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Why Most Law Firms Miss Easy Wins — And How to Fix It

Lawmatics

Growth comes from converting the leads you're already paying to attract. Most firms generate more interest than they convert. A referral that didn’t get a reply. A form fill that went unanswered. A no-show that was never rebooked. Without structure, those opportunities sit idle, and marketing dollars go unused. So how do you make the most of every lead?

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Agreement to Permit Forensic Imaging May Leave Some Unresolved Questions

E-Discovery LLC

In HET MCPS, LLC v. AutoFlex, Inc., 2025 WL 1615459 (D. Md. June 6, 2025), plaintiffs alleged that defendants interfered with plaintiffs’ contract and customer relationships. In this opinion, the Court addressed, among others, plaintiffs’ motion for forensic imaging. “Plaintiffs contend that Defendants have failed to comply with their discovery obligations and request that the Court permit third-party forensic imaging of relevant electronic devices (e.g., computers and phones used by AutoFlex an

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THE BASICS OF JURY PERSUASION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

We know that the three main ways in which we can have jury insight are: focus groups, mock trials, and community attitude surveys. These studies reveal how jury empowerment and trial presentation impact jury decisions. Jury empowerment can significantly impact trial outcomes, particularly in terms of fairness and representation. Empowering a jury requires persuasive storytelling, emotional connection, and clear framing of the case.

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E&S Insurtech Ledgebrook Raises $65 Million

Insurance Journal

Ledgebrook Inc, a technology-driven excess and surplus lines managing general agency, recently completed the close of a $65 million funding round. The oversubscribed Series C round was led by existing investor The Stephens Group, LLC.

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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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The O2’s Transformation Sets the Stage for LegalTechTalk 2025

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This feature draws a sharp parallel between two powerful transformations—one architectural, the other institutional. Once a controversial public project, the Millennium Dome has evolved into the O2 Arena, one of the world’s most visited entertainment venues. Just steps away, LegalTechTalk 2025 convenes legal professionals to confront their own industry’s transformation.

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AXA Launches Unified Ceded Re Team for Greater Operational Alignment

Insurance Journal

AXA announced an organizational restructuring that integrates the AXA Group and AXA XL Ceded Reinsurance teams to create a unified Ceded Re team, effective July 1, 2025.

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Markets/Coverages: Brit Launches Digital Flood Product for US Market

Insurance Journal

Brit Group Holdings Limited announced the launch of Brit Flood, a new digital underwriting platform for brokers to help address the protection gap which exists in the US flood market.

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Stewart Grants Discretionary Denial Due to Patent Being Dismissed From Litigation

IP Watchdog

In a Director Discretionary Denial decision issued today by Acting Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Coke Morgan Stewart, Procomm International PTE Ltd.’s request to discretionarily deny three petitions for inter partes review (IPR) brought by Ericsson and Verizon Wireless was granted, in part because one of the patents at issue was dismissed from the parallel litigation.

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Oregon Governor Signs Bill Providing Unemployment Pay for Striking Workers

Insurance Journal

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Pipelines Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of UGI Sunbury LLC v. A Permanent Easement for 1.7575 Acres , 949 F.3d 825 (3d Cir. 2020), the testimony of a Pipelines Expert Witness played a central role in evaluating claims for damages associated with a natural gas pipeline easement. This case addressed the admissibility and reliability of expert testimony related to property value diminution caused by perceived risks of pipeline proximity—commonly known as “stigma damages.

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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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Homes With Toxic Smoke Damage Deepen Insurance Nightmare in LA

Insurance Journal

Months after fire tore through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, homeowners are struggling to get reimbursed — not for houses reduced to rubble, but for the damage of smoke and toxins in the properties that remain.

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On LawNext: How One Mass Tort Firm Uses Supio, the AI Platform for PI Lawyers

Law Sites

Supio, an AI-driven platform developed specifically for personal injury lawyers, has been generating a lot of buzz. On the heels of reporting record growth last year and raising $25 million in Series A funding in October, last month it raised another $60 million in a Series B round.

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College Team Physicians Wary of Greater Liability Risk With Athletes Making Money

Insurance Journal

The professionalization of college sports has prompted concern among team physicians that they will be exposed to a greater risk of being sued by athletes who claim a poor outcome from treatment caused them to lose future earnings.

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Free Legal Research Site Descrybe.ai Launches A Paid Suite of Legal Research Tools, Including Its Own Citator

Law Sites

Even free legal research platforms need to make money at some point, and so as Descrybe.ai today launches a paid upgrade, it is making it worth your while, offering a “Legal Research Toolkit” with a suite of features, including its own AI-driven citator, which it calls the Cytator.

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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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New England Electric Grid Under Precautionary Alert

Insurance Journal

The electric grid for Boston and the surrounding region operated under a precautionary alert on Tuesday as the surplus of power was expected to narrow to a razor-thin margin amid soaring temperatures.

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Modernizing eDiscovery: A Huge Strategic Win for Legal Operations Executives

Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

By John Patzakis For today’s corporate legal departments, controlling runaway costs is no longer optional — it’s a mandate. Nowhere is this more evident than in the spiraling expenses for outsourced eDiscovery and information governance services. While litigation and regulatory demands continue to grow, many organizations still rely heavily on costly outside service providers to identify, collect, process, and produce electronically stored information (ESI).

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People Moves: Storey Named President of Irwin Siegel

Insurance Journal

Ryan Specialty, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, appointed Brad Storey to president of Irwin Siegel Agency (ISA), the social service industry focused managing general underwriter which is a part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division of Ryan Specialty.

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BANK’S CLAIM AGAINST SOLICITORS FOR “CAUSING LOSS BY UNLAWFUL MEANS” IS NOT STRUCK OUT, NOR ARE THE SOLICITORS GRANTED SUMMARY JUDGMENT: A LOT TO THINK ABOUT HERE

Civil Litigation Brief

We are looking at a judgment from today where a bank has brought a claim against a firm of solicitors arguing that they have caused the bank loss because of the number and nature of complaints made by the solicitors'.

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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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Howden Gets Regulatory Nod to Launch Reinsurance Unit in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Insurance Journal

Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has received regulatory approval to launch a reinsurance operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Statement on Jury’s Verdict in Trial of Thomas F. Casey

Securities Docket

Today, after a five-day trial and less than two hours of deliberation, a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California found Thomas F. Casey liable for securities fraud. Statement of SEC Division of Enforcement Acting Director Sam Waldon: “We are pleased with the jury verdict holding the defendant liable for orchestrating a fraudulent securities offering, which targeted retirees’ retirement accounts with false promises of safety and security.

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NHTSA Contacts Tesla on Robotaxi Issues Seen in Online Videos

Insurance Journal

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from Tesla after reviewing online videos of a robotaxi allegedly using the wrong lane and of speeding by another driverless vehicle. The U.S.

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How a Disgraced Financier Defrauded His Investors—and His Own Mother | Law.com

Securities Docket

When the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed its civil complaint against Ian O. Mausner on Monday afternoon in San Diego federal court, the agency alleged a familiar kind of financial fraud: false promises, diverted funds and violated fiduciary duties. But Mausner’s story is not merely one of professional misconduct. It is also, chillingly, one of personal betrayal.

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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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Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada Pass Laws to Lure Corporations Away From Delaware

Insurance Journal

Lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada have recently approved changes aimed at helping their states dip into the lucrative side of corporate litigation that Delaware, with a specialized court and business-friendly laws, has dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.

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URGENT MESSAGE FROM H M COURTS AND TRIBUNAL SERVICE THIS MORNING: HMCTS PLATFORM IS STOPPING USERS FROM UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: WHAT TO DO IF UPLOADING IS URGENT

Civil Litigation Brief

For those who have missed the email from HMCTS it is important to note that the HMCTS platform is not working at the moment. The email from HMCTS below makes practical suggestions as to what should be done if uploading.

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Idaho Woman Sentenced for Concealing Insurance Fraud Conviction on Application

Insurance Journal

An Idaho woman was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison and fined for applying for insurance coverage while concealing a prior felony conviction for insurance fraud.

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IS THIS APPEAL “ACADEMIC” AND SHOULD IT BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED? COURT OF APPEAL DONS ITS THINKING CAP…

Civil Litigation Brief

We are looking at this Court of Appeal decision for the second time. Here we look at the Court's consideration of an argument that an appeal should not proceed because the arguments were "academic". There are important points considered here.

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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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Ryan Transactional Risk Launches Environmental Practice Product

Insurance Journal

Ryan Transactional Risk announced the launch of a new product that will specialize in insuring the risk of cost overruns for environmental remediations and clean-ups.

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Don’t Scroll — Search: Pinpoint Annotations Faster for More Productive Review

Primafact

Litigation document review is seldom a one-time task — the same document may be reviewed repeatedly, by diverse team members and at different stages in the action. As reviewers apply annotations to identify and analyze key documentary content, their insight helps to guide future review, making case preparation more efficient.

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US E&S Growth Slowed Again in ’24; Berkshire, AIG Top Premium Rankings

Insurance Journal

A recent analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals that the pace of growth in the U.S. excess and surplus lines market slowed to 13.4% in 2024, down from 14.5% a year earlier.

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What You Should Know About Automated Contract Analysis

Percipient

Contracts are a regular part of business, but reviewing them manually takes time, especially when you’re handling similar documents again and again. It’s not always difficult work, but it can be repetitive, and things tend to slow down as volume increases. Automated contract analysis helps make that process more manageable. You don’t have to read through each document line by line because the software highlights key terms, tracks important dates, and flags anything that might need a closer

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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.