Lawmatics

JULY 15, 2025

SAN DIEGO, July 15 — Lawmatics announced today that it has been named a winner in the 2025 Sammy – Sales and Marketing Awards , presented by the Business Intelligence Group. The company was listed in the Growth Catalyst category for its impact in transforming how law firms attract, retain, and serve clients. “Sales and marketing are now operating as one, which means success demands not just great ideas or great tools, but a team that brings both together,” said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business

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WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

COLUMN > Write to Counsel Illustration © Getty/Nuthawut Somsuk BY JACLYN C. CELEBREZZE As attorneys, writing is often a daily practice, yet finding dedicated time to draft is a constant conundrum. And when we do manage to carve out space for writing, staying focused and finding flow can be a problem. Because the clock is always ticking, increasing the pressure to produce.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: The 2025 European Innovation Scoreboard offers far more than a continental ranking—it presents a layered and strategic map of how innovation is evolving across key sectors and geographies. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, its relevance is both practical and pressing. First, the scoreboard’s emphasis on digitalisation, cloud computing, and cross-border research collaborations signals where technological capacity—and thus risk—will co

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The Marshall Project

JULY 18, 2025

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Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Lawmatics

JULY 17, 2025

As law firms pour ever-larger sums into digital marketing and client acquisition, growth hinges on more than a bigger budget — it hinges on knowing exactly which efforts drive revenue. Simply having data isn't enough; what matters is connecting data points so you see the story behind every lead and every dollar. In our latest webinar, Reporting Essentials: The Key to Unlocking Your Firm’s Growth, we were joined by Martin Kravchenko, co-founder and CTO of Swans, who showed exactly how to build th

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Expert Witness Blog

JULY 16, 2025

In the case of Rymers v. CPS Energy , No. 2021-CI-12345 (Bexar County Dist. Ct., Feb. 7, 2025), the testimony of a Boilers Expert Witness was instrumental in evaluating the causes and responsibilities surrounding a residential explosion that stemmed from a natural gas leak tied to aging infrastructure. The case involved claims of negligence and inadequate utility maintenance, ultimately resulting in a substantial jury verdict.

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WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

COLUMN > PRO BONO ORGANIZATION OF THE MONTH BY GLORIA DOMINGOS In a modest building on Beacon Hill, a legal revolution quietly unfolds each month. The El Centro de la Raza legal clinic does not just provide free legal advice; it transforms lives one 30-minute consultation at a time. Since 2007, this partnership between El Centro de la Raza and the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) has served as a vital lifeline for community members facing complex legal challenges with limited resour

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Securities Docket

JULY 16, 2025

First, every case filed in district court alleged fraud. Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court held that, when the SEC seeks civil penalties for securities fraud, the defendant is entitled to a jury trial. See SEC v. Jarkesy, 603 U.S. 109, 120-21 (2024). So, it is no surprise that the SEC now files all of its fraud cases in district court (where a jury is available) and not in its administrative forum (where cases are decided by administrative law judges).

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E-Discovery Team

JULY 16, 2025

Ralph Losey's article continues the exploration of AI's impact on employment, expanding on ideas presented in Part One. He demonstrates new software, "Panel of Experts for Everyone About Anything," while discussing job types emerging from AI integration, notably the “Sin-Eater” role proposed by Professor Ethan Mollick, designed for humans to manage AI errors.

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My Shingle

JULY 15, 2025

If you’ve been wondering how attorneys are actually using AI—not hypotheticals, but real tools in real practices—this is your chance to see it all in action. The AI Teach-In Recordings are now available for lifetime access. More than 20 practicing lawyers walk through how they’re using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools for everything from discovery… The post Want to See What Lawyers Are Actually Doing with AI?

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Insurance Journal

JULY 17, 2025

Nearly a quarter of cybersecurity bosses said their companies have experienced an attack powered by artificial intelligence in the past year, according to a new survey in which AI risk emerged as the defining challenge.

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Expert Witness Blog

JULY 13, 2025

In the case of Druzba v. Honda Motor Company, Ltd. , No. 2:21-cv-00123 (D. Vt. May 15, 2024), the testimony of an Automotive Engineering Expert Witness played a central role in evaluating allegations of vehicle design defects following a fatal traffic accident. The case illustrates the critical importance of expert testimony in automotive product liability litigation, especially when questions arise regarding crashworthiness and structural integrity.

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WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

Illustration © Getty/Pogonici BY CHARLES K. DAVIS The opinions and viewpoints expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions or positions of the author’s law firm or its clients. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the Washington State Legislature updated Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) with a new provision that requires employers (with 15 or more employees) to include a salary range in every job posting.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 13, 2025

Editor’s Note: This report examines U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings through June 2025, which reached 1,519 transactions for the fiscal year to date, including 157 filings in June. Despite GDP contraction and persistent inflation, M&A activity remains steady, reflecting strategic recalibration rather than retreat. By linking transactional trends to broader economic shifts, this analysis offers critical insights for professionals managing secure and compliant deal execution.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 15, 2025

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced today that the UK will introduce a captive insurance company regime – a decision that was welcomed by brokers and trade associations across the London market.

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E-Discovery Team

JULY 18, 2025

The article by Ralph Losey discusses the evolving impact of AI on employment, particularly through a demonstration of ChatGPT 4o software. It explores new roles predicted to emerge from AI advancements, emphasizing three categories: Trust, Integration, and Taste. Key positions include AI auditors, trainers, and emotional wranglers—each addressing complex socio-technical dynamics introduced by AI.

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WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

Q&A with LBAW President Zaida C. Rivera and LBAW President-Elect Sergio A. Garcidueñas-Sease . Q. How and when did your bar association get started? The Latina/o Bar Association (LBAW) has been in existence for approximately 36 years. It was founded in 1989 by Sandra Madrid and Dan Gandara, initially named the Washington State Hispanic Bar Association (WSHBA) with the goal of bringing together Latina/o legal professionals and recruitment for law students.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 16, 2025

Editor’s Note: Google’s deployment of AI-generated summaries in its Discover feed is more than a user experience upgrade—it’s a strategic move with profound implications for information governance, legal discovery, and digital security. By presenting content excerpts without requiring full article engagement, Google is reshaping how information is accessed and valued.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2025

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) reported that its actuaries denied $210.1 million in requested property/casualty (P/C) insurance premium increases in the first six months of 2025, which is more than was saved in all of 2024.

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Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

JULY 15, 2025

By John Patzakis Corporate legal departments face ever-increasing costs and risk related to eDiscovery, driven largely by excessive and indiscriminate data collection. Many organizations default to an overbroad “collect everything” approach out of an abundance of caution or due to inefficient workflows imposed by third-party service providers or even outside counsel.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 17, 2025

Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that it was launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for design patent examiners. DesignVision, a centralized tool for querying multiple industrial design data sources, is the latest move in the USPTO’s overall effort to address the patent examination backlog, which has involved both the introduction of AI-powered examination tools like DesignVision and the streamlining of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) activities through evolv

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Complex Discovery

JULY 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: AI-driven “vibe coding” is quickly redefining how software is developed, shifting the paradigm from traditional coding to natural language prompting. This groundbreaking approach, popularized by Andrej Karpathy, empowers non-technical users to build applications rapidly, but it also opens new doors to cybersecurity threats and regulatory scrutiny.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 15, 2025

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association actuarial and underwriting committee on Monday voted to recommend no rate change for 2026 residential and commercial policies. The TWIA board of directors will consider the recommendation when they meet on August 5.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 17, 2025

Litigators should ask clients these 10 questions before relying on Microsoft Purview for eDiscovery. The post What Clients Don’t Know About Microsoft Purview Could Hurt Your Case appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 17, 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision on Thursday holding that the principles of prosecution history disclaimer apply to design patents, thus reversing a jury verdict that had found Top Brand LLC had infringed Cozy Comfort Company LLC’s trademarks and design patent. Cozy Comfort and Top Brand both manufacture “oversized hooded sweatshirts.

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WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

COLUMN BY SUNITHA ANJILVEL Greetings from your Bar president! This is the season when law students graduate and begin preparing for the bar exam. We congratulate the class of 2025—those who have earned their J.D.s or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees from Washington’s law schools and are now undertaking the hard work of bar prep. Of course, legal education can be lifelong.

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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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Insurance Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Strategic partnerships between re/insurers and alternative investment managers, the use of offshore platforms, and a fourth consecutive record year of annuity sales led to continued reinsurance growth in the U.S. in 2024.

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Practice of Law

JULY 15, 2025

It's easy to understand the temptation. Instead of spending time and money poring through caselaw to find support and precedent for an argument in a filing for a client, a well-crafted request to generative artificial intelligence (GAI) can return a bevy of responses in a flash. Not only do they fit your stance perfectly, it would have taken you forever to find some of the more obscure ones.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 18, 2025

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the UK’s Intellectual Property Office announced a proposed track for SEP license ratemaking in British courts; the Federal Circuit rules that Colibri’s cancellation of claims to methods of deploying heart valves by retraction barred the medical device firm from meeting the doctrine of equivalents; the Ninth Circuit finds that U.S. transportation of an infringing product sold abroad is a use in commerce under Abitron while finding no likelihood of consumer c

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WA Bar News

JULY 16, 2025

What we can learn about creating a service culture from this 2024 APEX Honoree COLUMN > A Note From the WSBA Executive Director BY TERRA NEVITT I recently traveled to Vancouver for our APEX in the Community celebration of Navigate Law Group , the winner of the 2024 Pro Bono and Public Service Award (Group). Over local pizza and a Costco cake, I listened to members of the firm chat with each other, friends and family, and those of us representing the WSBA, and I was truly warmed by what I heard a

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