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The Three Principles of Responsible AI Development, and Other Takeaways from the Everlaw Summit

Law Sites

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.

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Debunked: USPTO Findings Should End False Pharma Patent Narratives

IP Watchdog

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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Dozens of Alleged Looters, Unlicensed Construction Workers Arrested in Florida

Insurance Journal

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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What Intellectual Property Policy Should Look Like in the Age of AI

IP Watchdog

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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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

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Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Cryptocurrency Theft, 4th Circuit Affirms

Insurance Journal

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.

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Amazon, Google sue over fake online reviews

Legal Dive

The dual complaints in federal court target sellers of fake reviews for retailers and local businesses that market on the web giants.

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How to Create an Effective Law Firm Client Intake Form

Practice Panther

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.

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Gas Stoves Linked to 40,000 Premature Deaths in Europe Annually

Insurance Journal

Gas stoves in European homes are associated with tens of thousands of premature deaths, a study has found.

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NLRB can’t order deletion of Musk’s anti-union tweets, 5th Circuit says

Legal Dive

The court held that an employer’s speech, even that which presumably violates the NLRA, is protected by the First Amendment.

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Soft Commercial Market Ahead: Prepare for Underwriter ‘Herd Behavior’

Insurance Journal

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.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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Business insight gives in-house counsel their edge, veteran GC says

Legal Dive

More than just the contract terms, counsel should know the strategy driving the deal, according to Robert Ball of Enlace Health.

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Liberty Mutual Estimates Up to $900M in Losses From Helene and Milton

Insurance Journal

Liberty Mutual Insurance today said it expects up to $900 million in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Five Great Reads on Cyber, Data, and Legal Discovery for October 2024

Complex Discovery

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.

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Broker Insights’ ‘Decision Intelligence’ Officially Heads to the US

Insurance Journal

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.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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7 Handy Tips for Scheduling a Deposition, Including Remote Depositions! (Updated)

Planet Depos

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.

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McDonald’s E. Coli Crisis Reveals Vegetable Contamination Is Harder Problem Than Beef

Insurance Journal

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.

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Delta, CrowdStrike file dueling lawsuits as squabble continues

Legal Dive

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.

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IGI Expands in London Underwriting Hub Into Larger Offices

Insurance Journal

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.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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What Is the Purpose of a Legal Case Management System?

Practice Panther

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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Report: Climate Risks Increasing Insurance Rates and Hurting CRE Returns

Insurance Journal

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.

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Chopra defends CFPB open banking rule in face of lawsuit

Legal Dive

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.

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Lyft to Pay $2 Million to Resolve FTC Suit Over Driver Pay

Insurance Journal

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.

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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Carrier proposes $730M PFAS settlement with Kidde-Fenwal

Legal Dive

The firefighting foam manufacturer will use some of the funds from the settlement to pay its creditors as part of a bankruptcy plan.

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People Moves: Price Forbes Bermuda Promotes Kelley to CEO; WTW Gets Saudi Arabian License, Names Chubb’s Bahafi as Head of Insurance Broking

Insurance Journal

This edition of Interational People Moves details appointments at the brokers Price Forbes and WTW. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES: COURT OF PROTECTION RELEASES CLAIMANT FROM “PETERS” UNDERTAKING

Civil Litigation Brief

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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US Nuclear Regulator Begins Review on Three Mile Island Restart

Insurance Journal

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.

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US to Extend Plea Offer to Alleged Hacker of SEC’s X Account

Securities Docket

Federal prosecutors plan to offer a plea deal to an Alabama man accused of participating in the January hack of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s X account and a fake social media post about authorization of the first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. “We will extend a plea,” assistant US attorney Kevin Rosenberg told US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Friday at a hearing in Washington federal court.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Australia’s Via Financial Group

Insurance Journal

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-headquartered broker, announced the acquisition of Australia’s Via Financial Group Pty Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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ADVOCACY THE JUDGE’S VIEW 4: “AVOID B T, SMOKE AND MIRRORS” (OH AND BEWARE OF “WELL PADDED VANITY”)

Civil Litigation Brief

Australia and looking at the guidance given by the Hon Chief Justice Pat Keane in his keynote address to the Australian Lawyers Alliance Queensland State Conference in February 2013. (At the moment I cannot find a link to the original.

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Connecticut Declares State of Emergency, Burn Ban Due to Severe Fire Conditions

Insurance Journal

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 …

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SEC Charges Four Companies for “Downplaying” Cyber Incidents | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

As Ervine noted in the post, the dissenting commissioners take the position that the SEC is regulating by enforcement action and cited immaterial undisclosed details to support the charges. The dissent asserts that the level of detail the SEC charges that the four companies omitted will motivate companies to fill their disclosures with “immaterial details about an incident, or worse, provide disclosures [about] immaterial incidents.

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UN Climate Chief Warns of Looming ‘Trainwreck’ as 1.5C Warming Limit in Doubt

Insurance Journal

The world is on course to miss a target for cutting emissions this decade by an overwhelming amount, new UN analysis shows, meaning more dangerous global warming is likely.

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