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On LawNext: All About Spellbook’s New AI Agent, Capable of Performing Complex Legal Tasks, with CEO Scott Stevenson

Law Sites

In what it says is the first AI agent for law, the legal technology company Spellbook just released Spellbook Associate, an application that can plan and execute complex, multi-step workflows in transactional matters, much as an associate would.

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Does This Writing Pass the AI Test?

Attorney at Work

Teddy Snyder | Consider asking Gen AI tools to analyze some of your legal writing for clarity? The post Does This Writing Pass the AI Test? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Takeaways From Felder v. MGM National Harbor

E-Discovery LLC

Felder v. MGM National Harbor, LLC , 2024 WL 3690779(D. Md. Aug. 7, 2024)(Simms, J.), addresses several important issues. First , in Felder , the Court ordered the parties to conduct a “meet and confer” session. That, of course, is unremarkable. However, the Court also ordered that the parties have a court reporter transcribe the session and the Court reviewed the transcript to resolve post-meeting discovery disputes.

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Lyft is a Motor Carrier and State Farm Can be Sued Directly, Georgia Court Says

Insurance Journal

Georgia lawmakers this year put an end to direct-action lawsuits against trucking companies’ insurers, but that did not come soon enough to bar litigation brought by people involved in accidents with ride-sharing services.

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How It Works: A Demo of NeosAI, Integrating Generative AI Directly within the Neos Case Management Platform

Law Sites

Assembly Software recently announced the launch of NeosAI, a set of generative AI-powered features integrated directly into the Neos case management platform, with the goal of transforming how legal professionals operate and streamlining their daily tasks.

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This Is How to Answer the Phone

Attorney at Work

Bull Garlington | Flip-phone, iPhone or desk phone, here are helpful hints for conquering phone-answering anxiety. The post This Is How to Answer the Phone appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Loss of Documents Due to Eviction Defeats Request for Dismissal Due to Spoliation

E-Discovery LLC

Covington v. Union Memorial Hospital , 2024 WL 3784539 (D. Md. Aug. 13, 2024)(Chasanow, J.), presented a factually detailed claim of discrimination with ten counts. The opinion fills 38 pages. This blog addresses only one spoliation issue. Defendants moved to dismiss based on spoliation. Id. at *6. The opinion may not explicitly state whether the allegedly spoliated information was ESI or hard copy.

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A Favor To Ask: Help Support and Celebrate Community Mediation

Law Sites

On Sept. 19, The Resolution Center celebrates its 30th anniversary. Long formerly known as the North Shore Community Mediation Center, it is an organization that provides conflict resolution and training services to a broad swath of communities north of Boston.

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Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations

Attorney at Work

Yuliya LaRoe | Client credit allocation conversations don’t have to be contentious. Here's how to keep calm and ensure your contributions are rewarded. The post Mastering the Art of Client Credit Allocation Conversations appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Privilege Log Entry That Document is “A-C Privileged and/or Work Product” Held Insufficient

E-Discovery LLC

An “and/or” privilege log entry was deemed insufficient in Deltondo v. The School Dist. Of Pittsburgh , 2024 WL 3861036 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 19, 2024). The Deltondo court began its memorandum order by stating: “Regrettably, this action is notable for the nature and extent of the parties’ discovery disputes.” After reciting prior disputes that had been resolved, the court wrote: “Inexplicably, the Court was not advised of ongoing discovery issues until several weeks before the close of fact discovery.

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Open Source AI? More Transparency, Please

IP Watchdog

Jockeying for position among the leading generative AI large language models (LLMs) has amplified their differences. Training models and code access are the source of some of the biggest disagreements. Should code for generative and other forms of AI be open or proprietary, protected under copyright, trade secret or even patent? There is a lot riding financially on the outcome, and there are good arguments for and against.

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Americans Shop Around for Insurance More Than Ever as Costs Soar

Insurance Journal

Americans are seeking to change their insurance coverage more frequently than in the past, after a surge in premiums that’s squeezed household budgets, a new industry report shows.

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How a Massachusetts Cop Allegedly Groomed, Controlled and Killed Sandra Birchmore

The Marshall Project

Matthew Farwell met her in a police Explorer program. Prosecutors say he abused her for years before she became pregnant and he killed her.

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A Request to File a Privilege Log Under Seal Was Denied

E-Discovery LLC

In Sazerac Co., Inc. v. Republic Nat’l. Distributing Co., LLC , 2024 WL 3905739 (W. D. Ky. Aug. 21, 2024), the court wrote: “Before the Court are a litany of motions to seal exhibits to contemporaneously filed briefing on discovery disputes.” The Sazerac court granted a number of those motions; however, it denied the motion to seal a privilege log that had been filed as an exhibit.

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Magistrate Judge Recommends $54 Million in Damages Against Defaulting Defendants in Abbott Labs Diabetes Test Strips Case

IP Watchdog

Last week, a magistrate judge in the Eastern District of New York issued a report and recommendation supporting the entry of default judgment and a permanent injunction against 85 corporate and individual defendants sued by U.S. medical device company Abbott Laboratories. While the report recommended denial of Abbott’s motion for prejudgment interest, the magistrate judge found that enhanced damages totaling more than $54 million should be awarded to Abbott for loss of goodwill following the de

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TDI to Hold Two Public Meetings on TWIA’s Filing of 10% Rate Increase

Insurance Journal

The Texas Department of Insurance will hold two public meetings in September on the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s annual rate filing increase of 10% for residential and commercial properties. TDI will host a meeting on Monday, Sept.

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The easy way to protect against rogue deals

Legal Dive

A simple notice can help ensure your company isn’t caught holding the bag if an officer enters into an unauthorized transaction, a legal specialist says.

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Fiskars II:  Vague Challenge to Privilege Log Entries Deemed Defective

E-Discovery LLC

I blogged about an earlier decision in Fiskars in Another Cinderella Situation –Motion Denied as Untimely? (May 31, 2024). There, plaintiff Fiskars’ motion to compel source code was denied as untimely. In a subsequent decision, defendant Woodland’s challenge to Fiskars’ privilege log was defective. Fiskars Finland OY AB v. Woodland Tools, Inc., 2024 WL 3841603 (W.D.

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5 Things to Know About How Survivors Get Incarcerated for Their Abusers’ Crimes

The Marshall Project

Little-known laws allow people to be punished for crimes they didn’t directly commit. Survivors of domestic violence are especially vulnerable.

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Conflicting Federal Policies May Cost Residents Near Dams More on Flood Insurance

Insurance Journal

Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of …

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A Rare Situation: Retroactive Child Support In North Dakota

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Imagine that you’ve been paying child support for your child even though you have had the child in your care, custody, and control the majority of the time. Naturally, you might feel that you shouldn’t have been making those payments and wonder if you can get some of that money back. In North Dakota, there’s a way to address this situation using something called Rule 60 under the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure, along with some help from past court decisions, like the Brakke case.

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July 2024 HSR Transactions: What GDP Growth and Economic Trends Mean for eDiscovery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: This article provides a detailed analysis of the July 2024 HSR transaction data and key economic indicators, emphasizing their impact on the eDiscovery sector. It explores the implications of GDP growth, personal income trends, and inflationary pressures on legal budgets and strategic spending within various industries. The insights are particularly valuable for legal professionals navigating the complex landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and regulatory compliance.

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Don’t Kill Fluffy! Humane Alternatives to Alain Delon’s Estate Planning for Pets

Practice of Law

Thinking about your death is hard. Thinking about who will take care of your pets after you are gone can be even harder. Fortunately, pet owners have many options to provide for their furry family members. But if you're like most pet owners, you won't want to follow Alain Delon’s wishes. The famed French actor, who starred in “The Leopard” and “Our Story”, died in August of 2024.

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South Korea to Advance EV Battery Certification Scheme After Series of Fires

Insurance Journal

South Korea’s government and ruling party have agreed to move up an electric vehicle battery certification program, the party said on Sunday, as authorities seek to alleviate public safety concerns after a series of fires involving EVs.

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Chipotle ruling exposes murky future of mandatory arbitration

Legal Dive

The 8th Circuit’s ruling that a sexual assault claim must go to court sheds light on how the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act has shaken up arbitration law.

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The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Implications for Legal Tech and eDiscovery

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) marks a transformative shift in global corporate compliance, demanding rigorous environmental and social accountability from businesses operating within or connected to the EU. For legal professionals and tech providers, this directive presents both significant challenges and opportunities.

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“There’s No Better Rule”

Ball in Your Court

“Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.

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Microsoft, Cyber Firms to Meet on Fixes After CrowdStrike Crash

Insurance Journal

Microsoft Corp. is planning a meeting next month with cybersecurity companies that operate at the core of its Windows systems to discuss ways in which they can keep last month’s worldwide computer crash from happening again.

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Did I Waive My Right to Sue Disney By Accepting Their Terms and Conditions?

Practice of Law

In what many are calling an absurd move, Disney claimed that a widower whose wife died from an allergic reaction after dining at a restaurant in Disney Springs, Florida, has no right to sue in court. According to Disney, he waived his right by agreeing to the terms and conditions when he purchased Disney World tickets on the app and subscribed to Disney+.

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ComplexDiscovery OÜ Launches Summer 2024 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey as Interest in Generative AI Surges

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: As the digital landscape evolves, understanding industry sentiment is critical for professionals navigating the complexities of eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. ComplexDiscovery OÜ’s Summer 2024 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey marks a significant milestone as it enters its 35th iteration, offering an essential pulse-check on the industry’s confidence levels.

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Patenting Video Games and AI: From Alice to KSR and Beyond | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

We also spent a good deal of time discussing obviousness, KSR, and how at least sometimes, perhaps even often depending on the wording of the rejection from the examiner, you really only need to argue a lack of teaching, suggestion and motivation to persuade examiners that the claims you seek are nonobvious and allowable. “Evidence is still a requirement for motivation to combine,” Rogitz said.

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US Appeals Court Takes Aim at Big Tech Liability Shield

Insurance Journal

A US appeals court has struck down a long-standing argument from social media platforms: that a federal law grants them blanket immunity from being held accountable for user harms – even the wrongful death of children.

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Hospitals Are Denying Lifesaving Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancies. Is That Legal?

Practice of Law

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade over two years ago, tensions have been higher than ever with state abortion laws. This is even more complicated when such laws run against federal emergency medical mandates. Texan Kyleigh Thurman is one casualty. Last year, the 25-year-old had a near-death experience with a hospital that refused to treat her for an ectopic pregnancy until it was almost too late.

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Uber Faces €290 Million Fine for GDPR Violation in Data Transfer to US

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: In a precedent-setting decision, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has levied a €290 million fine against Uber for its improper transfer of European driver data to the United States, marking one of the most substantial penalties under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling not only underscores the strict requirements of GDPR but also highlights the increasing scrutiny on how multinational corporations manage and protect personal data ac

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How the GIPC’s Principles Initiative Helps Unlock the Value of Innovation

IP Watchdog

Strong public policy regarding intellectual property (IP) protection is essential to fostering collaboration and an innovative ecosystem that fuels technological progress. Last autumn, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), along with more than 30 partner individuals and organizations, released a Principles Document, outlining a series of principles for fostering strong IP.

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Specialist Risk Group Acquires Renewal Rights of London-Based Taxi Insurance Broker

Insurance Journal

Specialist Risk Group (SRG) announced the acquisition of the ongoing renewal rights of Morton Insurance Brokers, a specialist in private hire and taxi insurance across the UK since 1987. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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‘New dynamics at play’: Jack Daniel’s maker ends DEI initiatives

Legal Dive

Brown-Forman Corp. cited a shifting legal and external landscape for its decision, as one prominent anti-DEI activist claimed credit for putting pressure on the company.

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