Complex Discovery

JULY 21, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article draws from the recent paper “A Primer on the Different Meanings of ‘Bias’ for Legal Practice” by Tara S. Emory and Maura R. Grossman. Their work delivers timely insight into how the term “bias” functions across both technical and legal domains—highlighting its essential, statistical, and discriminatory forms. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, these distinctions are not merely academic.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 21, 2025

Process Improvement Tips | There is a tool that can give you the confidence to assign work, know it’s getting done, and actually walk away from your firm. The post Can Your Law Firm Run Without You When You’re on Vacation? Visual Task Management Delivers Real Time Off appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 21, 2025

On Friday, July 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC reversing the Central District of California’s denial of Medtronic’s request for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) that Colibri’s patent infringement theory should be barred by prosecution history estoppel.

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Law Sites

JULY 21, 2025

In an often rousing keynote address at the annual conference of American Association of Law Libraries in Portland, Ore., yesterday, Roosevelt Weeks, director of the Fort Bend County (Texas) Library, urged law librarians to “be bold” as their profession faces unprecedented challenges and transformation.

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

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Liberty Mutual’s latest Workplace Safety Index has found that workplace accidents cost U.S. employers about $58.8 billion annually. The top 10 causes of injuries account for 86% of those costs, or $50.87 billion.

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Securities Docket

JULY 21, 2025

Charles Schwab Corp. (SCHW) is preparing to launch trading for bitcoin and ether as it aims to become a dominant player in digital asset custody for U.S. retail investors, according to CEO Rick Wurster. Speaking Friday on CNBC’s “Money Movers”, Wurster said Schwab clients already have significant crypto exposure through exchange-traded products — accounting for more than 20% of the industry’s holdings in that segment — but many have expressed interest in keeping their actual to

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IP Watchdog

JULY 21, 2025

Following a number of amicus briefs filed last week in a case challenging the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) recission of former Director Kathi Vidal’s guidance on discretionary denial, two more amici have now weighed in supporting the Office. SAP filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in June seeking to compel the USPTO “to apply its June 21, 2022, ‘binding agency guidance’ to SAP’s petitions, and all still-active peti

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Tesla Inc. is set to face off with the California Department of Motor Vehicles over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 21, 2025

The first question the lawyer must ask when being presented with a report for use in proceeding is - is this report CPR 35 compliant? If it is not then it may have little, if any value. There is a.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

The Georgia General Assembly made no statutory changes to the Workers Compensation Act in 2025. However, effective July 1, 2025, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC) has introduced several important updates to its rules.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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Securities Docket

JULY 21, 2025

A New York-based investor accused Edelman Financial Engines of “legitimizing illicit, fraudulent transactions on cryptocurrency” when it didn’t slam the brakes on her plan to liquidate her IRA account to invest in a scam. According to the lawsuit filed in New York federal court, Stella Maksumova believed Edelman “would have her best interest at heart” when operating as her financial advisor.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Singapore said on Friday that it was responding to cyberattacks on its critical infrastructure by an espionage group alleged by security experts to be linked to China.

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Securities Docket

JULY 21, 2025

Blank-check company Dynamix is merging with another entity to create a new company known as the Ether Machine. The combined company plans to manage over $1.5 billion in ether, the largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin. It is a bet that investors will continue to reward businesses that pour money into crypto holdings under the industry-friendly Trump administration.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Orion180 Insurance, a provider of homeowners and flood insurance coverages, has launched its FLEX Home Insurance product in nine eastern counties of Massachusetts.

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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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Securities Docket

JULY 21, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigated allegations that an SEC attorney falsely certified to the SEC that they had an active bar membership in good standing when they did not. All SEC attorneys in the SK- 0905 job series are required to annually self–certify that they have an active bar license in one or more U.S. jurisdiction.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to second quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 21, 2025

In the Civil Justice system we do not have a figure such as the Secret Barrister who can publicise the major problems that exist in the county court. The House of Commons Justice Committee have gone a long way to.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Microsoft Corp. warned that hackers are actively targeting customers of its document management software SharePoint, with security researchers flagging the risk of potentially widespread breaches around the world.

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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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Securities Docket

JULY 21, 2025

Global law firm Freshfields announced today that Agnès Dunogué joined as a partner and co-head of the U.S. Securities and Shareholder Litigation practice. Based in New York, Agnès has a long and successful track record of representing both issuers and global financial institutions in some of the most complex and high-stakes securities matters. She is a leading litigator whose practice spans high-stakes securities class actions, complex commercial litigation, and regulatory investigations.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Flood Re, a joint initiative between the UK government and insurers designed to make flood cover more affordable for homeowners, has reported a precipitous increase in reinsurance rates and claims costs.

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Securities Docket

JULY 21, 2025

House Republicans plan to cut funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for federal property, releasing a funding bill Sunday that Democrats promised to oppose. The House Appropriations Committee released its fiscal 2026 Financial Services and General Government bill ahead of a planned subcommittee markup on Monday.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Second quarter 2024 net income at W.R. Berkley Corp. increased nearly 8% compared to the same period a year ago Net income was about $401.3 million for Q2 2025 compared to net income of $371.

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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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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 21, 2025

There is an apparently never ending series of cases in which witness statements are used in circumstances where, in reality, the maker of that statement has no first hand knowledge of the matters stated. This often only becomes apparent at.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the nation’s top car safety regulator pledged to prioritize safety while at the same time making it easier for automakers to deploy-self driving cars.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 21, 2025

If there is any application that should make a claimant's lawyer extremely uncomfortable it is making a without notice application to extend time for service of the claim form. If you add to this an application (made late) for permission.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Jeanette Ward, president and CEO of Texas Mutual Insurance Company, has been elected as one of the insurer members on the National Council on Compensation Insurance 2025 Board of Directors.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

The report that landed on the desks of Credit Suisse executives was a bombshell: Sanjeev Gupta, a global steel tycoon and one of the bank’s key borrowers, was a “clear participant” in a multi-billion dollar fraud, it claimed.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

A Bettendorf, Iowa insurance public adjuster has been charged with forgery and identity theft, the Iowa Insurance Division (IID) announced.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

A central Florida man has been charged with shooting at and throwing Molotov cocktails into an insurance agency office in Lake Wales last spring.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Here are the details of the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, approved on Friday and aimed at dealing further blows to Russia’s oil and energy industry.

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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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