E-Discovery LLC

JULY 6, 2025

A privilege log had substantive implications in Cáceres v. Sidley Austin LLP , 2025 WL 1826140 (N.D. Ga. Jul. 2, 2025). This is parallel to Conner v. Stark & Stark, P.C., 2025 WL 1694052 (D.N.J. June 17, 2025)(unpublished), where a Privilege Log Helped Defeat Summary Judgment on One Count (Jun. 17, 2025). In Connor , privilege log entries were inconsistent with a litigant’s testimony about when termination was first discussed.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Climate change is already having an impact on companies around the world.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 6, 2025

On Thursday, July 10, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will hear oral arguments in Google v. Sonos (No. 24-1097). Front and center in this appeal is the issue of prosecution laches. Sonos’ brief frames the question in this way: “Whether the district court erred in applying prosecution laches to declare the ‘885 and ‘966 patents unenforceable, based on nothing but standard continuation practice that did not extend the patents’ terms.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

A report submitted to the Washington State Legislature examines the state of the liability insurance market for adult family homes in Washington, finding the market to be largely sustainable—but it does provide suggestions for increasing the appeal of AFHs to …

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

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Civil Litigation Brief

JULY 6, 2025

There are particulars challenges and difficulties facing a practitioner in cases where children are the only or primary dependants in a fatal claim. This webinar addressed the key issues, in relation to the law, practice and procedure and helping with.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Growth in net earned premiums during the first three months of 2025 was offset by losses and expenses, resulting in a $1.1 billion net underwriting loss for the U.S. P/C industry.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

When was the last time you watched someone’s eyes light up when you mentioned policy exclusions, aggregate limits, or automated underwriting? Here’s the thing–insurance is fundamentally about stories.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

JULY 6, 2025

Written by: Sapir Sela When children are involved in a divorce or custody battle, many are familiar with the term “child custody.” The term “custody” is actually a general term that breaks down into two important pieces in North Dakota: residential responsibility and decision-making authority. It’s important to understand the difference between the two in the midst of a family law case, which may impact custody.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Chad Hemenway A proposed decade-long moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence has gained the attention of many, including those within the insurance industry.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Chad Hemenway Watch out, insurance industry. A well-known cybercrime group appears to have shifted focus to insurers. Apparently, recent cybersecurity incidents at Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance Cos., and Aflac are indicative of a trend.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Andrea Wells Renewable energy is growing in the U.S. In fact, wind and solar energy generated more electricity in the U.S. than coal for the first time ever in 2024.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

A New York specialty insurance managing underwriter for contractors and construction risks has sued a New York City personal injury law firm and dozens of medical providers, alleging a wide-ranging scheme to defraud insurers through staged construction accidents and fraudulent …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

In the long conflict between insurance carriers and public claims adjusters, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has altered the rules of engagement in a way that could have a big impact on some adjusters’ livelihood.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California named Eric Sanders senior vice president and chief customer operations officer. Sanders will oversee the WCIRB’s customer experience, marketing and communications, classification and test audit, contact center and human resources functions.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Grid stability and system strength have become major issues around the world. At press time, New York is in the midst of rolling blackouts. Blistering heat is straining power grids across the eastern half of the U.S.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

In an era where billion-dollar disasters are becoming the norm, one truth stands above the wreckage: strong building codes save buildings–and lives. Yet despite mounting risks, the U.S. remains caught in a paradox.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Ezra Amacher The first three months of 2025 brought devastating wildfires to California, significant wind and hail events to Texas, and substantial increases in tornado activity to “Tornado Alley,” but claim volume decreased to a five-year low, according to …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of copying its apparel designs in a lawsuit — and the upscale sportswear company shared images with the court to back up its case.

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Speaker: Andrew Klein

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

U.S. commercial insurance rates went up again in first-quarter 2025, according to the latest findings from WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). Carriers reported an aggregate price increase of 5.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Ezra Amacher A Michigan lawmaker has proposed legislation that would mandate auto insurance premium reductions of at least 10% on any new or renewed policy, a bill that the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) says would destabilize the …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

One of the things I love about the insurance business is that anyone–regardless of where they start–can build a meaningful, lifelong career. I am proof of that.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Changing careers ranks right up there with some of life’s biggest decisions–it’s not something people take lightly. Every year, my team connects with thousands of insurance professionals who are exploring the job market.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) last Thursday celebrated the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” “The Big ‘I’ would like to thank the U.S.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Every once in a while, I believe revisiting fundamental industry principles is beneficial. One such essential principle is diversity, especially for insurance carriers. “Diversity” in this case has nothing to do with race, religion, or political affiliation.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Before dawn Friday morning, city manager Dalton Rice went for a jog along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas. He finished his run around 4 a.m. as a light rain set in.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

U.S. homeowners insurance rates rose 40.4% over the past six years, with the biggest increases hitting in the last two years, a new report shows.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

The Oklahoma Insurance Department said that it has expanded its second pilot launch of OKReady, a program that allocates up to $10,000 in grant funds to residents to strengthen homes to the IBHS Fortified standard.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Following the “paradigm-shifting” Los Angeles wildfires in January, the 2024-2025 wildfire season will be remembered as a turning point for the insurance industry, and a warning that “wildfire is no longer a seasonal or rural phenomenon,” a new outlook asserts.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

By Jahna Jacobson While major corporate cyber hacking makes the news nearly every day, what about hackers in homes? As personal lives and residences become more intertwined with the internet, consumers are at greater risk of personal cybercrime.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 6, 2025

Insurance professional across the country know how to adapt. From rising catastrophic weather events to shifting carrier appetites and increased regulatory and legal complexity, today’s market is putting more pressure–and more work–on leaders nationwide.

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