Complex Discovery

AUGUST 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: Stargate Norway is more than a new data center — it is a test case for aligning advanced AI infrastructure with renewable energy, regional economic benefit, and European jurisdictional compliance. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the facility’s combination of scale, local hosting, and sustainability provides both operational advantages and regulatory confidence.

Construction

Attorney at Work

AUGUST 13, 2025

Katherine Hollar Barnard | Share of Model will help you understand how LLMs are finding and recommending your firm when users ask questions in your field or practice area. The post The Share of Model Metric: What Lawyers Should Know (and Do) About AI Market Share appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Nigeria increased capital requirements for insurance businesses fivefold and gave operators a year to comply or risk losing their licenses. The capital threshold for non-life insurers was raised to 15 billion naira ($9.

Insurance

Securities Docket

AUGUST 13, 2025

Market forces will ultimately prove which forms of tokenizing securities and other real-world assets will win out, Securities and Exchange Commission member Hester Peirce said Tuesday. “We’re willing to work with people who are taking different approaches,” Peirce said about tokenization in an interview on Bloomberg Television. “We’re looking forward to working with folks to try those different models out and see what the markets like.

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.

Case Management

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Insurtech Superagent AI issued a press release yesterday to announce its goal of starting the first fully autonomous AI insurance agent by the end of the year. “We’re not just reshaping insurance.

Insurance

Securities Docket

AUGUST 13, 2025

Disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Do Kwon pleaded guilty to two criminal counts of fraud on Tuesday in connection with the $40 billion crash of his TerraUSD and Luna coins in 2022. In exchange for Kwon’s plea, federal prosecutors agreed to not seek a prison sentence of more than 12 years, and dropped seven other counts against him. Kwon’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 11.

Pleadings

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 13, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Wednesday vacated a district court’s grant of summary judgment of non-infringement for Apple, holding that the district court abused its discretion in striking an expert infringement opinion. The CAFC opinion was authored by Chief Judge Moore. The underlying lawsuit was brought by Taction Technology, Inc. against Apple in the U.S.

Construction

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Israeli software provider Sapiens International said on Wednesday that it will be acquired by Advent International for $2.5 billion in cash, as the U.S. private equity firm zeros in on the insurance industry amid an AI boom.

Insurance

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 13, 2025

Here we look at a decision in relation to limitation. The trial judge had to determine whether the claimant's action was statute barred. If it was she then had to consider whether it was appropriate to exercise the court's discretion.

Evidence

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Activist investor 7Square is pushing German insurer Nuernberger Beteiligungs AG to consider rival takeover offers, saying a potential acquisition by Vienna Insurance Group wouldn’t reflect its full value.

Insurance

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Litigation

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 13, 2025

There have been numerous cases on the issue of whether there is a requirement to provide a breakdown of the invoice when an expert report has been provided via an agency. Here we another another judgment that considers the issue. .

Evidence

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Sen. Adam Schiff recently reintroduced his Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies (INSURE) Act to create a federal catastrophic reinsurance program. The insurance industry promptly reintroduced their opposition.

Insurance

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 13, 2025

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Judge William Alsup on Monday denied Anthropic’s motion to stay proceedings in Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC. Anthropic had sought to pause the case while pursuing appellate review of two rulings, one on fair use and the other on class certification. The order maintains the trial date set for December 1, 2025, and says the case proceedings must continue.

Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Ford Motor Co. will invest nearly $2 billion retooling a Kentucky factory to produce electric vehicles that it says will be more affordable, more profitable to build and will outcompete rival models.

Insurance

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

Trial Notebook

Securities Docket

AUGUST 13, 2025

For the SEC, blockchain is the next big thing but for the tech giants, blockchain is not even a blip. The SEC has consistently touted the transformative potential of blockchain to justify their enthusiasm and deregulation for digital assets. But the last five years of SEC filings and earnings calls from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Oracle paint a very different picture.

Technology

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Dozens of tankers have joined the shadow fleet this year compared with hundreds in previous years as the harshest Western sanctions yet target Russia’s oil exports and add to the difficulty of finding suitable vessels, shipping sources said.

Insurance

Securities Docket

AUGUST 13, 2025

Zillow Group Inc.‘s appeal of an investor suit is jeopardizing other class actions over large stock selloffs. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is expected to hear oral arguments about decertifying a stockholder class Thursday in a suit alleging the website misrepresented its house-flipping business prospects. A victory for Zillow could ward off similar proposed shareholder class actions, attorneys say, because it would mandate a stronger link between the alleged misstatement and the

Litigation

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

An employer has pleaded guilty to criminal charges after investigation into deadly nitrogen leak held the company responsible.

Pleadings

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?

Technology

Civil Litigation Brief

AUGUST 13, 2025

Cases and issues relating to service of proceedings are a regular feature on this site.  For ease of reference going forward posts about service will now be in this series of "Service Points".  Here we look at a case that.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC reached a tentative settlement with the Department of Justice in an antitrust lawsuit accusing the landlord of colluding to increase rents across the US, in part, through widely used industry software.

Real Estate

Securities Docket

AUGUST 13, 2025

Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) (TSX: GLXY) today announced that Matt Friedrich will be joining as Chief Legal Officer, effective September 8. Mr. Friedrich will be responsible for Galaxy’s global legal and compliance matters, including regulatory engagement, corporate governance, litigation and public policy. He will report directly to CEO and Founder Mike Novogratz and act as a key member of Galaxy’s senior leadership team.

Litigation

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker Aon and the Lloyd’s managing agent Blenheim Underwriting. A summary of these new hires follows here.

Insurance

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!

Technology

E-Discovery LLC

AUGUST 13, 2025

In Schmitz v. Verdad Asset Management, Inc., 2025 WL 2306291 (D. Md. Aug. 11, 2025)(Xinis, J.), Count V of plaintiff’s complaint alleged spoliation of a website. It failed, and defendant’s motion to dismiss was granted. The parties entered into a joint venture to launch a hedge fund. After ballooning to $50 million in investment commitments, and after many alterations, the arrangement “went south.

Evidence

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Cyber insurance remains an area of growth opportunity for property and casualty insurers, particularly in the face of large-scale risk factors.

Insurance

Securities Docket

AUGUST 13, 2025

PwC has stepped up the monitoring of its UK employees’ office attendance with a dashboard that allows senior partners to track pass swipes and WiFi connections, sparking concern from some staff. The increased scrutiny has triggered unease among some staff over how they are tracked, two people at the firm told the Financial Times. One senior staff member said they had “lost count” of the number of colleagues at the accounting and consulting firm who had raised concerns.

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

A large-scale workers’ compensation fraud and tax evasion scheme that came to light when an employee was killed while removing a sign from a brewery has resulted in the sentencing of a construction firm owner.

Construction

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!

Litigation

Ethicking

AUGUST 13, 2025

but I do them regardless Last week, I traveled to Toronto, and attended the 2025 Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers annual meeting. As always, I enjoyed hanging with my nerd friends and learning a lot. I completed my Board service after two terms. Because international travel is a little ~interesting~ these days, I traveled with an inexpensive pay-as-you-go cell phone and an iPad instead of my usual phone and laptop.

Objections

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

Brown & Brown Dealer Services has acquired the assets of Tire Shield. The Tire Shield team will join Brown & Brown Dealer Services and continue to operate from their offices in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Practice of Law

AUGUST 13, 2025

If you want to help your ex-spouse with their medical decisions, it can be challenging. After a divorce, legal rights change, and an ex-spouse may no longer have the authority to make healthcare decisions unless designated by a medical power of attorney. There are situations where couples, although divorced, help each other, especially with medical decisions.

Healthcare

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 13, 2025

It was supposed to simplify and speed the process for insurance agents trying to find private coverage for Citizens policyholders, a vital link in depopulating Florida’s oversized insurer of last resort.

Insurance

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.

Technology