IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In a landmark judgment with far reaching ramifications, a German court recently held that the copying of images by Large-scale Artificial Intelligence Open Network (LAION) - a nonprofit organization that provides datasets, tools and models to liberate machine learning research – did not infringe copyright law. The Kneschke v. LAION case, heard by the Hamburg Regional Court, centered on LAION's automatic downloading of images, including a copyrighted work by photographer Robert Kneschke, for AI t

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Law Sites

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Hope it wasn’t something he said on my podcast. A week after appearing on my LawNext podcast to discuss his one-year anniversary as chief executive officer at UnitedLex, James Schellhase is out of that job, replaced by the company’s general counsel Renee Meisel.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Wendy Merrill | For firms committed to securing a sustainable future, it falls to their managing partners to set a tone of transparency. The post Managing Partners: Transform Your Law Firm by Leading with Transparency appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Legal IT Insider

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In this webinar with NetDocuments, we explored how firms can integrate generative AI into their existing tech stack to enhance productivity and unlock insights within their content, while maintaining information […] The post Webinar Replay: Safely leveraging your DMS content with AI appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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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

Trial Notebook

Law Sites

OCTOBER 10, 2024

“Momentum is the driving force that turns short bursts of energy into sustained success.” With those words during his opening keynote that has been become a signature event of the Clio Cloud Conference, Clio founder and CEO Jack Newton explained why the conference chose “momentum” as its theme this year.

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E-Discovery LLC

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The decision in EEOC v. Hooters of America, LLC, __ F. Supp. 3d __, 2024 WL 4362863 (M.D. N. Car. Oct. 1, 2024), opens with the court’s statement that: The parties jointly ask to extend the discovery deadline and continue the trial. They have not acted with due diligence or shown good cause, and the motion will be denied. As the parties have demonstrated that they cannot manage the discovery process efficiently on their own, court oversight is necessary.

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Practice Panther

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As with any business, your law firm depends on sound billing and accounting practices. With the end of the year in sight (trust use, we can’t believe it’s Q4 either), you want to be sure you’ve caught up on reconciling your trust accounts, accounted for all unbilled time, collected your outstanding balances, and prepared for the upcoming year.

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Finance and Banking Technology Insurance 105

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the arid highlands near the town of Vergèze in southern France, the sun beats down on a small stone house as the buzz of cicadas fills the air.

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Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: Russia’s latest move to block the popular messaging platform Discord signals its continued strategy to exert control over foreign tech companies operating within its borders. This action, taken by Roskomnadzor, highlights the intensifying regulatory environment as Russia seeks to clamp down on content it deems illegal or extremist, further emphasizing the geopolitical complexities in the wake of the Ukraine invasion.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night, centered near Sarasota as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, a less-powerful storm than had been feared but one that brought some storm surge, flooding, multiple tornadoes and property …

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Advertiser: Trellis

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.

Litigation

Practice Panther

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Although metrics and data are important for assessing a law firm’s performance, they are only beneficial if they provide actionable insights that allow you to drive your firm’s potential and growth. If your law firm is struggling to determine where you can operate more productively, it may be necessary to consider switching to a system that enables you to customize your reports with relevant and actionable metrics to ensure you are utilizing all the available resources to maximize your firm’s po

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The global economy could be exposed to losses of US$14.

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Insurance 110

Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: In a recent decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has set a new precedent for how personal data, particularly sensitive information, can be used in targeted advertising. This landmark ruling, which emerged from a case brought by privacy activist Max Schrems against Meta, underscores the growing legal scrutiny on how tech giants handle personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Court Rules Precedent Technology 98

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Ransomware claims severity spiked by 68% to an average loss of $353,000, according to a new report by a cyber insurance provider.

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Insurance 108

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!

Technology

The Marshall Project

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Prison staff shortages impact guards, prisoners and their families, and comedian Donnell Rawlings talks about his connection to the system.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

S&P Global Ratings said potential losses from Hurricane Milton could fully deplete the 2024 natural catastrophe budgets for rated U.S. property/casualty insurers, affecting underwriting margins and earnings. In a report titled “Hurricane Milton: The Implications For Rated U.S.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The recently-formed Inventors Defense Alliance (IDA) sent a letter yesterday to the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure in the Administrative Office of the United States Courts urging it not to heed the call of a letter sent to the Committee last week by 124 large companies to implement a uniform process on disclosure of third-party litigation financing (TPLF) sources.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On an early August morning, a roofing contractor arrived at a Lafayette, Louisiana couple’s house and requested permission to inspect the home’s roof. The roofer’s arrival wasn’t unexpected.

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Insurance 105

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?

Technology

IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The ongoing debate over the nearly two-decades long battle to restore injunctive relief to prevailing patent owners is no doubt a vigorous one. Two different camps within the pro-strong-patent rights community have emerged. One camp consists of those backed by and/or supporting corporate innovators. The other camp consists of those supporting small, independent innovators.

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Litigation 64

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A former insurance broker has pleaded guilty to a number of charges including insurance fraud for collecting premiums without placing coverage.

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Pleadings Insurance 105

The Marshall Project

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Award-winning judge guide updated for November election.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the insurance broker Miller and the insurer Markel. A summary of these new hires follows here.

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Insurance 105

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!

Litigation

Legal IT Insider

OCTOBER 10, 2024

On 30th October 2024, The Say Gap Day 2 is all about helping women in legal to master the art of storytelling and its impact on business outcomes. You don’t […] The post The Say Gap day 2 update + 50% flash sale! appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Exxon Mobil Corp. won the right to pump carbon dioxide beneath Texas state waters in the Gulf of Mexico, in what will be the largest concession of its kind in the US.

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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The association’s HR department allegedly prepared an employee’s termination paperwork before investigating her retaliation claim. SHRM said it is prepared to “vigorously” defend the lawsuit.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Climate change was a key driver of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, a group of scientists said this week. Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 major hurricane west-southwest of Perry, Taylor County, Florida on Sept.

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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.

Technology

Legal Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It's the first time a U.S. community has sued a gas utility for allegedly deceiving the public about the climate impacts of fossil fuels, advocates say.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A cyberattack continues to affect the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, renewing a focus on the importance of protecting critical infrastructure sites.

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Legal Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Financial ties are what come to mind when a company considers a director’s independence, but social ties are key, too, a settlement agreement shows.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

After fearing the worst from Hurricane Milton, investors in catastrophe bonds appear to have sustained losses well below those predicted as recently as Wednesday.

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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.