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GM Wins Victory as Appeals Court Decertifies Transmission Lawsuits

Insurance Journal

General Motors persuaded a federal appeals court on Friday to decertify a class action seeking to hold the automaker liable for knowingly selling about 800,000 cars, trucks and SUVs with faulty transmissions. In a 9-7 vote, the 6th U.S.

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A Walk Through History: The Churchill War Rooms and the Power of Resilience

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article post offers a firsthand reflection on a visit to the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster, a preserved underground complex that served as the operational nerve center for the British government during World War II. The piece focuses not only on the historical significance of the site but also on the enduring leadership lessons of Winston Churchill.

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Erie Insurance Restores Online Access for Customers; Still Working on Other Systems

Insurance Journal

Erie Insurance has reported that online account access for customers including bill pay has been restored in the latest update on its recovery from its network outage.

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How the USPTO Could Make a Permanent After-Final Consideration Program Work

IP Watchdog

As John Squires heads out of committee and toward full Senate confirmation to become the next Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), there are a few things he could do at the outset to make an immediate impact. Top of the list would be re-instituting an after-final consideration program similar to the After-Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 that was eliminated by former Director Kathi Vidal.

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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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Two More Insurers Enter Florida Market as Hurricane Season Warms Up

Insurance Journal

Two more property insurers have put their toes in the Florida market this summer, bringing to 14 the number of new carriers in the state since 2023.

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Two Workers for SEC’s EDGAR System Charged with Insider Trading – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

Two men who worked for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR public filing system were charged with insider trading after allegedly pocketing $1 million by stealing non-public information obtained through their jobs. Justin Chen and Jun Zhen, both of Brooklyn, New York, were charged in a federal complaint with obtaining material, non-public information about companies like Purple Innovation Inc., Ondas Holdings Inc., SigmaTron International Inc., and Signing Day Sports Inc. through thei

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PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE NEWS (1): I’VE SUED THE WRONG DEFENDANT? CAN THE COURT DO ANYTHING TO HELP? FIRST OF (WHAT MAY WELL BE) A LONG RUNNING SERIES

Civil Litigation Brief

There is much to be said for starting a new (and what may well be a long running) series looking at professional negligence cases, in particular the procedural and practical issues that rise. Firstly, if (as here) it is a.

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As Hurricane Season Picks Up, Key Forecasting Tool Access Set to End

Insurance Journal

US National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasters accurately predicted Hurricane Erick would explode in intensity as it hit Mexico’s Pacific coastline.

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THE KEY CASES IN FATAL ACCIDENT DAMAGES 2025: WEBINAR 3rd JULY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

In a recent case the court observed the importance of working from the established cases when considering how fatal accident damages should be assesessed. When allowing an appeal from an “unconventional” means of assessment by the trial judge it was.

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People Moves: Leclair Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Phoenix

Insurance Journal

Alliant Insurance Services hired Jordan Leclair as vice president. The Phoenix, Arizona-based benefits consultant joins Alliant with a background spanning healthcare, HR technology and employee benefits.

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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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Investigation Into Florida Condo Collapse is Expected to Finish in 2026

Insurance Journal

More than four years after a Florida condominium collapse killed 98 people, federal investigators have yet to make a final determination of the cause — but they do have some leading theories.

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Cannabis Retailers Must Face College Athlete’s Psychosis Claims

Insurance Journal

A former champion college athlete and aspiring Olympian known for his prowess in track and field events has advanced his lawsuit that blames cannabis retailers for his cannabis-induced psychosis that led to a suicide attempt.

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Tech Firms Warn ‘Scattered Spider’ Hacks Are Targeting Aviation Sector

Insurance Journal

Tech companies Google and Palo Alto Networks are sounding the alarm over the “Scattered Spider” hacking group’s interest in the aviation sector.

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