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AI Images vs. Authentic Photography: What’s Best for Your Law Firm Website?

Attorney at Work

Karin Conroy | While AI images offer speed and creativity, traditional photography, helps build trust and connection. The post AI Images vs. Authentic Photography: Whats Best for Your Law Firm Website? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Nurse Showed COVID Was Work-Contracted, West Virginia Supreme Court Rules

Insurance Journal

The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled 3-2 that a prison nurse is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for her COVID-19 disease because she provided sufficient evidence that she contracted it in her workplace and not outside of work.

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Remembering Tom Robbins

The Marshall Project

Our founder reflects on the legacy of the reporter who helped set the standard for The Marshall Projects investigations into prison abuse.

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After Years of Losses, Florida Insurers Saw Underwriting Profits in 2024, AM Best Says

Insurance Journal

After eight years of losses, Florida’s personal property insurance market reported an underwriting profit and a considerable jump in operating income in 2024, the AM Best rating and analytics firm said in a report this week.

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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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Courts at the Crossroads: Confronting AI-Generated Evidence in the Age of Deepfakes

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article provides a timely and detailed examination of how the rise of AI-generated content, particularly deepfakes, is challenging long-standing principles in evidence law. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals, the work of Maura R. Grossman and Hon. Paul W. Grimm (ret.) provides critical insights into both the psychological and procedural impacts of synthetic evidence.

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Iranian Pleads Guilty in US to 2019 Baltimore Ransomware Attack

Insurance Journal

An Iranian national pleaded guilty to participating in the high-profile 2019 Baltimore, Maryland, ransomware attack, among others, and to causing tens of millions of dollars in losses and disrupted services, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

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Michigan Court Ends Effort to Sue Oxford School Staff Over Mass Shooting

Insurance Journal

The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed appeals by families of students killed or wounded at Oxford High School in 2021, ending efforts to hold employees partly responsible for the mass shooting.

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Five Individuals Indicted in Insider Trading Scheme | United States Department of Justice

Securities Docket

Five individuals were charged in a 19-count indictment for their participation in a scheme to trade securities on the basis of material nonpublic information about the merger between two companies that resulted in profits of over $600,000, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. According to court documents, between May and June 2023, Rouzbeh Ross Haghighat, 61, of West Newbury, Massachusetts, Behrouz Bruce Haghighat, 60, of Laguna Niguel, California, Kirstyn Pearl, 35, of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, S

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Liberty Mutual Settles With Travelers Over New York Subcontractor Liability Coverage

Insurance Journal

Liberty Mutual reported that it has reached a settlement with Travelers Insurance in a case involving a construction firm being sued by a man who was injured when he fell down an elevator shaft on a construction site.

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PERIODICAL PAYMENTS AND PROVISIONAL DAMAGES 2025: WEBINAR 4th JUNE 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

This webinar looks at recent cases in relation to periodical payments and periodical payments, including an interesting negligence case brought against solicitors who failed to claim provisional damages. Booking details are available here. It then looks at the.

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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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Missouri Special Session to Include Discussion on Aid for Tornado Victims

Insurance Journal

Missouri lawmakers are to kick off a special session Monday to consider aid for tornado victims and a package of financial incentives aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from leaving the state for new or improved facilities …

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COST BITES 241: LEGAL OMBUDSMAN’S DECISION IN RELATION TO FAILURE TO INFORM THE CLIENT ABOUT COSTS WAS NOT IRRATIONAL: SOLICITOR PAYS £35,000

Civil Litigation Brief

The lawyer’s duty to keep the client fully informed of the costs being incurred is an important one. This duty is highlighted in the case we are considering today. The Administrative Court upheld a finding of the Legal Ombudsman that.

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Viewpoint: California’s Property Insurance Crisis And The Path to Reform

Insurance Journal

California’s property insurance market remains in turmoil, exacerbated by escalating wildfire risks, insurer withdrawals, and systemic shortcomings in the state’s safety netthe California FAIR Plan.

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THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 13: INAPPROPRIATE PLEADING OF FRAUD LEADS TO COSTS ON AN INDEMNITY BASIS

Civil Litigation Brief

I am not sure whether there are more cases about pleadings recently, or whether I am noticing them more having started this series. However issues relating to statements of case keep arising. Here we look at a case where the.

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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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Tesla Targets June 12 Launch of Robotaxi Service in Austin

Insurance Journal

Tesla Inc. is poised to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter, a milestone in Elon Musk’s plan to reshape the company around driverless vehicles and artificial intelligence.

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A Whole Lotto Trouble in Texas as Winner Sues for Jackpot

Practice of Law

The probability of winning the jackpot for Lotto Texas is close to 26 million to one. A woman who beat those odds now finds herself suing the Texas Lottery Commission to receive her $83.5 million prize. At the heart of the lawsuit is the Commission's announcement banning the use of lottery ticket courier services, which came a week after Jane Doe's ticket became a winner.

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SC Governor Celebrates Dram Shop-Tort Reform Law But Some Want More

Insurance Journal

South Carolina’s governor has signed a liquor liability and tort-reform bill into law, but some lawmakers said broader changes to the state’s legal system are needed.

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Crypto’s ‘Broad Ambitions’ Have Big Law Making Investments

Securities Docket

With new crypto rules percolating in Washington, D.C., and predictions of growth stemming from the industrys broad ambitions, Big Law firms are continuing to stock up on lawyers, deals and practices in the digital assets space. Just this month, Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis announced crypto-related transactions or added digital currency expertise, while Winston & Strawn officially launched a financial innovation and regulation practice. […] Mark Perlow, a former SEC sen

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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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Industry Vets Bonneau and Bredahl Form Novel Financial, Acquire Forza Insurance

Insurance Journal

The former chief executives of Partner Re and Howden Tiger are joining two other industry veterans to form a company, which they describe as “an independent holding company that oversees carriers supporting managing general underwriters.

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Judge Stark Dissent Calls Majority’s Claim Construction Too Narrow in Tile-Leveling System Appeal

IP Watchdog

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a split ruling in Acufloor, LLC v. EvenTile, Inc. vacating a stipulated judgment of non-infringement by the Middle District of Florida following claim construction in infringement litigation between rivals in the ceramic tile installation industry. Although Judge Leonard Stark concurred with the panels vacatur, he dissented from the majoritys narrow construction of the claim term edge, arguing that the proper course of action for th

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DeSantis Vetoes Repeal of ‘Free Kill’ Medical Malpractice Bill

Insurance Journal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that would have restored some family members’ right to file suit after a loved one dies from medical negligence. The Florida Legislature this year approved House Bill 6017 by wide margins.

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Reality Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned

Practice of Law

On May 28, 2025, reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were released from their respective prisons after President Donald Trump pardoned the couple for federal felony fraud convictions. The Chrisleys (and their accountant) had been convicted by a federal jury on multiple counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit tax evasion in 2022.

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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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New York Times Agrees to License Content to Amazon for AI Use

Insurance Journal

The New York Times Co. has reached a deal to license its editorial content to Amazon.com Inc.

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What About AI-Related Enforcement Under the Trump Administration? | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

The conclusion that the administration will continue to watch AI-related disclosures is underscored by an SEC officials statements at a recent conference. As reported in a May 15, 2025, Law360 article (here), an enforcement attorney working on the SECs newly formed cybersecurity and emerging technologies unit, speaking at a conference organized by Securities Docket, reaffirmed that the agency is focused on AI-related misrepresentations.

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Cotality: Over 33 Million Properties at Risk of Hurricanes, Creating ‘Liquidity Traps’

Insurance Journal

Cotality said it has identified more than 33.1 million residential properties from Texas to Maine with a combined reconstruction cost value of $11.7 trillion at least moderate risk of sustaining damage from hurricane-force winds.

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Trump Tariffs Blocked by U.S. Court of International Trade – The New York Times

Securities Docket

A panel of federal judges on Wednesday blocked President Trump from imposing some of his steepest tariffs on China and other U.S. trading partners, finding that federal law did not grant him unbounded authority to tax imports from nearly every country around the world. The ruling, by the U.S. Court of International Trade, delivered an early yet significant setback to Mr.

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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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Searing Heat in California and West Threatens to Break Temperature Records

Insurance Journal

A short-lived heat wave will send temperatures soaring across California and the U.S. West through the weekend, elevating power demand and raising the risk of health impacts.

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Examining the Intellectual Property-Relevant Provisions in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

IP Watchdog

H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed the House on May 22, 2025. Congress.gov provides a Summary of this mammoth piece of legislation: This bill reduces taxes, reduces or increases spending for various federal programs, increases the statutory debt limit, and otherwise addresses agencies and programs throughout the federal government.

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Victoria’s Secret Website Down as Lingerie Seller Addresses ‘Security Incident’

Insurance Journal

Victoria’s Secret has taken down its U.S. website and says some in-store services will be unavailable as it addresses an unspecified “security incident.

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Crypto in 401(k)s: Trump’s Stance Spurs Optimism for Inclusion of Private Assets – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

The US Labor Department will no longer urge 401(k) overseers to act with extreme care before offering cryptocurrencies, a decision that will be welcomed by some firms lobbying to add private assets to those accounts. In rescinding the 2022 guidance issued under President Joe Biden, the Labor Department said its now taking a neutral stance on whether administrators of defined-contribution plans should be cautious about including crypto in their menus of investment options.

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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.