E-Discovery LLC

JULY 25, 2025

The order in Bouie v. Alzayadi , 2025 WL 2042261 (E.D. Mich. Jul. 21, 2025)(Stafford, J.), clearly sets out a series of rules governing discovery disputes. At a status conference, each party asserted that the other had not adequately responded to discovery requests. Judge Stafford wrote: “The Court’s efforts to resolve the disputes informally during the status conference were unsuccessful, so the parties’ discovery disputes must be resolved through motion practice.

Discovery

Complex Discovery

JULY 23, 2025

Editor’s Note: Cyber attacks rarely follow borders—but the Tallinn Mechanism ensures that resilience can. Now with Norway joining twelve other donor nations, this multinational framework, anchored in Estonia, is actively coordinating real-time, civilian-focused cyber defense in Ukraine. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, the Mechanism is more than a wartime contingency—it’s a working prototype for global, legally compliant cyber resilience.

Government and Public Sector

Insurance Journal

JULY 24, 2025

The California Department of Insurance completed a review of the state’s first wildfire catastrophe model, marking a dramatic change in the state’s property/casualty insurance ratemaking process.

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Lawmatics

JULY 24, 2025

Firms spend serious time and money bringing in new leads, but when it comes to knowing which efforts actually drive revenue, the picture is often fuzzy. Without reliable source tracking and clear reporting, it’s hard to tell where your marketing budget is paying off and where it’s getting wasted. In this month’s Deep Dive, Product Manager Devon Butler walks through how to set up and optimize marketing attribution in Lawmatics, from source creation to custom ROI reports and dashboards that help y

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.

Case Management

Law Sites

JULY 24, 2025

LegalOn Technologies, a global company that provides AI-driven software for contract review and matter management, has closed a $50 million Series E funding round led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, bringing the company’s total funding to $200 million since its founding in 2017.

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Complex Discovery

JULY 22, 2025

Editor’s Note: A sophisticated exploit targeting Microsoft SharePoint has cast a stark light on the risks tied to on-premise collaboration platforms. As organizations increasingly rely on SharePoint for internal documentation and workflows, the emergence of the CVE-2025-53770 vulnerability—exploited through the ToolShell framework—demands urgent attention.

Education

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 24, 2025

A motion for a forensic examination was granted in PlayUp, Inc. v. Mintas , 2025 WL 2017161 (D. Nev. Jul. 18, 2025). On movant’s third try, the court found that the opponent was trying to “gaslight” the court and it granted the motion. While the producing party’s failures were epic, the thoughtful discussion of the governing standard for forensic examinations is important.

Cross-Examination

Insurance Journal

JULY 20, 2025

The U.S. cyber insurance market witnessed a surge in reported claims, reaching a record 33,561 incidents, according to the 2024 NAIC Cyber Insurance Report. This escalation underscores the growing complexity and frequency of cyber threats for businesses across all sectors.

Witnesses

Complex Discovery

JULY 21, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article draws from the recent paper “A Primer on the Different Meanings of ‘Bias’ for Legal Practice” by Tara S. Emory and Maura R. Grossman. Their work delivers timely insight into how the term “bias” functions across both technical and legal domains—highlighting its essential, statistical, and discriminatory forms. For professionals in cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, these distinctions are not merely academic.

Technology

Law Sites

JULY 21, 2025

In an often rousing keynote address at the annual conference of American Association of Law Libraries in Portland, Ore., yesterday, Roosevelt Weeks, director of the Fort Bend County (Texas) Library, urged law librarians to “be bold” as their profession faces unprecedented challenges and transformation.

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Litigation

E-Discovery LLC

JULY 23, 2025

In a case where the plaintiff seeks $24,000,000 in damages, the court stated: “Today we write the next chapter in this litigation, a case which threatens to become an epic of dysfunctional discovery…. The parties have long been embroiled in contentious discovery disputes.” Everlast Roofing , Inc. v. Wilson , 2025 WL 1959345 (M.D. Pa. Jul. 16, 2025).

Discovery

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2025

Hackers exploited a security flaw in common Microsoft Corp. software to breach governments, businesses and other organizations across the globe and steal sensitive information, according to officials and cybersecurity researchers.

Complex Discovery

JULY 20, 2025

Editor’s Note: President Trump’s signing of the GENIUS Act sets a new course for professionals in eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and information governance. By formalizing federal oversight of stablecoins—requiring one-to-one reserve backing, comprehensive AML/KYC compliance, and technical capabilities to freeze or seize tokens under court order—the Act introduces compliance obligations that reach deep into how digital financial records are governed, preserved, and reviewed.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 24, 2025

In its decision of July 2, 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the European Patent Office in G 1/23 introduced a shift in European patent law’s treatment of publicly available products, especially where their composition is not fully disclosed or reproducible. G 1/23 has broad implications for patent practitioners across all technical fields, as it reshapes the boundaries of what constitutes prior art under the European Patent Convention and affects how publicly available products, produ

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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?

Technology

Attorney at Work

JULY 22, 2025

Brooke Lively says that with clear, measurable requirements, you can choose new partners wisely and with less fear. Here are three things that make a good partner. The post The Path to Partnership: Embracing the “P” Word Is the Key to Law Firm Growth appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

Insurance Journal

JULY 24, 2025

The United Nations’ highest court on Wednesday told wealthy countries they must comply with their international commitments to curb pollution or risk having to pay compensation to nations hard hit by climate change.

Complex Discovery

JULY 24, 2025

Editor’s Note: The United States is no longer waiting to shape the future of artificial intelligence—it’s moving with purpose. On January 23, the White House unveiled America’s AI Action Plan, a sweeping national doctrine designed to secure U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence across economic, security, and diplomatic fronts. This is not a distant roadmap—it’s an operational mandate already in motion, with more than 90 policy actions aimed at deregulating innovation, fortifying digita

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IP Watchdog

JULY 22, 2025

Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on Monday, July 21, introduced the AI Accountability and Personal Data Protection Act, which would chiefly bar artificial intelligence (AI) companies from using copyrighted works to train their generative AI tools without authors’ permission. The bill was announced less than a week after Hawley held a hearing of the U.S.

Technology

Speaker: Andrew Klein

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Attorney at Work

JULY 21, 2025

Process Improvement Tips | There is a tool that can give you the confidence to assign work, know it’s getting done, and actually walk away from your firm. The post Can Your Law Firm Run Without You When You’re on Vacation? Visual Task Management Delivers Real Time Off appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2025

Britain plans to ban public sector bodies and operators of critical national infrastructure, including the state-run health service, local councils and schools, from paying ransom demands to cyber criminals, it said on Tuesday.

Complex Discovery

JULY 25, 2025

Editor’s Note:Editor’s Note: Innovation in European AI is no longer a future aspiration—it’s a present momentum reshaping global tech dynamics. As 2025 unfolds, Europe emerges as a critical frontier where fintechs like Lightyear and platforms like Lovable are redefining market accessibility through generative AI. Bolstered by transatlantic capital and robust policy frameworks, this surge reflects not only opportunity but also the nuanced balance between acceleration and caution.

Technology

IP Watchdog

JULY 21, 2025

On Friday, July 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Colibri Heart Valve LLC v. Medtronic CoreValve, LLC reversing the Central District of California’s denial of Medtronic’s request for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) that Colibri’s patent infringement theory should be barred by prosecution history estoppel.

Litigation

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.

Technology

Securities Docket

JULY 23, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission on July 21, 2025, filed settled insider trading charges against Brian M. Kashman, a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, for trading in the stock of US Xpress Enterprises, Inc. based on material, nonpublic information about the potential acquisition of US Xpress learned from a long-time friend who was an insider at the potential acquiror.

Insurance Journal

JULY 22, 2025

The United Nations’ highest court will deliver an opinion on Wednesday that is likely to determine the course of future climate action across the world.

Litigation

The Marshall Project

JULY 24, 2025

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Attorney at Work

JULY 24, 2025

Teddy Snyder | Get To The Point has previously discussed how naming a series of items in a document can be a pitfall. Well, it happened again. The post Grammar Changes the Case Outcome — Again appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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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Securities Docket

JULY 22, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has designated George R. Botic to serve as Acting Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, effective July 23, 2025. Current PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams has resigned from the Board, effective July 22, 2025. […] Mr. Botic is a Certified Public Accountant and became a PCAOB Board Member on October 25, 2023.

Insurance Journal

JULY 25, 2025

Mosaic Insurance, the Bermuda-based global specialty insurer, has entered the digital asset market, launching a combined cyber and financial institutions (FI) crime product that provides robust protection to the rapidly growing, yet historically underserved sector.

Insurance

IP Watchdog

JULY 22, 2025

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in IGT v. Zynga Inc. affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) final written decision invalidating IGT’s patent claims to secured networks in gaming environments. The Federal Circuit found interference estoppel arguments raised by IGT to be directed to the PTAB’s unreviewable institution decision, and further held that the PTAB’s estoppel determination involved no “shenanigans” that could make the

Technology

Expert Witness Blog

JULY 25, 2025

In the landmark case of Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc. , 59 Cal. 2d 57 (1963), the California Supreme Court addressed critical issues in product liability law, particularly concerning the role of expert testimony in establishing manufacturer responsibility for defective products. Background of the Case In 1957, Mr. Greenman purchased a Shopsmith, a combination woodworking tool manufactured by Yuba Power Products.

Expert Testimony

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