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The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access

Attorney at Work

Excessive permissions, orphaned accounts, and unsanctioned AI tools operating in the shadows — all of which create a minefield of regulatory and litigation exposure. The post The Next Legal Nightmare: Compliance Risks of Unmanaged AI and SaaS Access appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Erie Insurance Restores All Operations After Month Outage; Says No Data Breached

Insurance Journal

Erie Insurance reports that it has restored full business operations that have been affected by a month long network outage.

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University of Exeter and CCDCOE Publish Cyber Law Handbook Guiding Nation States in Peace and Conflict

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As cyberspace becomes an increasingly contested domain for both cooperation and confrontation, the articulation of legal norms governing state behavior has never been more vital. The recently published Handbook on Developing a National Position on International Law and Cyber Activities: A Practical Guide for States —co-authored by Professor Kubo Mačák, Dr.

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North Dakota Unifies Insurance and Securities Departments Under New Law

Insurance Journal

North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread announced last week that the state’s Insurance and Securities are unifying into following the passage of Senate Bill 2214 during the 2025 legislative session.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

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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Coping with Alice: Strategies for Winning on Patent Eligibility | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we dive into patent eligibility waters, with a discussion on how patent attorneys and litigators alike can cope with Alice. Our conversation will triangulate patent eligibility from the political perspective, from the perspective of a patent litigator who represents patent owners in federal court, and from the perspective of a patent attorney who represents clients as they attempt to obtain software patents.

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Viewpoint: State Farm’s Wildfire Claims Response Is a Test of Trust and Operational Preparedness

Insurance Journal

State Farm has long positioned itself as the dependable “good neighbor” ready to help when disaster strikes. Through carefully crafted advertising, the company promotes a sense of comfort, security, and connection.

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People Moves: MEMIC Hires Ennis and Promotes Lagasse

Insurance Journal

The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Karl Lagasse to vice president of business technology and hired Jason Ennis as director of architecture and innovation.

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iRhythm Urges Stewart to Reconsider and Clarify ‘Settled Expectations’ Basis for Discretionary Denial

IP Watchdog

On Thursday, July 3, iRhythm Technologies, Inc. filed a petition for Director Review of Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart’s June 6 Director Discretionary Denial decision denying institution of five inter partes reviews (IPR) it brought against Welch Allyn, Inc., claiming Stewart’s decision has “unsettled the IP community.” In the June 6 decision, Stewart denied institution of five IPRs brought by iRhythm against Welch Allyn, finding that, while several factors weighed against denial, the failu

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MarketScout: Q2 Composite Personal Lines Rates Up 4.6%; Commercial Up 2.8%

Insurance Journal

According to the MarketScout Market Barometer, the composite rate for U.S. personal lines increased in the second quarter to 4.6%. U.S. personal lines rose an average 4.9% during the firth quarter.

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U.S. Secret Service Quietly Becomes a Leading Crypto Cop as Digital Fraud Soars: Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The U.S. Secret Service, better known for protecting American presidents, has emerged as a major force in the fight against cryptocurrency crime, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. Through its Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC), the agency has seized nearly $400 million in digital assets over the past decade. Much of that sits in a single cold wallet that is now among the most valuable globally.

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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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Richard Li’s FWD Rises in HK Debut, Reversing Earlier Drop

Insurance Journal

Billionaire Richard Li’s FWD Group Holdings Ltd. rose in its Hong Kong trading debut, reversing earlier declines, after an initial public offering that raised HK$3.5 billion ($442 million). The insurer’s stock climbed 1.1% to HK$38.

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SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES IN RELATION TO THE FIXED COSTS REGIME: WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE ORDER WHEN THERE ARE TWO DEFENDANTS? WHAT STAGE HAD THE CASE REACHED WHEN THE ACTION WAS STRUCK OUT? WHAT IS THE APPROPRIATE SUM TO BE PAID TO LITIGANTS IN PERSON?

Civil Litigation Brief

Here we are dealing with a case that bristles with issues in relation to the fixed costs regime. We have already looked at the same case in relation to the striking out of numerous actions because of defective Particulars of.

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WalkerHughes Acquires Missouri’s Apogee

Insurance Journal

WalkerHughes Insurance, a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce the addition of Apogee Insurance Solutions, LLC, a St. Peters, Missouri-based insurance agency, to its growing Missouri platform.

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Friends Accused of Trading on Data for Edgar Face Widening Probe – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The FBI had to move fast when agents learned that two men who were the focus on an insider trading investigation were about to get on a flight to Hong Kong. Before they could board the early morning June 28 flight, federal agents arrested Justin Chen, 31, and Jun Zhen, 29. Prosecutors say they pocketed at least $1 million by taking information they learned from their job at a private company that formats materials before they are submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Edgar filing

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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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South Korea Penalizes ‘Negligent’ SK Telecom Over Major Data Leak

Insurance Journal

South Korean authorities ordered on Friday SK Telecom to strengthen data security and imposed a fine after the country’s biggest mobile carrier was hit by a cyberattack that caused the leak of 26.96 million pieces of user data.

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SHOULD THE DEFENDANT PAY COSTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER A SPLIT TRIAL? THE “MEAN FIDDLER” CONSIDERED IN DETAIL

Civil Litigation Brief

For the second time within a few weeks we are looking at a case where the judge had to consider whether to make a costs order following a claimant being successful after a split trial. Here the judge took a.

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CRC Group Agrees to Acquire Lloyd’s Managing Agency Atrium Underwriting Group

Insurance Journal

CRC Group, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based wholesale specialty insurance distributor, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Lloyd’s managing agency Atrium Underwriting Group Ltd. from investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC and other investors.

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COST BITES 253: COURT OF APPEAL ALLOW APPEAL IN HOLCROFT -V- THORNEYCROFT SOLICITORS – BY CONSENT: AN “AGREEMENT” AS TO THE DEDUCTION OF COSTS DOES NOT PREVENT A SOLICITORS ACT ASSESSMENT

Civil Litigation Brief

The case of Holcroft -v- Thorneycroft has been discussed on this site in the past. The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal, by consent, setting aside the original orders and directing that the defendants pay the costs of the .

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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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Business Moves: Insurtech Wefox Raises €151M to Build New MGA Focus, Core Markets

Insurance Journal

Insurtech wefox has secured funding of €151 million ($177.

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A QUICK POINT ABOUT AMENDING PLEADINGS: MAKE A FORMAL APPLICATION TO AMEND AND HAVE THE PROPOSED AMENDED PLEADINGS TO HAND: THE COURT OF APPEAL DECISION CONSIDERED

Civil Litigation Brief

The post earlier today on the striking out of pleadings contained observations about the need for a party, seeking relief from sanctions on the grounds that it should be able to amend its pleadings, having those amended pleadings to hand.

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Ram Pickup Recalls Investigated After Seven Injuries Reported

Insurance Journal

US auto safety regulators are investigating whether earlier recalls of more than a million Ram pickups did enough to address a flaw that could lead to trucks rolling away unexpectedly.

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BANKRUPTCY PETITION DISMISSED: THE PRECISE SUMS DUE (IF ANY) COULD, AND SHOULD, BE DETERMINED IN THE COUNTY COURT

Civil Litigation Brief

One way to enforce a debt higher than £5,000 is to issue a bankruptcy petition. However problems for the would be petitioner can occur if the debt is disputed. We see such a case here. The judge held that there.

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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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Scientists Transplant Corals to Help Save Miami’s Reefs From Climate Change

Insurance Journal

A team of scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium and Tela Marine in Honduras is working together to transplant crossbred coral fragments onto a reef off Miami’s coastline that was devastated by coral bleaching two years ago.

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Accused Minnesota Murderer Anxious To Share 'Truth' In Court

Practice of Law

Vance Boelter was a doomsday prepper, stockpiling weapons and supplies while telling his family that it was necessary because of ever-growing peril. It turned out that he posed the greatest danger to many. Arrested after a killing spree that targeted elected Democrats and their families, Boelter was captured before he could further follow through on his lengthy list of potential murder victims.

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Wildfire Smoke Brings a Forgotten Danger to the Arctic: Black Carbon

Insurance Journal

In 2023, the Canada wildfires that incinerated more than 17 million hectares (42 million acres) of boreal forest were so hot they melted the paint on approaching fire trucks and smoldered underground all winter.

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Kentucky Auto Insurers Must Use Blue Book or J.D. Power on Vehicle Values, DOI Says

Insurance Journal

Auto insurers in Kentucky now have some official guidance and liability protection when determining the value of wrecked vehicles.

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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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Marsh Suit Against Alliant Alleges Poaching of Commercial Surety Team, Accounts

Insurance Journal

Insurance broker Marsh USA is suing rival Alliant Insurance Services, this time for allegedly poaching key commercial surety employees and clients.

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Maryland Unveils Details of Telematics Programs, Practices and Popularity

Insurance Journal

The number of Maryland auto insurance policies enrolled in a telematics program has been consistently growing, increasing by about 45% from 2021 to 2023.

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Czech Republic Hit by Major Power Outage Triggered by Fallen Cable

Insurance Journal

A power outage in large parts of the Czech Republic, including Prague, trapped people in public transport and lifts and idled factories on Friday after a fallen high-voltage cable disrupted the network.

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The Venetian in Las Vegas Settles Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Suit

Insurance Journal

The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip must pay $850,000 and implement policy changes to settle a religious discrimination and retaliation lawsuit. The suit, filed by the U.S.

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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