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It’s the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Its. its the word that trips up many writers, the word that doesnt follow the rules. The post Its the Word Most Often Used Incorrectly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Maker Blames Agent for Lack of Recall Insurance After $4.5M Loss

Insurance Journal

The maker of Chipwich ice cream sandwiches is suing its insurance broker alleging the agency was negligent in failing to properly secure product recall insurance that would have helped it deal with what it claims is a $4.

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EUIPO Will Launch ‘Copyright Knowledge Centre’ to Help Address Emerging AI Issues

IP Watchdog

On the same day that the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) officially released part three of its study into the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on copyright law, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) announced its own 436-page report on AI and copyright. The EUIPO report was compiled by a research team of the University of Turin Law School and the Nexa Center for Internet & Society from the Polytechnic of Turin.

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Judge Recommends Approving 17% State Farm Rate Hike in California

Insurance Journal

It looks like California’s largest homeowners insurer is getting a large rate increase following billions of dollars in losses from the Los Angeles wildfires and pullback on writing new policies in the state.

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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 powerful litigation tools. 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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The Existential Threat of AI Consciousness | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we explore whether artificial intelligence (AI) technology has progressed to the point where it has already achieved consciousness. In a nutshell, the answer is our panel of technologists do not believe AI is very close to achieving consciousness, but that it is indeed possible for AI to reach the point of consciousness, and to even reach the point of self-reflection, which would pose an existential threat to humanity.

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Markets/Coverages: MGA Pen Launches Enhanced Cyber Risk Management Platform

Insurance Journal

Pen Underwriting, the London-based managing general agent, has invested in a new cyber protection platform called “Pen Protect,” which aims to equip all its cyber policyholders around the world with an exclusive, enhanced, integrated suite of risk management tools and …

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UK Watchdog Set to Ease Insurance Rules for Large Companies

Insurance Journal

The UK markets watchdog is planning to pare its rules on how insurers can sell policies to large companies, the latest signal regulators are pivoting to a more pragmatic stance that leans heavily into the government’s growth agenda.

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AI Index Report 2025: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity and Legal Oversight

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: AI isnt just evolvingits embedding itself into the very infrastructure of enterprise, governance, and law. The 2025 AI Index Report, released by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), arrives at a moment when artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical or optional. Its real, operational, and consequential.

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Georgia Insurance Commissioner King Joins Race for Ossoff’s U.S. Senate Seat

Insurance Journal

Inflammatory Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene won’t, but Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King will run for the U.S. Senate now held by Democrat John Ossoff.

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Ingenico and the Federal Circuit’s Elimination of IPR Estoppel

IP Watchdog

Recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decisions have gutted 35 U.S.C. 315(e)(2). Last week, in Ingenico Inc. v. IOENGINE, LLC, 2025 WL 1318188 (Fed. Cir. 2025), the Federal Circuit resolved an open issue regarding IPR estoppel in district court, holding that system art is never subject to IPR estoppel under 35 U.S.C. 315(e)(2). But Ingenico went much further and also held that IPR estoppel does not preclude a petitioner from relying on the same patents and printed publications as

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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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Man Who Fell 21 Feet at Pirates Game Takes First Steps But Has ‘Long Way to Go’

Insurance Journal

The 20-year-old man who fell from the top of a 21-foot-high wall onto the warning track at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game last week took his first steps Monday but still has “a long way to go” in …

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THIRD PARTY HAD FUNDED THE LITIGATION AND WAS LIABLE TO PAY THE DEFENDANT’S COSTS : A “CHILDISH AND INEFFECTUAL ATTEMPT” TO DECEIVE THE COURT DID NOT PASS MUSTER

Civil Litigation Brief

It is a well known principle that a third party funder can be liable to pay the costs of an action. However what happens when the funding agreement is dressed up as something else – a car sale for instance?.

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United Security Insurance Expands Personal Lines Auto to Arizona

Insurance Journal

United Security Insurance Company has expanded its personal lines auto insurance product into Arizona. The product was developed by USIC and is marketed by Warrior Insurance Network. Arizona is the first state in WIN member insurance companies’ westward expansion.

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WHAT TO DO IF THE DEFENDANT MAKES AN EARLY PART 36 OFFER: WEBINAR 21st MAY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

A defendant is entitled to make a Part 36 offer whenever it wants. The making of an early offer can cause major problems for claimants and their lawyers. An understanding of the rules, the relevant cases and the steps that.

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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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Florida OIR Fines Centauri Specialty for Unappointed Adjusters, Other Issues

Insurance Journal

Sarasota-based Centauri Specialty Insurance, now part of Arbol’s Lilypad Insurance Holdings, used non-appointed adjusters in the wake of Hurricane Ian in 2022 and has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine to Florida regulators.

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Lessons From an 8-Year-Old's 70k Dum Dums Amazon Order

Practice of Law

An accidental click can be very expensive. For example, letting your child order 70,000 Dum Dums. If you're wondering how serious such a mistake can be, here's how return policies work for online purchases. "I wanted to throw a carnival" An eight-year-old boy used his mother's phone to order about 70,000 lollipops. He explained that he wanted to throw a carnival and thought this was the appropriate amount of Dum Dums to give away as prizes.

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Conduit Re Names Eckert as CEO

Insurance Journal

CHL, the ultimate parent company of Conduit Re, a multi-line Bermuda-based reinsurer, announced the appointment of Neil Eckert as chief executive officer. Eckert has been acting as Conduit’s interim CEO since late March 2025, following the retirement of Trevor Carvey.

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An AI Ghost Speaks to the Man Who Killed Him at Sentencing

Practice of Law

Determining how much and in which ways artificial intelligence (AI) can help legal professionals is an ongoing process. This also applies to where and when it will be permitted in courtrooms. While there have been notable missteps , it's becoming clear that AI and the law will figure out ways to work together. As demonstrated in Arizona, they can even let the dead speak sort of.

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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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Global Banking Regulators Agree to Prioritize Climate Risk Work

Insurance Journal

Global banking regulators on Monday agreed to intensify efforts to better understand the financial risks posed by climate change amid pushback from the United States.

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Remembering Justice Souter: The Man Who Quietly Defied Expectations

Practice of Law

In the pantheon of Supreme Court justices, some are remembered for their fiery dissents, others for their landmark majority opinions that reshape American law. David Hackett Souter, who passed away recently, left a different kind of legacy one defined by intellectual rigor, unpredictability, and a steadfast commitment to judicial independence that defied political expectations.

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Grid Warns Extreme Heat Risks Summer Power Shortages in Midwest to East

Insurance Journal

PJM Interconnection LLC, the largest US electric grid serving about 20% of Americans from the Midwest to East Coast, warned that extreme heat this summer could trigger supply shortages for the first time.

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India Approves More Russian Insurers to Provide Marine Cover

Insurance Journal

India has approved three Russian insurers, including a unit of top lender Sberbank, to provide marine cover to ships arriving at Indian ports, a government notification shows, helping Moscow maintain oil supplies to a key market.

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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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Markets/Coverages: CRC’s Starwind Specialty Launches 4 Programs

Insurance Journal

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, said it has launched four insurance programs Starwind Environmental, Starwind PVT (Political Violence & Terrorism), Starwind Equipment, and Starwind Cannabis.

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Maine Weighs What to Do When Religion Collides With Auto Insurance

Insurance Journal

Maine lawmakers today are expected to consider a measure that would allow followers of the Mennonite religion to self-insure for motor vehicle insurance. Rep.

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German Reinsurers Report Q1 Profits Down Sharply on Los Angeles Wildfire Claims

Insurance Journal

Germany’s largest reinsurers, Munich Re and Hannover Re, reported sharp declines in first-quarter profit on Tuesday after a combined 1.7 billion euros ($1.89 billion) in claims relating to the Los Angeles wildfires this year.

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Markel Insurance CEO Wilson Lays Out Strategy for ‘Bread-and-Butter’ E&S Business

Insurance Journal

“You can’t cut yourself to greatness.

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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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Marks & Spencer Says Hackers Have Stolen Some Customer Data

Insurance Journal

Marks & Spencer Group Plc said some personal customer data was stolen by hackers as the British retailer continues to investigate and manage a highly-damaging “cyber incident.

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People Moves: The Buckner Company Appoints Kettler as President

Insurance Journal

The Buckner Company appointed Joshua Kettler as president, effective June 2. Kettler has experience spanning strategy, operations and executive advisory roles. He worked at Patagonia, where he was a partner to the head of global sales and customer experience.

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People Moves: Zurich Gets Himes From Chubb To Lead Underwriting for US Mid Market

Insurance Journal

Bennett Himes joined Zurich North America, headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the new head of underwriting for U.S. middle market. Himes oversees the overall portfolio strategy and maintaining the underwriting integrity of Zurich’s U.S. Middle Market business.

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Residents Jumped From Windows in Wisconsin Apartment Fire That Killed 4

Insurance Journal

Residents jumped from the windows of a four-story apartment building in Milwaukee during a Mother’s Day fire that killed four people, critically injured four others and grew so intense that the blaze outmatched the first firefighters to arrive, authorities said.

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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.