Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

It may come as no surprise that heat-related worker injury claims rise on hot days, but the magnitude of the increase is an eye-opener.

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 13, 2025

The period when you are waiting for a reserved judgment is always a time of tension and anxiety. If the judgment is subject to a severe delay then the disappointed (losing) litigant in particular may feel particularly aggrieved. How should.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Chemical maker DuPont has agreed to a $27 million settlement to resolve a nearly decade-long lawsuit over the contamination of an upstate New York village’s water supply.

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Expert Witness Blog

JULY 13, 2025

In the case of Druzba v. Honda Motor Company, Ltd. , No. 2:21-cv-00123 (D. Vt. May 15, 2024), the testimony of an Automotive Engineering Expert Witness played a central role in evaluating allegations of vehicle design defects following a fatal traffic accident. The case illustrates the critical importance of expert testimony in automotive product liability litigation, especially when questions arise regarding crashworthiness and structural integrity.

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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 13, 2025

Victor appoints Damico President of Torrent Victor Insurance named Mark Damico president and chief operating officer of Torrent Technologies, Victor’s flood insurance technology and services business in the U.S. The appointment is effective July 31.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 13, 2025

As policymakers consider the future of American healthcare, it is imperative to recognize the potential dangers of adopting foreign price controls for life-saving medications. These price controls, which are referred to as foreign “reference pricing,” would tie the price of medicines in the United States to prices set by foreign governments that are paid in other countries with vastly different healthcare systems.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: This report examines U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings through June 2025, which reached 1,519 transactions for the fiscal year to date, including 157 filings in June. Despite GDP contraction and persistent inflation, M&A activity remains steady, reflecting strategic recalibration rather than retreat. By linking transactional trends to broader economic shifts, this analysis offers critical insights for professionals managing secure and compliant deal execution.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

Communities in rural parts of Vermont on Friday woke up once again to damaged homes and washed-out roads due to heavy rainfall and flash flooding, making it the third consecutive summer that severe floods have inundated parts of the state.

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Legal Research is Easy

JULY 13, 2025

So, I'm watching the news the other day and there's a protest going on with people holding signs saying things like "You're Special" and "Your Voice Matters." Of course, the protest all fell apart when it came upon a group holding signs saying "Let's Make America Great Again" and the hateful rhetoric started flowing, people screaming, swearing, throwing tomatoes and rocks and police got called and it all broke down into utter mayhem.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

Crews on Monday were expected to resume looking for victims of catastrophic flooding in Texas that killed at least 132 people after more heavy rains temporarily paused their search and rescue operations.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can prepare for rising risks.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

When Samantha Muñoz was a second grader at Fancher Creek Elementary in Clovis, her teacher told her she “wasn’t that bright” and needed extra help with schoolwork.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

Key House lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to accelerate a congressionally mandated review of Chinese-made drones ahead of a potential US ban of the technologies later this year.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 13, 2025

The Trump administration last Thursday opened a civil rights investigation into the hiring practices at George Mason University, expanding a national campaign against diversity policies to Virginia’s largest public university.

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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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