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The New ReMarkable Paper Pro Is Not the ReMarkable 3

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | I’d pick the new Paper Pro in a heartbeat if I were a new user. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s also more useful. The post The New ReMarkable Paper Pro Is Not the ReMarkable 3 appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Wolters Kluwer Brings Gen AI To Its VitalLaw Legal Research Platform, to Answer Questions and More

Law Sites

Wolters Kluwer today brought generative AI to its VitalLaw legal research platform, launching new capabilities for users to locate and chat with legal information and get answers to legal questions, as well as to generate summaries and first drafts of compliance checklists or other key documents.

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“FTC finds ‘staggering’ level of user surveillance by social media, streaming services”

E-Discovery LLC

With that headline, Jackson Walker reported that FTC reports surveillance by social media, streaming services (baltimoresun.com) (Sept. 19, 2024). According to the Baltimore Sun, “[r]eport authors called on Congress to pass federal privacy legislation to protect users.” I recently blogged about a similar issue in Data Collection by Cars With Connectivity (Sept. 17, 2024)(discussing calls for federal privacy legislation regarding use of data collected by automobiles).

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Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Protection Has Crushed Him

IP Watchdog

Jason Allen, the author of the two-dimensional digital artwork, titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” which was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office last year, has filed a request for declaratory judgment with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado asking the court to find that his work is eligible for copyright registration. The Review Board of the U.S.

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The Future of Prisons?

The Marshall Project

Inspired by Germany, South Carolina let prisoners design their own units, write house rules and settle their own disputes. Then came politics.

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New York City Weighs Slashing Cab Insurance 75% to $50,000 to Aid Drivers

Insurance Journal

The New York City Council will introduce legislation this week that would drastically reduce the amount of insurance coverage taxi and ride-share vehicles are required to maintain, looking to contain potential fallout from the insolvency of the city’s largest taxi …

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Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Copyright Protection Has Crushed Him

IP Watchdog

Jason Allen, the author of the two-dimensional digital artwork, titled “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” which was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office last year, has filed a request for declaratory judgment with the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado asking the court to find that his work is eligible for copyright registration. The Review Board of the U.S.

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Higher GC compensation usually means less cash and more equity, bonuses

Legal Dive

As in-house counsel assume more roles, companies are focusing their compensation on performance metrics, two executive pay experts said.

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Columbia Insurance to Transfer Personal Auto, Umbrella Books to Safeco

Insurance Journal

Safeco Insurance, a Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance company, said it has entered into a book transfer agreement with Columbia Insurance Group, a Central and Midwest regional carrier.

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Drunk Driver Charged for Death of NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and Brother

Practice of Law

If you tune in to the NHL regularly, you may have seen "Johnny Hockey” carving up the ice over the past decade. Unfortunately, the hockey world was left mourning following a tragic incident that claimed the lives of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The brothers were struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while cycling.

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Zillow Listings Will Now Highlight Climate Risks, Insurance Info

Insurance Journal

For-sale listings on Zillow will now feature detailed climate risk information for five key categories — flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality — along with insurance recommendations, according to the online real estate company.

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Microsoft’s Wave 2 Copilot: AI Enhancements for Enhancing Business Productivity

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s latest announcement marks a significant milestone in the evolution of AI-powered productivity with the introduction of ‘Wave 2’ for Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot. Aimed at revolutionizing everyday business applications, this suite of enhancements integrates artificial intelligence into familiar tools like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

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Report: Cybersecurity Claims for Data Loss Vary Broadly

Insurance Journal

Cybersecurity claims reported in recent years vary sharply, with larger claims reaching $500 million of data loss and smaller claims as low $1,000. NetDilligence released its annual report, which analyzes 10,464 claims from incidents between 2019 and 2023.

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Wolters Kluwer introduces new GenAI functionality to VitalLaw legal research platform

Legal IT Insider

Wolters Kluwer today (26 September) announced the launch of generative AI (GenAI) functionality for VitalLaw, the company’s legal research platform. VitalLaw AI will be leveraged across Wolters Kluwer’s 25 practice […] The post Wolters Kluwer introduces new GenAI functionality to VitalLaw legal research platform appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Markets/Coverages: Markel Expands Specialist Tech Insurance Offering in UK

Insurance Journal

Markel, the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc., has launched an enhanced insurance proposition tailored to meet the evolving needs of the UK’s growing tech sector.

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SPECIAL MEASURES IN A CIVIL CASE: AN EXAMPLE OF HOW IT WORKS

Civil Litigation Brief

Taking special measures to protect witnesses is a well known feature in the family and criminal courts. They are less well known in the civil courts. An example can be seen in the judgment of Deputy Master Marzec in IMX.

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US Court Says Man Can Sue Pennsylvania Over 26 Years of Solitary Confinement

Insurance Journal

A man who spent 26 years in solitary confinement despite a history of mental illness can sue Pennsylvania prison officials for alleged cruel and unusual punishment, a U.S. appeals court said in reviving the man’s lawsuit.

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Enhancing eDiscovery Workflows: HaystackID Integrates Relativity aiR for Review

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The integration of Relativity aiR for Review into HaystackID’s Core Intelligence AI represents a pivotal advancement in AI-driven eDiscovery. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, this development brings tangible benefits—streamlining document review processes while improving accuracy and defensibility.

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Chemical Board Still Probing Tennessee Nitriding Plant Blast That Killed Worker

Insurance Journal

Federal safety officials said that almost four months after a fatal explosion at a steel-hardening facility in Tennessee, teams are still trying to determine the exact cause of the incident.

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BigHand partners with Infodash as part of wider strategic partnership push 

Legal IT Insider

BigHand has entered a strategic partnership with Infodash that will enable law firms to surface business intelligence data through their intranet. This is the beginning of BigHand formalising its partnerships […] The post BigHand partners with Infodash as part of wider strategic partnership push appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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Ecuador Fires Threaten Wealthy Areas, Force President to Return Home

Insurance Journal

Wealthy neighborhoods in Quito remain under threat of flames, and schools have shifted to online teaching through the end of the week as firefighters battle forest fires in Ecuador’s capital.

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TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. is Seeking an IP Paralegal

IP Watchdog

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. has an opening in its growing Anderson, SC headquarters for an IP Paralegal. This individual would report to the Director of IP & Assistant General Counsel and provide professional and administrative support to the organization's Intellectual Property and Legal Departments. This position is hybrid and would require 2-3 days on-site at the Anderson campus.

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Ardonagh Marks Crucial Step Toward Completing A$2.3B Acquisition of Australia’s PSC

Insurance Journal

The Ardonagh Group, the London-based independent insurance distribution platform, announced that PSC Insurance Group Ltd.’s shareholders voted in favor of its proposed acquisition. The transaction, which is valued at A$2.3 billion (US$1.

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SEC Charges Former Foot Locker Employee with Insider Trading

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged New York resident Barry Siegel with insider trading ahead of two earnings announcements by Foot Locker, Inc. According to the SEC’s complaint, Siegel had access to material nonpublic sales and inventory data in his role as Senior Director of Order Planning Management, North America at Foot Locker. The SEC alleges while in that role, Siegel shorted Foot Locker stock in advance of the company’s first quarter 2023 earnings announcement in May 2023.

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FTC Crackdown on Companies Using AI Includes ‘Robot Lawyer,’ Content Generator

Insurance Journal

As its authority is routinely questioned, the Federal Trade Commission has filed complaints against five companies it said use artificial intelligence (AI) to “supercharge deceptive or unfair conduct.

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Patent Owners Beware: Expanded Jurisdiction Risks in Using Third-Party Platforms to Remove Infringing Listings

IP Watchdog

In May 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a pivotal decision in Snaprays (SnapPower) v. Light Defense Group (LDG) that reshaped how patent owners enforce their rights using third-party platforms like Amazon. The ruling reversed a district court’s dismissal of a declaratory judgment suit, finding that a patent owner’s use of Amazon’s Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program exposed the patent owner to personal jurisdiction in an unexpected state.

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GEICO Can’t Sue or Void Invoices from Auto Glass Shops, Florida Supreme Court Says

Insurance Journal

In the long war between auto insurers and windshield repair shops, the Florida Supreme Court this week sided with glass companies, leaving GEICO with little choice but to ask lawmakers to change the law if it feels repair prices have …

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Hunterbrook 

Securities Docket

The essential question is: What is the best way to make money from finding out bad stuff about a company? Shorting the stock is the most traditional approach, but it is risky and uncertain and makes people mad at you and ties up a lot of capital. In the US, finding plaintiffs for a consumer class action lawsuit is a potentially very lucrative way to monetize bad stuff about a company.

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Damage Predictions Mount as Helene Strengthens: Atlanta in Its Path

Insurance Journal

As Hurricane Helene gains strength in the unusually warm waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico, forecasters, claims adjusting firms and analytics experts are warning that the storm could be more damaging than other recent storms that hit the same …

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Former Government Employees, Compliance Officers Rally for Detained Binance Executive

Securities Docket

A group of former government employees and compliance officials, now working in the crypto industry, rallied in front of the United Nations on Wednesday to show support for Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance who’s been detained in Nigeria since February. Gambaryan is being held as a representative of the company he works for, with prosecutors trying him on money laundering charges brought against Binance.

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Alera Group Acquires Louisiana’s Insurance Underwriters Ltd.

Insurance Journal

Alera Group announced the acquisition of Insurance Underwriters Ltd., a Louisiana-based insurance agency offering risk management and insurance solutions including business insurance, surety bonds, personal insurance and employee benefits.

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SEC Charges Former CEO of Tech Startup SKAEL with $30 Million Fraud

Securities Docket

he Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Baba Nadimpalli, the co-founder and former CEO of SKAEL Inc., a San Francisco-based private technology company that developed business automation software. According to the SEC’s complaint, from January 2021 through February 2022, Nadimpalli raised more than $30 million from investors by falsely claiming that SKAEL had millions of dollars in annually recurring revenue, which was more than 10 times the true amount.

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Acrisure Launches Bermuda Operation, Led by Industry Veteran Scope

Insurance Journal

Acrisure, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based insurance broker and fintech specialist, has launched an office in Bermuda to focus on wholesale insurance broking for its global clients. Trading as Acrisure Bermuda Ltd.

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Coinbase Lands Ryan VanGrack as VP of Legal, Global Head of Litigation

Securities Docket

Coinbase Global Inc. announced that the former general counsel of Citadel Securities has joined the publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange platform as its vice president of legal and global head of litigation.

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Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies Open CO2 Storage Facility in Norway

Insurance Journal

Shell, Equinor and TotalEnergies said on Thursday their carbon dioxide (CO2) storage project on Norway’s west coast is now completed and ready to receive CO2, with its first deliveries expected next year.

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SEC says Elon Musk should be sanctioned if he keeps dodging Twitter depositions

Securities Docket

The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal judge to sanction Elon Musk if he continues to violate the court’s order to appear for a deposition in a probe of his 2022 Twitter acquisition. “Musk has now failed to appear before the SEC twice: first in September 2023, in defiance of a lawful administrative subpoena, and last week, in defiance of a clear court order,” SEC attorney Robin Andrews said in the Friday filing.

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Britain Targets Russian LNG Sector With Fresh Shipping Sanctions

Insurance Journal

Britain on Thursday sanctioned five vessels and two associated entities involved in the shipping of Russian LNG, with the government saying it was using new legal powers for the first time to target LNG vessels directly.