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The Broke Professional’s Guide to Thrifting: 18 Tips to Snag Affordable Style

Attorney at Work

For young lawyers on a budget, thrifting is the best bet for scoring a quality wardrobe — if you know what you're doing. The post The Broke Professional’s Guide to Thrifting: 18 Tips to Snag Affordable Style appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Navigating Tribal Law Research: A Short Guide for Washington Attorneys

WA Bar News

COLUMN> Write to Counsel Illustration © Getty/Bastinda18 BY AMANDA K. STEPHEN In law school, you probably learned how to find both state and federal law in your legal research and writing classes. But did you know that there is an important third source of law? It’s Tribal law. (And, yes, you should capitalize “Tribal.” 1 ) Since time immemorial, Tribes have “engaged in dispute resolution and the effectuation of [T]ribal justice.” 2 But modern-day Tribal law refers to the law set out by each

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Paladin Collaborates with Some 30 Law Schools to Launch A Pro Bono Platform for Law Students

Law Sites

Paladin, a legal technology company whose platform is used by law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal services organizations to match lawyers with pro bono opportunities and manage pro bono engagement, is today launching a pro bono platform designed specifically for law schools and law students.

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Restoring Faith in the Law

WA Bar News

Attorneys take public oath on Law Day 2025 amid rising distrust Photo © Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review By Katrina Mulligan On May 1, in honor of Law Day, over 1,600 legal professionals across the state—from rural courthouse steps to urban courtrooms and law schools—publicly retook their oaths to uphold the rule of law, reaffirming their commitment to the Constitution and equal justice for all. 1 The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) coordinated this year’s events, joining a mor

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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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Florida Commission Accepts First Hurricane Models Under New Standards

Insurance Journal

The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology has accepted new loss models from Karen Clark & Co. and Cotality, the first to meet the commission’s latest standards. KCC’s Version 5.

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A Stress-Free Summer for Litigation Attorneys (Updated)

Planet Depos

By Brittany Davies It’s finally time to enjoy those BBQs, beaches, and family vacations that summer brings! However, as we all take time out in the summer to relax and have fun, life doesn’t stop, especially for a litigation attorney. Taking the steps to ensure you can unwind and have fun during your vacation without having to worry about what’s going on back at the office takes time and preparation.

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Federal Circuit Upholds PTAB Decision Invalidating Agilent’s CRISPR Patents

IP Watchdog

In a precedential decision issued on June 11, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed two Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) inter partes review (IPR) decisions invalidating Agilent Technologies’ patents related to chemically modified CRISPR guide RNAs (gRNAs).

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Taiwan Life Insurers’ $700 Billion Bet on the US Is Backfiring

Insurance Journal

For decades, Taiwan’s life insurance companies boasted of above-average returns from their heavy investment in US bonds. That reliance is now a major risk threatening more than $700 billion of assets.

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Navigating Emerging Legal Frontiers

WA Bar News

Patenting UW’s Nobel Prize-winning biochemist’s work with artificial proteins Illustration © Getty/malerapaso BY VENU N. SAREEN AND ALICIA MCNAMARA In 2024, Dr. David Baker, 1. a professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington (UW), was honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking contributions to computational protein design.

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Auto Insurance Satisfaction Rankings: High Lifetime Value Customers Most at Risk

Insurance Journal

[no_auto_dropcap]“It’s Now a Buyer’s Market for Auto Insurance, J.D. Power Finds.” That headline on top of an announcement about the release of the J.D. Power 2025 U.S.

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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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How to Find a Court Reporter (Updated)

Planet Depos

Where do I go to find a court reporter? How do I know if the court reporter is qualified? How much will it cost? Do I need a videographer, realtime , rough ASCII, or expedited delivery? How would I like my transcript delivered? These are the most common questions that come up when court reporting services are necessary. First, let’s review the three things to consider: 1.

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Meta Sues Hong Kong Firm in Crackdown on Deepfake Nude Apps

Insurance Journal

Meta Platforms Inc. is suing a Hong Kong-based business for allegedly promoting so-called nudify apps, as the Facebook owner attempts to combat a surge in naked and sexual images created by artificial intelligence.

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Task Force Surveys Legal Professionals on AI and Other Emerging Technology

WA Bar News

Illustration © Getty/Visual Generation BY COLIN RIGLEY When asked why lawyers don’t use generative artificial intelligence in their practices, ChatGPT said, “Lawyers are hesitant to fully adopt generative AI due to concerns about accuracy, reliability, and the ethical implications of using AI for tasks like legal advice and document drafting.” When asked the same question, one Washington lawyer said, “AI is crappy, inaccurate, inconsistent, and unnecessary.

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Markets/Coverages: MGA Optio Launches $150M Political Violence & Terrorism Cover

Insurance Journal

Optio Group, the London-based, independent specialty MGA, announced the launch of new political violence and terrorism (PVT) binders, backed by 100% Lloyd’s of London capacity.

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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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Website Integrations Help Drive Growth Through Acquisitions

RPC Strategies

Website integrations are often treated like a side project. But if your company is growing through acquisitions, these integrations are the foundation of your digital success—or failure. When mid-market B2B providers grow their portfolios, they gain new clients and products. They also face mixed digital systems. If not integrated correctly, this fragmentation creates operational inefficiencies, confuses your audience, and risks damaging your brand’s reputation.

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NYC Council Passes Bill to Lower Insurance Limits for For-Hire Vehicles

Insurance Journal

With urging from a coalition of for-hire vehicle drivers and companies including Uber, the New York City Council voted to lower a for-hire vehicles’ insurance requirement in hopes of lowering premiums and disincentivizing fraud.

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Vetting Court Reporters, Videographers, and Interpreters for International Depositions (Updated)

Planet Depos

By Neal Price Retaining certified and highly experienced court reporters , legal videographers , and interpreters when taking depositions abroad will save money and ensure that the proceedings run smoothly. The following questions should be asked of your vendor before a commitment is made: Is the team local, or do they need to travel to the location?

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AM Best Downgrades Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Members

Insurance Journal

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “a-” (Excellent) from “a+” (Excellent) of the Vermont and California members of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group.

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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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Public Cos. Must Heed Disclosure Risks Amid Trade Chaos

Securities Docket

Public companies need to be cognizant of the SEC’s enforcement landscape with respect to financial reporting and disclosure risks, as well as sanctions and export regulations. The trade war presents multilayered risks regarding a public company’s ability to manage the impact of tariffs and sanctions while providing truthful earnings guidance and protecting its profit margins.

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Viewpoint: Recalls and Claims Amid A Sea of Regulatory Change

Insurance Journal

The current regulatory and claims environment for products, food and beverage, automobiles, medical devices, and more, is rapidly shifting amid layoffs at the federal level, slowdowns on inspections, and the potential for reduced enforcement.

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Keys to Case Management in Court Reporting (Updated)

Planet Depos

Each morning, various legal professionals enter their respective law offices with a list of depositions, trials, and videoconferences to schedule. With their morning coffee by their side and a pending stack of scheduling to complete, they quickly place a call or send an email to Planet Depos. What is not as well-known is what happens behind the scenes at Planet Depos once a case is scheduled.

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UK Risk Managers Identify ‘Tech, AI and Cyber’ as Top Concern in AIRMIC Survey

Insurance Journal

UK risk managers identified five key themes that could affect their businesses, topped by “technology, AI and cyber,” according to AIRMIC, the British risk management group, which conducted a survey of its members.

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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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Scheduling and Taking Depositions: Tips for Paralegals and Lawyers (Updated)

Planet Depos

Before the Deposition Determine the venue after verifying that the lighting, seating, heating, and air conditioning allow for good ventilation and visual conditions, and that photocopying and internet connections are available. Include the court reporting , videography, and interpreter firms in the Deposition Notice. Verify with the court reporting, videography, and interpreting firms that the Notice was received and the deposition calendared.

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Dozens of States Sue 23andMe to Block Sale of Personal Genetic Data

Insurance Journal

Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia on Monday filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court seeking to block the sale of personal genetic data by 23andMe without customer consent.

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CHANGES TO THE COMMERCIAL COURT AND LONDON CIRCUIT COMMERCIAL COURT PRACTICE ON THE VALUE OF CLAIMS

Civil Litigation Brief

A Practice Note issued issued earlier this month sets out changes to the practice of the Commercial Court in relation to the value which it will consider transferring claims to other courts. These changes take effect from the 1st July.

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Missouri Counties Receive Federal Disaster Assistance After Severe Storms

Insurance Journal

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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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June 2025 > Discipline & Other Regulatory Notices

WA Bar News

THESE NOTICES OF THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS AND ACTIONS are published pursuant to Rule 3.5(c) of the Washington Supreme Court Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct. Active links to directory listings, RPC definitions, and documents related to the disciplinary matter can be found at the links below or by looking up the respondent in the Discipline Notice Directory at [link].

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People Moves: Big ‘I’ Names Connors ACT Executive Director; WTW Makes Senior Hires to Insurance Consulting and Technology Business

Insurance Journal

Big ‘I’ Names Connors ACT Executive Director The Big “I” appointed Kasey Connors as executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT).

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LAWYERS HEAVILY CRITICISED IN A JUDGMENT: COURT OF APPEAL REFUSES PERMISSION TO APPEAL: A CASE THAT BRISTLES WITH CONDUCT AND PROCEDURAL ISSUES

Civil Litigation Brief

We have a case here where a solicitor and KC involved in a case were heavily criticised by the trial judge. The solicitor attempted to appeal those findings and the Court of Appeal considered, among many other things, their Article.

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Inszone Insurance Acquires Denver West Insurance Brokers

Insurance Journal

Inszone Insurance Services acquired Denver West Insurance Brokers in Golden, Colorado. Denver West Insurance Brokers will retain the same office and team members.

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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.