IP Watchdog

MAY 26, 2025

Last Friday, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart issued a pair of orders on Director review of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) petitioned by mobile network provider Motorola Solutions to challenge digital video recording patent claims owned by Stellar LLC. While Stewarts rulings confirm there is no retroactive application of the USPTOs recent rescission of previous guidance on PTAB discretionary denials, t

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Complex Discovery

MAY 26, 2025

Editor’s Note: As integrity becomes a defining differentiator in startup investment decisions, this feature from Latitude59 2025 highlights how Estonia is shaping a credible, values-first model for global founders and funders. In a world of rising geopolitical tensions, dual-use technologies, and increasing pressure to scale fast, the discussion titled Integrity and Perspective serves as both a warning and a roadmap.

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Civil Litigation Brief

MAY 26, 2025

Today we are looking at a pleadings issue that arose in the course a lengthy contractual dispute. The claimant made certain, specific allegations, and pleaded that these matters breached a large number of contractual obligations. However, at trial, the claimant.

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Expert Witness Blog

MAY 26, 2025

In the case of National Emergency Medical Services, Inc. v. Smith , 368 Ga. App. 18 (2023), the testimony of an Emergency Communications & 911 Expert Witness was central to evaluating the standard of care provided by emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and the adequacy of their training protocols in response to a 911 call. Background of the Case The estate of a deceased individual, referred to as Smith, brought a negligence action against National Emergency Medical Services, Inc.

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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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Securities Docket

MAY 26, 2025

A U.S. judge has overturned the fraud and market manipulation convictions of Avraham Eisenberg, the crypto trader accused of draining $110 million from the now-defunct decentralized finance protocol Mango Markets. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Eisenberg made false representations to the platform.

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Complex Discovery

MAY 26, 2025

Editors Note: As we move toward the midpoint of 2025, the themes shaping this months Five Great Reads reflect a maturing yet increasingly turbulent digital landscape. The rise of generative AI continues to push boundariesnot only in whats possible, but also in what must now be safeguarded. From the unsettling security disparities among top LLM providers to the growing weight of transparency obligations at the highest levels of governance, the stories we feature this month reinforce a common thre

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

While some insurance companies in Florida and beyond have balked at writing properties with rooftop solar panels, FM Global says it has pioneered an idea that may help a testing system that certifies panels for fire and hail resistance.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

The southwest monsoon’s early arrival in India this year is good news for crops, but exactly when, where, and how much rain will fall over the next few months are still difficult questions to answer.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

As nasty tornadoes popped up from Kansas to Kentucky, a depleted National Weather Service was in scramble mode. The agency’s office in Jackson, Kentucky, had begun closing nightly as deep cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency began hitting.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck as they battled a wildfire in Los Angeles County, scrambling to get water from a street hydrant in time to stay ahead of flames moving …

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

New Hampshire has agreed to pay $2.25 million to the mother of Harmony Montgomery, a 5-year-old girl whose father was convicted of murdering her.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Connecticut lawmakers last week moved swiftly to plug what could have been a very costly loophole in workers’ compensation benefits that was created by a state Supreme Court decision in March.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced the introduction of miscellaneous Professional Indemnity and Public Offering of Securities Insurance in Italy. These new policies follow the launch of BHSI’s proprietary Directors & Officers Liability Insurance in December of 2024.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

A Norwegian man awoke to find that a cargo ship had run aground and narrowly missed crashing into his home along the Trondheim Fjord’s coast.

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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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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Hackers working for Russian military intelligence targeted Western technology and logistics companies involved in shipping assistance to Ukraine, the U.S. National Security Agency said.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Australia has drafted in emergency service teams from across the nation to help with clean-up operations after devastating floods in the eastern state of New South Wales.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Rhode Island’s top legal chief announced last week that a Massachusetts construction company has agreed to pay $11 million to settle criminal charges that it illegally dumped thousands of tons of contaminated fill in the Ocean State’s capital city during …

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Insurance Journal

MAY 26, 2025

An explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York City killed a longtime city employee Saturday, authorities said.

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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

MAY 26, 2025

PepsiCo Inc. scored a major legal victory Thursday after the three members of the US Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit that was filed at the very end of the Biden Administration.

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