Wed.May 14, 2025

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AI Hallucinations Strike Again: Two More Cases Where Lawyers Face Judicial Wrath for Fake Citations

Law Sites

In what has become a distressingly familiar pattern in courtrooms across America, two more cases have emerged of lawyers submitting briefs containing non-existent legal citations generated by AI tools. At this point, one wonders if the legal profession needs a mandatory continuing legal education course titled, “How to Avoid Becoming the Next AI Hallucination Headline.

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Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees

Attorney at Work

Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability. The post Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Introducing A New LawNext AI Columnist, Jennifer Case, and Her Inaugural Column

Law Sites

I am thrilled to announce a new regular contributor to our site, Jennifer Case, and tell you about her inaugural column, which was published today. Shewill be writing each month about AI in legal practice, with a focus on solo and small-firm lawyers.

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How to Win Over Jurors: Building Trust and Credibility During Trial | Attorney Guide

Steno

For trial attorneys, winning a court case transcends presenting evidence and examining witnesses. The real battle rages in the minds of the individuals called to jury duty, where perceptions of credibility and trust often determine the outcome before deliberations even begin. The more trials and mock jury deliberations I listen carefully to and the more actual jury members I interview after trials have ended, the more Ive come to realize that winning the battle of credibility is an essential par

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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 powerful litigation tools. 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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ESI Protocol Should Define “Documents” and Address Redaction Based on Irrelevancy

E-Discovery LLC

We the Protestors , Inc. v. Sinyangwe , 348 F.R.D. 175 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 18, 2024), makes several important points about the relationship between ESI Protocols and redaction of produced documents. The decision begins: Before the Court is a discovery dispute that underscores the importance of counsel fashioning clear and comprehensive agreements when navigating the perils and pitfalls of electronic discovery.

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State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Gets Grilled at Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S.

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State Farm VP Apologizes to Homeowner While Allstate Gets Grilled at Senate Hearing

Insurance Journal

It’s not just a few Florida-domiciled insurance carriers that have allegedly altered field adjusters’ reports on property damage in recent years. It’s also major national insurers, including Allstate and State Farm, adjusters and policyholders alleged at a U.S.

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These Missouri Prisons Get ‘Brutally Hot.’ In Solitary, It’s Even Worse.

The Marshall Project

A recent class action lawsuit from the MacArthur Justice Center sheds light on how extreme heat creates life-threatening conditions for those in solitary confinement.

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Georgia Becomes Second State to Shield Bayer From Roundup Cancer Claims

Insurance Journal

In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming that they failed to warn customers of potential dangers. The legislation signed Friday by Georgia Gov.

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A PRIMARY CONCERN OF MODERN JURORS IS SAFETY

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The factors that influence people serving on juries have changed as a result of COVID-19 and media coverage of national politics. Trial lawyers should be aware of the studies and research documenting these changes of influence in their jury selection preparation. One motivating factor, in particular, that stands out for the majority of juror groups is concern for safety.

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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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In Tesla’s Wake, More Big Companies Propose Voting ‘Dexit’ to Depart Delaware

Insurance Journal

In the coming weeks, investors in nine public companies worth at least $1 billion each will vote on proposals to ditch Delaware as their place of incorporation, potentially denting the state’s longtime reputation as Corporate America’s capital, Reuters has found.

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Another Director Review Request Demonstrates Extent of PTAB Hubris

IP Watchdog

Last week, yet another request for Director Review shined a light on what has become the seedy underbelly of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). In Innoscience Technology Co. LTD., v. Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (IPR2023-01381), not only did the PTAB institute a challenge brought by a China-based infringer (Innoscience) against a U.S.-based patent owner (Efficient Power Conversion), but the challenge was instituted after completion of a week-long trial at the International Trade Commi

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Georgia Grants Tax Breaks for Crop Insurance and Disaster Aid After Helene

Insurance Journal

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Pharma Playbook: What Practitioners Can Learn from Early UPC Litigation

IP Watchdog

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has quickly become an important forum for pharmaceutical and biotech patent disputes in Europe. In 2024 and early 2025, a consistent theme has been the interplay between UPC proceedings and existing venues like European Patent Office (EPO) oppositions and national courts. Innovators and generic or biosimilar companies are now coordinating multi-front strategies engaging the UPC for pan-European relief while leveraging EPO opposition and selecting national litigatio

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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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As Execs Eye AI for Fraud Detection, Deloitte Predicts Billions in Savings

Insurance Journal

By implementing AI-driven technologies across the claims life cycle and integrating real-time analysis, P/C insurers could reduce fraudulent claims and save between $80 billion and $160 billion by 2032.

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EU Court Rebukes Von der Leyen Over Pfizer Texts in Transparency Ruling

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a landmark decision that challenges the European Commissions transparency standards, the General Court of the European Union has ruled against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her undisclosed text communications with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla during the COVID-19 vaccine negotiations. This judicial rebukestemming from The New York Times lawsuit seeking access to these textsraises urgent questions about institutional accountability, especially concerning digita

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Steelmaker Nucor Shuts Down Some Output After Cyberattack

Insurance Journal

Nucor Corp., the biggest steel manufacturer in North America, shut down production at some of its facilities after detecting an unauthorized intrusion into its computer systems.

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THE JUDGE’S DECISION TO GRANT RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS TO A DEFENDANT WAS APPROPRIATE: SOME WORDS AS TO HOW PEREMPTORY ORDERS SHOULD BE DRAFTED.

Civil Litigation Brief

Today we are looking at a case where the Court of Appeal upheld a decision granting a defendant relief from sanctions. However this is a case of “two halves” in that the claimant had a more favourable decision in relation.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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?

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Aviva’s £3.7 Billion Direct Line Deal Faces UK Merger Review

Insurance Journal

Aviva Plc faces a review by the UK’s merger watchdog into its plan to buy Direct Line Insurance Group Plc for roughly 3.7 billion ($4.9 billion) in a deal that would create the UK’s largest motor insurer.

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How AI For Document Analysis Works in Real Workflows

Percipient

Most teams deal with more documents than theyd like to admit. Contracts, forms, reports, emailsit adds up quickly. And sorting through all of it by hand? That eats up your time and makes it easy to miss something that matters. AI for document analysis takes that weight off your plate. It reads, organizes, and pulls the details you actually need so youre not stuck flipping pages or copying data into spreadsheets.

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Texas Bill That Limits Spread of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Misses Key Deadline

Insurance Journal

A bill aimed at limiting the spread of toxic chemicals on Texas farmland has hit a political wall missing a key deadline that decreases its likelihood of passage this session. House Bill 1674, introduced by Rep.

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Is now the time to seek relief from SEC industry bars and professional suspensions? | Reuters

Securities Docket

Historically, applications for reentry and reinstatement have taken months or years for the SEC staff to process and, subsequently, for the Commission to consider and vote on the staff recommendations. But the SEC’s recent actions granting reentries and reinstatements may indicate a new willingness to act on these applications. The SEC may be seeking to limit its vulnerability to court challenge of its bars and attorney and accountant suspensions, particularly in light of SEC v.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

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!

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New Jersey Announces $450 Million PFAS Settlement With 3M Days Before Start of Trial

Insurance Journal

New Jersey officials announced a landmark settlement of up to $450 million with 3M Company to resolve the state’s lawsuits and address damage to the state’s water and other natural resources from dangerous chemicals. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J.

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PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 1: WHAT DISCOUNT SHOULD BE GIVEN WHEN CARE IS PROVIDED GRATUIOUSLY ? THE COURT REVIEWS THE “STANDARD APPROACH”

Civil Litigation Brief

For a while now I have planned a series that gives a focal point to the many cases and examples that arise, and are sent to me, in relation to personal injury matters. Many people offer help but the procedural.

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LA County Wildfire Alert Mistakenly Sent to Millions Due to Tech Glitch

Insurance Journal

A technological glitch caused an emergency alert to be mistakenly sent to millions of Los Angeles County residents in January rather than only those in the proximity of a wildfire, according to a congressional report. The mistaken alert on Jan.

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Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed "Arborist" With a Bite Worse Than His Bark

Practice of Law

It's been a rough year or so for Los Angeles. Sure, watching the Dodgers beat the Yankees in the World Series was great, but January's wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades continue to take a toll while (thankfully) minor earthquakes are a daily occurrence. At least Los Angelinos have one fewer destructive issue to fret about as the person behind the felling of a dozen trees has been apprehended. 44-year-old Samuel Patrick Groft faces nine felony charges for vandalism after police determin

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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.

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Waymo Recalls 1,200 Self-Driving Vehicles After Minor Collisions

Insurance Journal

Alphabet’s Waymo is recalling more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles to update software and address risks of collisions with chains, gates and other roadway barriers after U.S. auto safety investigators opened a probe last year.

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Foley Expands East Coast Litigation Bench, Adds Three Partners in New York and Raleigh | Foley & Lardner LLP

Securities Docket

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it has strengthened its East Coast presence with the addition of three partners to its Litigation Department. Kenneth Breen and Phara Guberman join the firms Government Enforcement & Defense Investigations (GEDI) Practice Group and Innovative Technology Sector in New York, while Joseph Dowdy joins the firms Commercial Litigation Practice in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Business Moves: Insurtech wefox to Sell Italian Businesses to PE Firm J.C. Flowers

Insurance Journal

German Insurtech wefox has agreed to sell its Italian businesses, wefox MGA S.r.l. and wefox Services Italy S.r.l., to U.S. private equity firm J.C. Flowers & Co. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Paris police hunt armed suspects after attempted kidnapping of crypto entrepreneur’s daughter, grandchild | The Block

Securities Docket

Police in Paris are searching for a group of armed men who allegedly attempted to kidnap a cryptocurrency entrepreneurs 34-year-old daughter and her two-year-old child on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The attempted kidnapping happened in broad daylight and appears to have been caught on camera. A video taken from a nearby security camera shows three masked men attempting to apprehend the victims at around 8:20 a.m. local time on the Rue Pache in the 11th arrondissement.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

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.