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Building a Community of Independent Lawyers: The HeyCounsel Story – Brian Scherer – S8E48

Legally Speaking

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving, independent legal practice? This week, Im joined by Brian Scherer, Founder of HeyCounsel, a unique community where lawyers help each other grow their practices. Brian shares insights from his journey in FinTech law, the evolution of data privacy and the biggest challenges in startups today.

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Will Georgia Gov. Kemp’s Move to Curb Lawsuits Keep Insurance Rates From Rising?

Insurance Journal

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The reality, though, is more complicated. Changes could reduce liability insurance costs for businesses and commercial property owners.

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Is Weyland-Yutani Liable for Injuries to Trespassers Who Boarded Their Station?

The Legal Geeks

Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Should you maintain property containing facehuggers, the only legal advice I can ethically give is to hire a lawyer. Warning, contains Spoilers from Alien: Romulus and Aliens Fans of the Alien series are likely familiar with the Weyland-Yutani corporation.

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SEC’s Republican-Led Commission Tightens Oversight of Probes, Sources Say

Insurance Journal

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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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SEC’s Republican-led commission tightens oversight of probes, sources say

Securities Docket

In recent days, some enforcement staff have been told that they will need to seek the Commission’s approval for all formal orders of investigation, which are required to issue subpoenas for testimony or documents, the sources said. Previously, such authority had been delegated to lower-level staff. The Commission had the right of refusal something that it didn’t always exercise.

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Tesla Sees Another Quarterly Decline in California Auto Sales Report

Insurance Journal

Tesla sales fell in California in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing down overall sales of the popular vehicle further for the year, according to a new report.

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Record Levels of Forever Chemicals Found in Wildlife Near New Mexico Base

Insurance Journal

Environmental regulators and health officials in New Mexico are warning hunters that harmful chemicals known to cause cancer in people have been found at record levels in birds, small mammals and plants at a lake near Holloman Air Force Base.

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IP Questions in Lutnick Hearing Focus on Risks from China, Backlog

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Senate held a nomination hearing to vet Donald Trumps pick for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, this past week. While much of the hearing focused on issues outside of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Lutnick touched on several key points relevant to the intellectual property system.

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Medical Transport Plane Crash in Philadelphia Leaves 7 Dead, 19 Injured

Insurance Journal

A Medevac plane that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia killed one person on the ground and left 19 others hospitalized, in addition to killing all six people on board the aircraft, the city’s mayor said on Saturday.

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North Carolina Supreme Court Allows 2 Year Window for Child Sex Abuse Suits

Insurance Journal

North Carolina’s highest court upheld on Friday a law that gave adult victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages, rejecting arguments that the temporary window violated constitutional protections for those facing claims that otherwise could …

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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 American Companies Brace for Fallout From Tariffs

Insurance Journal

For North American companies, the “wait and see” moment on tariffs is over. U.S.

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Trump Fires Biden’s Consumer Protection Watchdog Rohit Chopra

Insurance Journal

Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under President Joe Biden, was fired by the Trump administration, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

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