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What You Need to Know About Trade Secrets in 2024

IP Watchdog

Even though trade secret rights are governed today almost entirely by statute (the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) in every state except New York, and the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act [DTSA]), its operative principles are rooted in common law traditions of tort and the twin policy objectives of maintenance of standards of commercial ethics and the encouragement of invention.

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Wells Fargo Says It’s Quitting Climate-Banking Group

Insurance Journal

Wells Fargo & Co. said it’s leaving the world’s biggest climate alliance for banks, in the latest sign that Wall Street is breaking away from such groups.

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From Cold Calls to Closing Deals: How NetDocuments Empowers Law Firms – Kaden Smith – S8 E42

Legally Speaking

Struggling to keep up with the demands of modern legal work? Imagine a cloud platform that boosts productivity and simplifies your workflow. This week, Im joined by Kaden Smith, Director of Inside Sales for EMEA at NetDocuments, the number one trusted cloud platform for legal professionals.

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Losses From Crypto Hacks Jump to $2.2B in 2024, Report Says

Insurance Journal

Funds stolen by hacking cryptocurrency platforms surged 21% from a year ago to $2.2 billion in 2024, a report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis showed on Thursday.

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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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Cutting-Edge Combat: How Robotics Are Shaping Ukraine’s War Effort

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article provides a concise examination of key developments in the Russo-Ukrainian War over December 20-21, 2024, with a special focus on Ukraines groundbreaking use of robotic systems in combat and its implications for modern battlefield dynamics. The narrative explores the transformative role of technological innovation in reshaping warfare, alongside updates on escalating territorial skirmishes and strategic maneuvers by both sides.

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Cargo Theft Surges as Holiday Season Approaches, Verisk Says

Insurance Journal

Be on the lookout for Grinch-like characters hanging out at transportation hubs over the holidays. A CargoNet analysis of holiday-period theft data from the past five years shows a heightened risk during the Christmas and New Year periods.

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Kentucky Supreme Court Overturns Escape Clause Meaning, Affirms Roof Collapse

Insurance Journal

Two Kentucky Supreme Court rulings handed down last week emphasize how important it can be to have clearly worded insurance policies, including exclusions and excess and escape clauses, particularly in high-dollar commercial coverage. In Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. vs.

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Government Attorneys Are Flooding the Job Market, But Is There Room in Big Law?

Securities Docket

Government attorneys have been inundating the job market in Washington, D.C., even before the election results were in. However, the overcrowded market is forcing some attorneys to take a pause on their search for the moment. Resumes of President Joe Biden’s political appointees who will be out of a job in January and high-level officials coming out of that administration will be at the top of the candidate pile at law firms, while midlevel and career attorneys are more likely to float to

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Military Contractor to Pay $426K for Using Foreign Parts in Products

Insurance Journal

A Vermont military contractor will pay nearly half a million dollars to settle allegations that it used some foreign-sourced materials in certain protective eyewear it sold when it was required to use all domestic parts, according to the office of …

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California Labor Commissioner Fines Luxury Resort $4.4M for Worker Recall violations

Insurance Journal

The Labor Commissioner’s Office fined the Maybourne Beverly Hills $4.4 million for violating California’s Worker Recall Law.

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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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Hub Acquires Great Basin Insurance in Oregon

Insurance Journal

Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Great Basin Insurance Inc. Agency Partners Dana Loreman and Bill Gilmore Jr., and the Great Basin Insurance team, will join Hub Northwest.

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