Fri.Jun 06, 2025

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Non-Party Law Firm Ordered to Provide Defaulting Client’s Affidavit to Support Claim of Client’s Privilege

E-Discovery LLC

In Riffle v. Excellent Auto Glass LLC , 2025 WL 1519164 (D. Ariz. May 28, 2025), Mr. Riffle filed a putative Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action against Excellent Auto Glass (“EAG”). EAG did not respond, and Mr. Riffle was granted leave to conduct discovery in support of a planned motion for default judgment. Mr. Riffle then served a subpoena on a law firm “seeking effectively all documents in the firm’s possession regarding EAG.

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Life After Law: Why Do So Many Men Postpone Retirement?

Attorney at Work

Camille Stell | Fear of the unknown keeps many male lawyers from retirement, but there's a positive upside to proactively planning your life after law. The post Life After Law: Why Do So Many Men Postpone Retirement? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Senators Propose Air Safety Reforms for National Airport After Fatal Collision

Insurance Journal

A group of seven Democratic senators on Thursday introduced sweeping air safety legislation after a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in January near Reagan Washington National Airport killed 67 people.

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The New York Times and Amazon Forge AI Content Licensing Deal, Setting a Precedent for Media-Tech Collaboration

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a forward-looking partnership poised to influence the future of journalism and technology, The New York Times has entered a licensing agreement with Amazon to integrate its content into AI platforms. This landmark deal, occurring amid broader debates over AI training data and intellectual property, highlights how traditional media can assert value in an AI-driven world.

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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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Walmart Boosts Drone Deliveries in SE in Effort to Speed Up Orders

Insurance Journal

Walmart Inc. is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

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Ken Crutchfield, Head of Legal Markets At Wolters Kluwer, Retires; Jill Weinstein Succeeds Him

Law Sites

After six years as vice president and general manager of legal markets for Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., Ken Crutchfield has retired, effective yesterday, the company announced.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 6: UK House of Lords Insists on Copyright Transparency in AI Bill; OpenAI Vows to Appeal New York Times Ruling; and Stewart Sua Sponte Orders Review of PTAB Win for TikTok

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Acting USPTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart institutes sua sponte review of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision in favor of TikTok; the Federal Circuit tells Dolby Labs that it has no freestanding right to the identity of real parties in interest behind validity challenges at the PTAB; the U.S. Department of Commerce announces a rebrand to the AI Safety Institute that signals pro-innovation stances on AI; and more.

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Storm Damage Costs Are Often a Mystery. That’s a Problem for Understanding Risk

Insurance Journal

On Jan. 5, 2025, at about 2:35 in the afternoon, the first severe hailstorm of the season dropped quarter-size hail in Chatham, Mississippi.

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CITING FALSE CASES TO THE COURT 3: THE PROBLEMS, THE GUIDANCE AND THE PENALTIES: PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE HAS A MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT…

Civil Litigation Brief

We are returning to (and not for the last time) to the Divisional Court judgment in relation to the citation of false authorities due to the use of Artificial Intelligence. The Court reviews the dangers, the guidance and the sanctions.

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AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Members of Midwest Insurance Group

Insurance Journal

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Midwest Insurance Company (Springfield, Illinois), West River Insurance Company (Sioux Falls, …

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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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Judge Rules Law Firm in Litigation With Musk Can Hire Ex-SEC Chief Litigation Counsel

Securities Docket

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Thursday that Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann can hire as a partner Jorge G. Tenreiro, who held a number of positions at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including chief litigation counsel, and, most recently, served in the agency’s Office of Information Technology.

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Cyber Incidents in Canada Triple in 2 Years: QBE Research

Insurance Journal

Significant cyber incidents have tripled in two years in Canada, driven by technological, socioeconomic and geopolitical factors such as the war in Ukraine, according to research from commercial insurer QBE.

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“THIS PRELIMINARY ISSUE TRIAL IS NOT A REHEARSAL”: THE DIFFICULTIES A CLAIMANT HAS IN A CLAIM UNDER THE THIRD PARTY (RIGHTS AGAINST INSURERS) ACT 2010

Civil Litigation Brief

Here we look at a case where the claimant suggested that a preliminary issue trial be adjourned. The court was firm in its rejection of that suggestion. The judge stated that the trial “is not a rehearsal” and that if.

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Homeowners Suing AAA Insurers and USAA over LA Wildfires

Insurance Journal

Some homeowners who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires have filed lawsuits against three large insurers over claims payouts they say didn’t cover their losses. The lawsuits were filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week.

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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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CITING FALSE CASES TO THE COURT 2: A LAWYER IS NOT ENTITLED TO RELY ON THEIR LAY CLIENT FOR THE ACCURACY OF CITATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Civil Litigation Brief

We are continuing with the examination of the Court’s judgment in relation to cases where false authorities have been cited as a result of a reliance on false authorities, generated by artificial intelligence. Here we have a case where the.

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Russia’s Aeroflot to Settle Deals for Last 36 Planes Leased From West

Insurance Journal

Russian flag carrier Aeroflot expects to sign settlement deals with Western insurers and leasing firms on the last 36 planes from a total of 228 aircraft it agreed to buy, Aeroflot head Sergei Aleksandrovski told Russian newspaper Kommersant.

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CITING “FALSE” CASES TO THE COURT 1: JUDGMENT ON THE CONTEMPT OF COURT HEARINGS 1: THE CASE OF AYINDE

Civil Litigation Brief

This blog has already considered the case of Frederick Ayinde, R (on the application of) v The London Borough of Haringey [2025] EWHC 1040 (Admin) on several occasions. False (presumably AI generated) authorities were put before the court.

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Hub International Acquires Wycoff Insurance Agency in Washington

Insurance Journal

Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Wycoff Insurance Agency Inc. in Mount Vernon, Washington. Wycoff Insurance will be referred to as Wycoff Insurance Agency, a Hub International company.

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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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PROVING THINGS 262: CLAIMANTS DID NOT HAVE THE EVIDENCE AT TRIAL TO PROVE THE DAMAGES SOUGHT: AN EXHAUSTING JOB

Civil Litigation Brief

This series may well be misnamed. A more apt description may well be “not proving things” That is what we are considering in looking at the case today. There was a lengthy trial with a substantial claim for damages. The.

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Crews Work to Contain Diesel Fuel Spill in Baltimore Harbor

Insurance Journal

State, city and U.S. Coast Guard crews of more than 100 people worked overnight to contain and clean up a 2,000-gallon diesel fuel spill in Baltimore’s harbor. On Wednesday at 11 a.m.

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Builder.ai

Securities Docket

And so if you are in the business of selling AI widgets, you might go to your mom and say “hey mom would you buy $1 billion of AI widgets from me,” and she would say “I’d love to honey but I don’t have $1 billion,” and you would say “that’s okay I’ll just buy $1 billion of cookies from you, which will give you the money to buy the widgets,” and she would say “but I’d have to bake a lot of cookies,” and you would say “no just bake one, the cookies are so good that I’ll pay a billion dollars for o

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Credit Suisse, SoftBank Fight Over Greensill Losses in $440 Million London Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

Credit Suisse’s $440 million London lawsuit against Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp. kicked off on Thursday over losses linked to Greensill Capital, with the collapsed finance firm’s founder Lex Greensill expected to give evidence next week.

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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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Thomas O. Gorman has joined SECIL Law as a Partner in our Washington, D.C. office

Securities Docket

We’re excited to announce that Thomas O. Gorman has joined SECIL Law as a Partner in our Washington, D.C. office. Source: Thomas O. Gorman has joined SECIL Law as a Partner in our Washington, D.C. office The post Thomas O. Gorman has joined SECIL Law as a Partner in our Washington, D.C. office appeared first on Securities Docket.

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Texas Lawmakers Reined in Recreational THC for More Medical Marijuana

Insurance Journal

Texas lawmakers this year heavily focused their drug policy agenda on banning tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, products in the state.

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Majority Rules: Supreme Court Revises Standard for Reverse Discrimination Claims

Practice of Law

The U.S. Supreme Court revived a previously dismissed lawsuit by a straight woman claiming workplace discrimination after losing job opportunities to gay colleagues. They ruled in favor of plaintiff Marlean Ames, striking down a heightened proof standard for majority-group plaintiffs. The decision could increase discrimination claims by those historically not facing bias.

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New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team Agrees Sponsorship Deal With Broker Gallagher

Insurance Journal

New Zealand Rugby agreed a sponsorship deal with Gallagher insurance that will give the US-based insurance brokerage naming rights on the playing kit of the All Blacks rugby team.

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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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The SEC Pinned Its Hack on a Few Hapless Day Traders. The Full Story Is Far More Troubling

Securities Docket

An SEC press release accompanying the civil complaint offered some reassurance. The hack’s take was a few million dollars. The flaw that allowed it to happen had been quickly patched. While the traders took “multiple steps to conceal their fraud,” the SEC’s “sophisticated analysis” cracked the case open. “Today’s action shows the SEC’s commitment and ability to unravel these schemes and identify the perpetrators even when they operate from outside our borders,” the agency’s head of enforcement s

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Billion-Dollar Carolina Battery Plant Pauses Construction Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Insurance Journal

A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.

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Trump's New Travel Ban Explained

Practice of Law

On June 5, 2025, the White House announced it would be banning entry into the United States for citizens of 12 countries and severely restricting travel for seven other nations. President Donald Trump indicated it was partially in response to the attack on Jewish people in Colorado by an Egyptian man who was in the country on an expired work authorization visa.

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Satellite Data Capturing Burned Acres Show Canada Wildfire Season off to Wild Start

Insurance Journal

While images of wildfires capture their ferocity, data can provide insight into how bad a fire season is.

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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.