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I Don’t Know What This Word Means: Is This Post Expansive or Extensive?

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Expansive pops up in all sorts of legal writing from website verbiage (our expansive PI practice) to statements of facts in appellate briefs. The post I Dont Know What This Word Means: Is This Post Expansive or Extensive? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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At Aderant’s Momentum Global Conference, A Drive Towards AI-Enabled Cloud Innovation and ‘Unmatched Client Experience’

Law Sites

As he took the stage before the nearly 1,000 people assembled in the ballroom of the Omni Hotel in Dallas to open his companys Momentum Global 2025 user conference May 20, Aderant President and CEO Chris Cartrett said he preferred to think of his talk not as a keynote, but as a kick-off.

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Massachusetts Cuts Red Tape on Insurers, Plus Banks, Contractors, Barbers and More

Insurance Journal

Massachusetts is eliminating a series of insurance and other business regulations with a goal of making it easier and less costly to conduct business in the state. According to Gov.

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2025 eDiscovery Review Update: Tasks, Cost Data, and Spending Patterns

Complex Discovery

Editors Note: Thisarticle is the third in a three-part series by ComplexDiscovery exploring task-level expenditures, pricing trends, and evolving market dynamics in eDiscovery. Focusing on the review taskthe most resource-intensive phase of the eDiscovery processthis article analyzes historical and projected market share, cost structures, and the influence of GenAI on pricing models.

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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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FEMA Head Said He Was Unaware of US Hurricane Season, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

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Coinbase Moves to Bring Oregon Securities Suit to Federal Jurisdiction

Securities Docket

Coinbase (COIN) is petitioning a federal court to take over jurisdiction of Oregon’s lawsuit accusing it of selling unregistered securities, arguing the state is improperly interfering with federal efforts to clarify digital asset regulations. In a filing late Monday evening, Coinbase argued that Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfields lawsuit which it initiated in April over alleged trading of unregistered securities represents an overreach, and seeks to establish a patchwork regulatory lan

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WITNESS STATEMENTS, FORGED DOCUMENTS AND A FINDING OF CONTEMPT OF COURT: A WHOLE BUNCH OF PROBLEMS

Civil Litigation Brief

This is a case where the judge found that the claimant and a witness relied on documents that they knew to be forged. It is an important reminder of the lengths that some people can go to in litigation. It.

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Taylor Oswald Announces New Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland

Insurance Journal

Taylor Oswald, a provider of group benefits and property and casualty insurance, announced it is relocating its corporate headquarters in Cleveland.

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Muddying the Waters: More Confusion on Crypto Asset Security Status

Securities Docket

Over the last several months, we have heard repeatedly that the Commission, and its new Crypto Task Force, are embarking on a quest to give the crypto industry regulatory clarity. Weve heard change is coming fast for crypto at the SEC and that the crypto markets will soon be free from the limbo theyve been languishing [] in for years. In the name of this clarity, weve seen staff statement after staff statement, pronouncing that all sorts of crypto assets are not securities.

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Central US Braces for Another Round of Severe Weather

Insurance Journal

Areas of the Central United States still recovering from severe storms last month face a threat of more severe weather this week, with heavy rain, flooding and hail forecast through the middle of the week.

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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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COST BITES 243: EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL DID NOT ERR WHEN IT ORDERED THE APPLICANT TO PAY (UP TO) £210,000 IN COSTS

Civil Litigation Brief

It is important for all litigators and litigants to know that some regimes, although normally costs free, do have a discretion to award costs. The Employment Tribunal is an example of this. In this case the Employment Appeal Tribunal upheld.

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Mondelez Sues Aldi, Alleging Grocery Chain Copies Packaging to Confuse Customers

Insurance Journal

Snack food maker Mondelez International is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi’s store-brand cookies and crackers “blatantly copies” Mondelez products like Chips Ahoy, Wheat Thins and Oreos.

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PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 7: THE COUNCIL WAS LIABLE FOR THE STATE OF AN UNADOPTED HIGHWAY: A FINDING FOR THE CLAIMANT WAS NOT A BRIDGE TOO FAR

Civil Litigation Brief

The issues of an occupier’s duty in relation to those walking along unadopted highways are always complex. Here we look at a case where the claimant was successful in establishing a breach of duty following an injury she sustained when.

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Report: Long COVID Accounted for Three Quarters of California Comp Virus Claim Payments

Insurance Journal

Long COVID cases accounted for 82.1% of the treatment payments on COVID claims and 73.7% of all COVID-19 claim payments in California’s workers’ compensation system, according to a study.

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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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CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 103: THE STANDARD FORM FOR PART 36 OFFERS

Civil Litigation Brief

Yesterday I gave a webinar about Part 36, this will shortly be available on YouTube. The webinar reviews cases over the past 12 months. One of the points being considered was the arguments inHenderson & Jones Ltd v Salica Investments.

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Doritos, M&Ms Could Be Forced to Include Warning Labels in Texas

Insurance Journal

A Texas bill on the verge of becoming law would require labels on packaged food from Skittles to Mountain Dew that warn about ingredients “not recommended for human consumption” by other countries.

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A Friend Bought Crypto for My Newborn Baby. Do I Have to Hold on to It? – The New York Times

Securities Docket

My wife and I just had a baby girl. A college friend of ours sent us $175 in Bitcoin as a baby gift. Hes a crypto bro and is super-into it, while I, on the other hand, am extremely skeptical. My friend said that I cant sell it until her bat mitzvah (when it will be at least $1,000, in his words). I believe that there is a decent likelihood that it is worth $0 in 12 years.

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Victoria’s Secret Says Cyber Incident Led to Temporary Website Shut Down

Insurance Journal

Victoria’s Secret on Tuesday disclosed that a security incident relating to its information technology systems had led it to temporarily shut down its website for a few days last week.

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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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Judge Stops Federal Prisons From Enforcing Trump’s Trans Care Ban, For Now

The Marshall Project

The district judge ordered the prison system to continue providing hormone therapy to transgender people as needed, while a lawsuit proceeds.

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More Than 1,000 Former Rugby Players in Concussion Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

The number of former rugby players taking legal action against sports governing bodies on claims they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to more than 1,000, a British law firm said on Monday.

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PTAB Finds Return Mail Inapplicable to Alleged Chinese Control Over TikTok in Motion to Terminate IPRs

IP Watchdog

Yesterday, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) entered an order denying patent owner Cellspin Softs motion to terminate a series of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings petitioned by Chinese social media company TikTok. Finding that Cellspin Soft had waived its right to argue that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was a real-party-in-interest (RPI) in the case, the PTAB also found that TikToks ultimate control by sovereign government actors did not implicate U.S.

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Texas Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Improve Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigate Damages

Insurance Journal

Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage.

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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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Agency’s Acting Deputy Director Says It’s Back to Basics for the USPTO

IP Watchdog

During a fireside chat with IPWatchdog's Gene Quinn on Monday, Will Covey, Acting Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), told attendees of IPWatchdogs Patent Masters 2025 Program that he sees the current climate of change at the Office as an opportunity to improve by refocusing efforts on getting back to basics.

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Risk Strategies Acquires Missouri’s Schroeder Insurance

Insurance Journal

Risk Strategies announced it has acquired Schroeder Insurance, a Missouri-based firm with a specialty focus in the commercial lines and private client sectors. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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The Sec Speaks: Is Anyone Listening? – Dailey LLP

Securities Docket

Sam Waldon, the Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement acknowledged the basic math: 15% fewer staff means doing more with less. He also acknowledged the move to process all formal-order requests through the Commission itself, a time-consuming procedure as history teaches. He wrote off one other change as cosmetic the elimination of the nine regional director positions with three new deputy directors organized by region and the fourth in charge of the specialized units.

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Stonetrust Insurance Credit Ratings Unchanged Amid Acquisition of Southern Vanguard

Insurance Journal

AM Best said that the Credit Ratings (ratings) of Southern Vanguard Insurance Company (Southern Vanguard) (Austin, Texas) and the members of Stonetrust Insurance Group (Stonetrust) (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) remain unchanged following the May 27, 2025, announcement that Wintaai America Inc.

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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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Accounting Fraud, Failed Audits Remain on SEC Enforcement Agenda

Securities Docket

Accounting fraud and audit failures remain fixtures of the SECs enforcement agenda even as the Wall Street regulator shifts its priorities under the Trump administration and grapples with the fallout of a recent Supreme Court decision. The Securities and Exchange Commission continues to focus on gatekeeper accountability, acting Chief Accountant Ryan Wolfe said to auditors and their lawyers at an American Law Institute conference Monday.

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Alberta Wildfires Shut About 7% of Canada’s Oil Production

Insurance Journal

Wildfires in Canada’s energy heartland of Alberta have shut down almost 350,000 barrels of daily heavy crude production about 7% of the country’s output as a major blaze near the province’s eastern border menaces oil sands operations.

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Not Your Father’s SEC. – Dailey LLP

Securities Docket

Atkins, the new sheriff in town, plans to change all that. On May 8th, in his first address to the SEC staff, he derided Genslers legacy, claiming that the SECs long-held reputation [for fairness and integrity] has suffered over the last four years, while at the same time vowing to keep politics out of our securities laws and regulations. Predictably, the number of SEC enforcement actions this year under the Trump Administration has plummeted from a record high during Genslers last quarter (Q1 2

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People Moves: Wallace & Turner Insurance Elevates Four to Partnership

Insurance Journal

Wallace & Turner, Inc., with offices in Springfield and Urbana, Ohio, named four new equity partners. All are based in Wallace & Turner’s Springfield office.

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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.