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AT&T’s $177M Data Breach Settlement Wins US Court Approval

Insurance Journal

A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval on Friday to a $177-million settlement that resolves lawsuits against AT&T over breaches in 2024 that exposed personal information belonging to tens of millions of the telecom company’s customers. U.S.

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Recentive Rehearing Petition Challenges CAFC’s Broad Section 101 Exclusion of Machine Learning Inventions

IP Watchdog

On Wednesday, predictive analytics firm Recentive filed a combined petition for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging that court’s invalidation of Recentive’s machine learning patent claims this April. As Recentive argues, the Federal Circuit’s decision to eliminate all patent protection for novel machine learning applications using established models conflicts with the U.S.

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Public Adjusters Decry Florida Citizens’ New Plan That Keeps Their Names Off Checks

Insurance Journal

In the long conflict between insurance carriers and public claims adjusters, Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has unexpectedly altered the rules of engagement in a way that could have a big impact on some adjusters’ livelihood.

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Staying Curious: One Practical Defense Against Creative Burnout

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Burnout in high-performance environments isn’t always loud or visible—it’s often quiet, gradual, and systemic. For cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals working at the intersection of law, tech, and business, creative fatigue can compromise not just output but insight and innovation. This article, originally published on Forbes Communications Council , spotlights curiosity not as a fleeting trait but as a strategic operating system capable of co

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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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People Moves: Johnson Named Assistant Commissioner of Kansas DOI

Insurance Journal

Clay Johnson was named assistant commissioner of insurance for the Kansas Department of Insurance. Johnson, who was appointed by Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, succeeds Barb Rankin in the role. Rankin retired in early June.

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Labels & Warnings Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Moore v. Combe Incorporated , No. 1:20-cv-01185 (W.D. Ark. Oct. 27, 2023), the testimony of a Labels & Warnings Expert Witness played a pivotal role in assessing whether a consumer product’s labeling sufficiently warned users about potential health risks, specifically in a lawsuit involving claims of skin depigmentation. Background of the Case Plaintiffs Timothy and Jean Moore sued Combe Incorporated, the manufacturer of “Just For Men Control GX Grey Reducing Shampoo,” allegin

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ANOTHER ROUND IN THE MEDICAL AGENCY/FEE BREAKDOWN CONFLICT: THERE ARE LOTS OF CASES TO CHOOSE FROM…

Civil Litigation Brief

I am grateful to Express Solicitors for sending me a transcript of a judgment that marks another round in the fee note/medical agency/provide a breakdown conflict. Here we have the judge considering whether a breakdown, incorporating the percentage taken by.

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Study Shows Oregon Ranked 14th in US for Workers’ Comp Rates

Insurance Journal

Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates were among the lowest in the nation last year, according to an analysis released from the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.

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Putin Redoubles Demands: New Peace Terms Cement Russia’s Expansionist Agenda

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Vladimir Putin’s latest declarations at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum strip away any lingering ambiguity about Russia’s strategic intentions in Ukraine. By demanding Ukraine abandon its alliances and cede sovereignty over annexed regions, the Kremlin is not just prolonging war—it’s codifying imperialism. This article offers a critical analysis of the military and geopolitical dynamics shaping the ongoing conflict, from renewed nuclear rhetoric and expanding

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It's just a joke

Legal Research is Easy

Sad that I have to bring this up - again. Seems the last time I talked about the 1st Amendment, someone got offended.and left a mean comment. Eh, I'm not going to get bogged down with other people's baggage. What is funny, though, is the notion that people think they're tolerant of things but aren't. Really, really aren't. I mean, most people will say they are tolerant of things other people say and leave well enough alone.

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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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North Dakota Tornado Leaves 3 Dead as Powerful Storms Sweep Through Midwest

Insurance Journal

Powerful winds — including a tornado — that swept across parts of the upper Midwest left three people dead and a regional airport heavily damaged, while nearly 150 million Americans were under a heat advisory or warning as the weekend …

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Tesla Launches Long-Promised Robotaxi Service for Select Riders

Insurance Journal

Tesla Inc. rolled out its long-awaited robotaxi service to a handful of users following almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious new era for the carmaker.

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Gunmaker Sig Sauer Asks For and Gets Liability Protection in New Hampshire

Insurance Journal

Faced with mounting lawsuits over a popular pistol, New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer asked for — and got — protection in the form of a new state law that makes it harder to take the gunmaker to court.

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