Law Sites
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
A Texas jury in a civil case has found that Consilio, which describes itself as “the global leader” in e-discovery, violated a Texas computer security criminal statute when it accessed the plaintiff’s computer without effective consent.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Julie Roundtree Livington | Our children have a lot to teach us, especially when approaching differences. The post When Cultures Collide: How Children Inspire Inclusion in the Legal Profession appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Progressive said it will stop offering dwelling fire insurance, with nonrenewal notices going out as early as Nov. 19.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Plastics Industry Assoc. v. Bonta , 2024 WL 4699927 (D.D.C. Nov. 6, 2024), held in part that the defendant’s act of serving a “preservation demand” on the plaintiff in the forum district did not confer long-arm jurisdiction over the serving-defendant in that forum. “Preservation notices” are routinely sent to a potential opposing party in order to trigger the common-law duty to preserve potentially responsive information by putting the recipient on notice that litigation should be anticipated.
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Law Sites
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The litigation analytics company Lex Machina has completed what it describes as a milestone expansion of its data set of court documents, adding another 500,000 federal district court cases so that it now has full coverage of virtually every civil case filed in federal district courts anywhere in the United States.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Brooke Lively | When was the last time you reviewed your firm's organizational structure — and challenged the status quo? The post Transforming Law Firm Organizational Structure: Why You May Not Need a Lawyer In Charge appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
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E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In Singleton v. Mazhari , 2024 WL 1140691, at *3 (D. Md. Mar. 14, 2024)(Abelson, J.), the Court followed the well-reasoned rule that “the Court notes that hits on a given search term in a given document for a particular custodian, including during the time frames above, does not necessarily mean the document is discoverable.” Singleton quoted a Western District of Washington decision that: “[A] party’s agreement to run search terms does not waive its right to review the resulting documents
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
I am in search of diverse founders of legal tech startups and seeking your help in reaching them with this message. Specifically, I want to encourage them to apply to compete for a spot in the 9th annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, which will be April 2-5 in Chicago.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This is your annual opportunity to make some things happen in marketing and business development. Don’t miss it! The post New Year, New Marketing Opportunities for Your Law Practice appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — A jury awarded more than $12 million Friday to a woman who lost her job at a Michigan insurance company after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
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E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In Delaware Judges, Law Clerks Cleared to Use Generative AI Tools (Bloomberg Law Oct. 22, 2024) Jennifer Kay reports that “Delaware judges, law clerks, and other court staff using approved generative artificial intelligence tools assume responsibility for the accuracy of any materials produced with the emerging technology, under an interim policy announced Tuesday by the state’s highest court.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
This article originally appeared in the Trial Lawyer’s Journal Vol. I. To request a complimentary copy, sign up at [link] to access all the articles. The ability of a lawyer to maintain their professional independence is critical to protecting and serving the public effectively. To this end, the American Bar Association passed Model Rule 5.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The shift to paperless goes beyond merely reducing paper use. The post Paperless Law Practice: How to Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs and Improve Client Satisfaction appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.
The Marshall Project
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
When Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they’re inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
E-Discovery LLC
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In Singleton v. Mazhari , 2024 WL 4644644 (D. Md. Oct. 30, 2024)(Austin, J.), non-party TEDCO’s blanket privilege and work product objections to a subpoena were denied; however, it lived to fight another day because the denial was without prejudice to file supported objections after a “meet and confer.” One core principle set out in Singelton is that a party cannot shift to the Court the work of determining what is or is not privileged.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
This week on How it Works, we feature Transcript Genius, Steno’s new AI-powered transcript analysis tool. Transcript Genius helps attorneys streamline workflows, extract insights, and build stronger cases at no extra cost. It automates transcript analysis, allowing attorneys to ask questions in a conversational format and receive specific answers with page and line citations.
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Encouraged and abetted by free riders who would benefit unfairly from others’ work, well-intentioned lawmakers and judicial activists have compromised the U.S. patent system, threatening America’s prosperity and national security. But we have the chance to reverse this trend by supporting two bills that will be debated this week in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Ford Motor Co. agreed to a $165 million civil penalty to settle allegations the company failed to recall cars with defective rearview cameras in a timely manner, the second-largest fine ever levied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Practice Panther
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Lawyers face more than their share of interruptions: last-minute emergencies, impromptu client calls, and constant communications from staff, clients, and the courts. Combine that with a high-stress environment and a pressing workload, and it’s no surprise that lawyers find it challenging to focus. Fortunately, once you understand what causes lack of concentration, you can take actionable steps to regain control, prioritize effectively, and reduce that overwhelming feeling.
Law Sites
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
At the Knowledge Management and Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City, Legal Services NYC was named as the inaugural winner of the LexPrize award, which is designed to recognize groundbreaking ideas in knowledge management and innovation for the legal industry.
Complex Discovery
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: In a recent decisive move, South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission has imposed a substantial fine on Meta, following a rigorous investigation into the company’s data handling practices. This ruling signals intensified regulatory attention on data privacy and user rights, particularly concerning large tech corporations like Meta.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A group of subsidiaries of Allstate have filed a subrogation suit against Hyundai and Kia to get back costs paid to insureds for damages when their cars suddenly erupted in flames. According to the lawsuit, now in U.S.
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IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held an oversight hearing yesterday in which Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter told the Subcommittee members that the Office is still working to get parts two and three of its promised report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence out by the end of this year.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The low-fare carrier is trying to rework more than $1 billion in debt due next year ahead of a bank deadline for credit-card hold-backs.
Complex Discovery
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article provides an in-depth analysis of current HSR transaction trends, economic data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and their implications for professionals in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. By connecting economic indicators with regulatory shifts, the report aims to equip professionals with insights to navigate the evolving landscape of M&A activities and compliance.
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
General Motors will recall 461,839 vehicles over an issue with transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
The Marshall Project
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
PagerDuty’s top in-house counsel sees legal AI tools as a way to scale resources without adding headcount while focusing lawyers on their high-value work.
WA Bar News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Illustration © Getty/benjamin lourenço BY DAN BRIDGES On Sept. 5, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court entered an order adopting revised proposed amendments to Civil Rule (CR) 26—General Provisions Governing Discovery—and further ordered that “pursuant to the emergency provisions of GR 9(j)(1), the revised proposed amendments will be expeditiously published in the Washington Reports and will become effective upon publication.” 1 The amendments to CR 26 affect objections, supplementation, and discl
Insurance Journal
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Liberty Mutual’s Safeco Insurance has agreed to take the personal lines business of Main Street America, marking the second time in two months that Safeco has stepped in to assume a personal lines book of business from another insurer.
The Marshall Project
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.
Legal Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The trend is in keeping with a larger workforce-wide push toward skills-based hiring.
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