoboken, New Jersey has reported it was the victim of a ransomware attack in the early hours of last Wednesday, November 27.

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Law Sites

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Lawyers who are members of the Maryland State Bar Association can now get free access to trust accounting and billing software, through a partnership between the bar and the law practice management company Smokeball.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday that the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is over and the investigation has been closed. As of Dec.

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Law Sites

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyer’s Journal, Vol. I. Visit our website to subscribe and learn more. For as long as you have been in business, you have been taught there are a limited number of ways to generate referrals.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A new report on emerging risks affecting wealthy households — those with assets of $500,000 to $5 million — highlights climate change, theft of collectibles and cybersecurity as top concerns.

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Legal Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There’s no basis for creating new evidence by holding a shareholder vote after the case has gone to trial, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick said in rejecting the pay package for a second time.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission said it has issued an order prohibiting data brokers Mobilewalla and Gravy Analytics from selling consumer data without consent—including location information related to visits to healthcare facilities, places of worship, and participation in protests.

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DAPHNE ALABAMA CRIMINAL DEFENSE BLOG

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests are a common inspiration for criminal charges. Many people who otherwise never break the law sometimes drive after drinking. They may assume that they are sober enough to get home safely, only to end up stopped by police and facing DUI charges. Many people facing DUI charges make the wrong decisions when responding to those allegations, in part because they fall victim to the misconceptions outlined below.

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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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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Zurich Insurance Group said Tuesday its acquisition of American International Group’s global personal travel insurance business is complete.

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Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: Balancing innovation with confidentiality is one of the most pressing challenges in today’s AI-driven world. As artificial intelligence applications expand into sensitive areas like healthcare, finance, and law, safeguarding data privacy without stifling innovation is crucial. This article explores cutting-edge approaches—ranging from confidential computing to federated learning—that enable organizations to harness AI’s potential while maintaining robust security and complia

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The owners of Inigo Ltd. are exploring options for the British specialist insurance group including a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. The shareholders, which include buyout firm JC Flowers & Co.

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Legal Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The agency opted not to impose a fine on the U.S. unit of China's largest bank, which had difficulty updating system books and records after a 2023 cyberattack.

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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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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A senior U.S. official who is among those working to evict alleged Chinese hackers from American telecom companies has a word of advice for his fellow Americans: Use encryption.

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Legal Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With the proposal, the federal agency aims to crack down on fraudsters and others seeking to use sensitive personal information for illicit activities.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Norway, illness is becoming an increasingly trying problem. Workers take more sick days than anywhere else in Europe and absences are at the highest level in 15 years.

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Destination Articles Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

You’re advancing your legal career, not from a stuffy conference room, while creating lasting memories with your family in some of the world’s most spectacular settings. This isn’t your typical Continuing Legal Education (CLE) scenario, but it happens when you integrate your professional development with a family vacation. At Destination CLEs , we believe that the best learning environments inspire and rejuvenate.

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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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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Liberty Mutual Insurance, headquartered in Boston, named Marc Orloff as president of Global Risk Solutions (GRS) North America, effective Jan. 1. Orloff will lead GRS North America’s financial and operational performance, which includes commercial and specialty businesses in the U.S.

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Securities Docket

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services LLC (ICBC Financial Services) for deficient books and records. The SEC decided not to impose civil penalties against ICBC Financial Services because the company promptly undertook remedial measures and cooperated with the staff’s examination and investigation.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Despite continued uncertainty over the future of federal tax rules on micro-captive insurance companies, the instruments seem to be increasingly popular for small businesses, especially in Florida, where rates for traditional commercial insurance have soared in recent years.

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Civil Litigation Brief

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In Gladwin v RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP [2024] EWHC 3054 (Ch) ICC Judge Barber held that the claimant’s case was struck out because of a failure to comply with a peremptory order. The judge refused the claimant’s application to.

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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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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Starting Jan. 1, every company in Italy must buy insurance to protect its assets from floods, landslides and other natural hazards that have become more common thanks to global warming.

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Civil Litigation Brief

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Damages (Personal Injury) (England and Wales) Order 2024 changes the discount rate from the 11th January 2025 so that the prescribed rate of return is 0.5%. This may lead to some schedules (and counter-schedules) needing to be re-visited and.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An accused teenage hacker who was arrested last month in California is suspected of being a member of the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider, according to several people familiar with the matter. U.S. prosecutors charged Remington Ogletree on Oct.

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Practice of Law

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Until recently, Americans have been slow to embrace electric cars. This could be for several reasons, like fond memories of American classics where the RPMs were fast and the engine purred. More practically, it may be because existing infrastructure simply wasn't designed to charge electric vehicles. That is changing. If you’ve been in the market for a new vehicle recently, you’ll know that electric vehicles are slowly winning the hearts of Americans, who have been behind Europe in China in EV u

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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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