Law Sites
OCTOBER 28, 2024
At the Everlaw Summit in San Francisco last week, the annual customer conference of the e-discovery company Everlaw, founder and CEO AJ Shankar delivered a keynote address in which he announced the general availability of three generative AI features the company first introduced last year and had been developing in beta ever since.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
One of the more interesting public policy reads of 2024 comes from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), whose “Drug Patent and Exclusivity Study” effectively debunks the false narratives and bogus statistics that have been levied against pharmaceutical patents with significant effect in recent years. The inescapable takeaway from the USPTO study is that activists have manipulated data to inflate the effects of patents and other exclusive rights on competition.
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Legal Writing Launch
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Understanding how to use “sic” correctly is crucial for maintaining the integrity and precision of legal writing. In this article, we delve into the proper notation and punctuation rules for using “sic” in legal documents. We will cover everything from its meaning and importance to step-by-step guidelines on its correct usage.
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it brings with it numerous questions regarding the application of intellectual property (IP) laws. The intersection of AI and IP raises critical considerations about the rights of creators and innovators, the interpretation and enforcement of established laws, and the potential impact on the future of creativity and innovation.
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E-Discovery LLC
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In FG Hemisphere Associates, LLC v. Democratic Rep. of Congo , 2024 WL 4553371 (D. Md. Oct. 23, 2024), plaintiff FGH sought to enforce a judgment against the Democratic Republic of Congo and others. In doing so, FGH propounded discovery. In pertinent part, FGH served 20 subpoenas on third-party financial institutions. The defendants moved to quash them.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
More than 100 people were arrested late last week in storm-ravaged Pinellas County, Florida, charged with looting homes and working as unlicensed contractors, two weeks after Hurricane Milton forced many residents to evacuate.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A federal appeals court has affirmed that a homeowners insurance policy does not cover the theft of cryptocurrency because the loss of a digital currency does not involve a “direct physical loss” as required by the policy.
Practice Panther
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Managing legal client intake can be a balancing act for many attorneys. Ask too much, and clients may abandon the form halfway through; ask too little, and you end up scrambling for details right when you’re deep into a case. Even seemingly minor oversights — like not getting a client’s preferred communication method or not capturing all opposing parties involved — can lead to delays, frustrating back-and-forth communication, or gaps in your records.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Moves by major U.S. fast-food chains to temporarily pull fresh onions off their menus on Thursday, after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E.
Securities Docket
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The federal government is investigating cryptocurrency company Tether for possible violations of sanctions and anti-money-laundering rules, according to people familiar with the matter. The criminal investigation, run by prosecutors at the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, is looking at whether the cryptocurrency has been used by third parties to fund illegal activities such as the drug trade, terrorism and hacking—or launder the proceeds generated by them.
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Executive Summary: During the period 2013 through 2018, the U.S. did not become less litigious nor did Atlantic sea surface temperatures get less warm. Yet rates for U.S. excess liability and Atlantic hurricane both reduced, observe the co-founders of UWX.
Legal Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The court held that an employer’s speech, even that which presumably violates the NLRA, is protected by the First Amendment.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Liberty Mutual Insurance today said it expects up to $900 million in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Legal Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
More than just the contract terms, counsel should know the strategy driving the deal, according to Robert Ball of Enlace Health.
Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Lyft Inc. agreed to pay $2.1 million to resolve a lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission accusing the ride-hailing company of deceiving drivers about how much they would earn when consumer demand picked up after the pandemic.
Complex Discovery
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Editor’s Note: Five Great Reads is a monthly newsletter that focuses on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery. This month’s edition offers timely insights into the evolving realms of cybersecurity, AI, and data governance—fields where challenges are growing in both complexity and scale. From declining internet freedoms to the ethical integration of AI in workplaces, the topics we cover here underscore the responsibilities that come with technological progress.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. announced it will move its London operations to new offices on the 15th floor of the so-called “Walkie-Talkie” building at 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Planet Depos
OCTOBER 28, 2024
By Micayla Charles & Carly Wilson The process of scheduling a deposition can have several moving pieces, from counsel’s and the witness’ schedules to arranging for a court reporter, videographer and/or interpreter. And then there’s finding an appropriate location, organizing exhibits, setting up special services, as well as planning for the necessary technology needed to make the deposition run smoothly.
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?
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
U.S. nuclear regulators kicked off a long-winding process to consider Constellation Energy’s unprecedented plans to restart its retired Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in an initial public meeting held on Friday.
Legal Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The airline seeks to recover damages of more than $500 million in the aftermath of a disruptive IT outage in July. The software provider is looking to hold its liability to the terms of its service agreement.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A new report from Gallagher Re has found that cyber insurers could reduce loss ratios up to 16% by removing most-at-risk entities.
Practice Panther
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A legal case management system acts as a supporting pillar for each step of a case, from intake to invoice. Typically, these systems come in the form of software, which is also known as legal case management software (LCMS). The main functions of LCMS are to: Manage multiple aspects of your firm’s caseload, including billable hours Provide records for your firm’s cases, expenses, and various business KPIs Organize, share, and protect your firm’s information and resources It’s no exaggeration to
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Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
After building it business up in the United Kingdom, Broker Insights said it is ready to officially bring its commercial insurance placement analytics to the United States.
Legal Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra called out bank litigants that sued over the rule, saying he didn’t think they’d even read it.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Costly reinsurance, inflation, tough regulations, and increasing weather-related claims are driving up property insurance prices—and in turn, that is impacting commercial real estate returns, valuations, and transactions, a new report shows.
Legal Dive
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The firefighting foam manufacturer will use some of the funds from the settlement to pay its creditors as part of a bankruptcy plan.
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!
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
This edition of Interational People Moves details appointments at the brokers Price Forbes and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here.
Securities Docket
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The SEC’s new market surveillance tool can operate while it faces a legal challenge, a federal court said. The enhanced recordkeeping under the Consolidated Audit Trail has some elements that can warrant a preliminary injunction, but maintaining the integrity of a tracking system requires holding off until proper relief could be fashioned, Judge Alan D.
Insurance Journal
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The state of Connecticut on Saturday instituted a ban on the use of outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors in all state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas due to statewide severe fire …
Civil Litigation Brief
OCTOBER 28, 2024
I am grateful to my colleagues Sam Karim KC and Fay Collinson for pointing out the decision of BJB, In the Matter Of [2024] EWCOP 59 (T2). In that case HHJ Hilder granted the claimant’s application that she be released.
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