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The Smart Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing Report 

Attorney at Work

Learn to read a legal marketing report the way you read any complex document: critically, strategically and with an eye for what matters. The post The Smart Lawyers Guide to Reading a Marketing Report appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Trellis Partners with Fisher Phillips to Deliver AI-Powered Case Strategy Reports through Automated Alerts

Law Sites

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Trellis, a legal technology company that provides state trial court data and insights, is partnering with the international labor and employment law firmFisher Phillips to integrate its AI-generated case strategy reports directly into the daily case alerts received by the firm’s attorneys whenever their clients are named in a state court […]

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Court Held That an ESI Protocol Applied Only to ESI

E-Discovery LLC

In Skeans v. Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, LLC , 2025 WL 1298299 (D.S.C. May 5, 2025), the privilege logging term of the parties ESI Protocol did not determine when privilege logs for non-ESI material had to be provided. In short, the ESI Protocol applied only to ESI. The present suit arises from Defendants operation of the Laurel Bay military housing community.

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Clio Names SaaS Veteran As New Chief Product Officer

Law Sites

John Foreman, who has served as chief product officer at two major SaaS companies, has joined law practice management company Clio as its new chief product officer, the company said today. The company said he will lead its product strategy and delivery across its expanding platform of products, guiding the companys long-term innovation roadmap.

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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 powerful litigation tools. 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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Texas Insurance Fraudster Given Prison Sentence and $350K Fine

Insurance Journal

A federal judge sentenced a McAllen woman who reportedly helped commit property and title fraud schemes to 24 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Chief U.S.

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In Mississippi’s Capital City, Indicted District Attorney Flouts Campaign Disclosure Laws

The Marshall Project

While he fights federal bribery charges, Jody Owens faces sanctions for not disclosing campaign funds and spending. Weak laws confuse enforcement.

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CAFC Vacates CRISPR Ruling for Broad Institute Due to PTAB Error on Conception Standard

IP Watchdog

In a precedential opinion issued on Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) vacated and remanded a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that awarded priority to the Broad Institute in the high-profile CRISPR-Cas9 patent dispute. The court held that the PTAB applied the wrong standard by requiring the Regents of the University of California, the University of Vienna and Emmanuelle Charpentier (the Regents) to show their invention was known to work.

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FM Clients to Receive Share of $1 Billion in ‘Membership Credits’

Insurance Journal

Commercial property insurer FM announced an enhanced $1 billion membership credit for eligible mutual policyholders, allowing client-owners to receive more credit sooner.

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Breon Peace, Former U.S. Attorney, Rejoins Cleary Gottlieb | Cleary Gottlieb

Securities Docket

Cleary Gottlieb announced today that Breon Peace, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), rejoined the firm as a partner and Co-Leader of the Litigation Group, which encompasses the firms white collar, commercial litigation and arbitration practices. Source: Breon Peace, Former U.S. Attorney, Rejoins Cleary Gottlieb | Cleary Gottlieb The post Breon Peace, Former U.S.

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Tesla Driver Charged in California Attacks Arrested Again for Road Rage in Hawaii

Insurance Journal

A Tesla driver charged with attacking motorists’ vehicles with a pipe in the Los Angeles area has been arrested again for allegedly assaulting two women during a road rage incident in Honolulu.

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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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CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 101: HOW NOT TO WRITE A LEGAL LETTER : DIMISSING CRUCIAL POINTS AS “COSMETIC” ERRORS LEADS TO REFERRAL TO THE SRA

Civil Litigation Brief

There has not been a post in this series for some time. There was one case last week that made me decide to restart the series. It is not difficult to guess which case caused me concern. .

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Tornadoes, Winds, Rain Hit Florida Panhandle and Parts of Alabama

Insurance Journal

Tornadoes, strong winds and flash flooding hit parts of north Florida and Alabama over the weekend, damaging dozens of homes and commercial and farm structures, weather and local news sites reported.

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CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 102: HOW NOT TO WRITE A LEGAL LETTER (2): SOME EXAMPLES – THREATENING TO SUBJECT YOUR OPPONENT TO THE “LEGAL EQUIVALENT OF A PROCTOLOGY EXAM”

Civil Litigation Brief

We are continuing with this back to basics series with some more examples of hownot to write legal correspondence. We are looking at an (extreme) example, some guidance from the SRA and then the principles considered in more recent cases.

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Heathrow Fire Timeline Set Out as Grid Security Focus Sharpens

Insurance Journal

A detailed timeline of the events surrounding the unprecedented day-long blackout that hit London’s Heathrow Airport has been set out by the National Energy System Operator, as scrutiny of grid security intensifies.

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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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Copyright Office Weighs in on AI and Fair Use Amidst Major Leadership Shakeup

IP Watchdog

Late last weekone day after the Trump Administration fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and the day before it fired Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutterthe U.S. Copyright Office released a pre-publication edition of the third part in the agencys series of reports exploring issues in copyright law in light of evolving artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

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Texas Woman Sentenced for Disaster Relief Fraud Scheme

Insurance Journal

A Texas woman has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud which resulted in approximately $620,000 in losses, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced last week.

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The Post-Jarkesy, Atkins SEC | The D&O Diary

Securities Docket

Significant events within the last year have already driven a change in how and perhaps in what venue the SEC brings enforcement actions. In June 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decision in SEC v. Jarkesy, and on April 21, 2025, the SECs new chairman, Paul Atkins was sworn in. The following discusses the impact to date, with an important takeaway: the SEC has not slowed its filing of cases for securities violations. […] The foregoing enforcement actions contain egregious allegations of

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SEC Chair Says Agency Plans to Create New Rules for Crypto Tokens

Insurance Journal

Paul Atkins, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, laid out his vision for overhauling the agency’s cryptocurrency policies on Monday, saying he plans to establish guidelines for distributions of crypto tokens that are securities and consider whether additional …

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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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The Trump Family Crypto Business – WSJ

Securities Docket

The Trumps crypto peddling is especially ill-advised because the Administration will regulate crypto products and practices. Democrats are already accusing the Securities and Exchange Commission of giving the Trump crypto businesses a pass. On Thursday Democrats blocked a Senate floor vote on bipartisan legislation to create a framework for regulating stablecoins.

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Labor Department Suing USPS Over Fired Texas Worker Who Reported Injury

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service for what it says is the wrongful termination of an employee who fell while delivering mail and reported the work-related injury.

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Trump to sign order discouraging criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses | Reuters

Securities Docket

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order discouraging criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses, in a bid to combat the overcriminalization of federal regulations, a White House official told Reuters on Friday. Trump’s order is meant to ease the burden on small businesses that do not have the same compliance resources as large corporations, according to a draft the official shared.

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North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Granted Authority to Require Restitution

Insurance Journal

The North Dakota insurance commissioner has the authority to require insurance companies to pay restitution to harmed policyholders under a bill signed into last month. House Bill 1088, signed into law on April. 10 by Gov.

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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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Latest Trump Executive Order Redirects Drug Pricing Debate

IP Watchdog

On Sunday, May 11, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he would sign an Executive Order today aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The order refocuses the drug pricing debate, which often is centered around patents, on equalizing pricing among developed nations. In his social media post, Trump blamed pharmaceutical companies for chalking up the high price of drugs in the United States to research and development costs.

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Report Describes Final Moments of Plane Crash That Killed Massachusetts Family

Insurance Journal

Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash last month in upstate New York that killed a family from Massachusetts heading to the Catskills to celebrate a birthday and the Passover holiday.

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Space War: Marsh Sues Willis Over Aviation Insurance Hires Soliciting Clients

Insurance Journal

Insurance broker Marsh USA is asking a New York court to stop several former employees and rival Willis Towers Watson from preparing to steal its aviation and space insurance clients using confidential information.

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Insurer Coalition: Costs From Business Email Compromise Rise in 2024

Insurance Journal

About 60% of claims handled by cyber insurer Coalition were from business email compromisesand about a third of those including funds transfer fraud.

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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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Wisconsin Republicans Kill Cannabis Legalization And Tax Increases for Millionaires

Insurance Journal

Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including legalizing marijuana, even as both sides negotiate a tax cut.

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Appeals Court: Florida Deputy Used Excessive Force and is Not Immune from Suit

Insurance Journal

A Sarasota County sheriff’s deputy used excessive force on a handicapped, 100-pound driver in 2020 and is not entitled to immunity from lawsuits, a federal appeals court ruled in a case that could affect officers’ insurance coverage in similar cases.

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Markets/Coverages: QBE Starts New Commercial Property Product for Large Companies

Insurance Journal

QBE North America today announced the launch of its new commercial property product, providing custom solutions for comprehensive coverage to large companies across the United States.

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London Workers Hit by Travel Disruption After Power Outage

Insurance Journal

London commuters face significant disruption to their journeys after a power failure knocked out parts of the capital’s underground network. Trains are delayed or not running on all or some sections of the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Piccadilly and Northern lines.

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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.