Securities Docket
JULY 2, 2025
One in five U.S. law firms were targeted in a cyberattack in the past year and nearly one in 10 lost data or suffered exposure, according to a comprehensive study by a Swiss tech company. The numbers, which demonstrate the extent to which the industry has become vulnerable to increasingly ruthless cybercriminals, became apparent from a survey of 500 U.S. firms by Geneva-based Proton.
Law Sites
JUNE 30, 2025
In a landmark deal that will undoubtedly reshape the legal tech landscape, law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock.
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E-Discovery LLC
JULY 3, 2025
In two related decisions, plaintiff’s motions for sanctions for spoliation of a cell phone and for destruction of drug testing swabs, were denied. Cooper v. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 2025 WL 1403350 (D. Md. May 15, 2025)(Coulson, J.)( “ Cooper I ”); Cooper v. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 2025 WL 1403334 (D. Md. May 15, 2025)(Coulson, J.)(“ Cooper II ”).
Planet Depos
JULY 1, 2025
The process of scheduling an international deposition can have several moving pieces, from counsel’s and the witness’ schedule to arranging for a court reporter, videographer, and/or interpreter. And then there’s finding an appropriate location, coordinating travel, organizing exhibits, setting up special services, as well as planning for the necessary technology needed to make the deposition run smoothly.
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Insurance Journal
JULY 2, 2025
Howden Japan Acquires Majority Stake in Retail Broker Holos Howden, the London-based insurance intermediary group, announced it has acquired a majority stake (68.3%) in Holos Holdings Co. Ltd., a leading retail insurance broker headquartered in Kyoto.
Law Sites
JUNE 30, 2025
Landmark news broke this morning that law practice management company Clio has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the AI and legal research company vLex for $1 billion in cash and stock.
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Planet Depos
JULY 1, 2025
International depositions involve so many details. You could (we have, in fact) make a list, or a few lists, of those details to keep on track. The length of a list or two may intimidate some, while a detail here and there may make another person cringe. A list of travel requirements is an obvious example of a list with tedious, annoying tasks no one really wants to bother about.
Insurance Journal
JULY 1, 2025
The Ardonagh Group, the London-based independent insurance distribution platform, announced the completion of a $2.5 billion equity investment led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC, the US-based private equity firm.
Complex Discovery
JUNE 30, 2025
Editor’s Note: Meta’s recent courtroom win in an AI copyright lawsuit marks a pivotal moment for professionals navigating the intersection of emerging technologies and intellectual property law. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria’s ruling in favor of Meta underscores how transformative use and market impact remain central to fair use analysis—especially in the age of large language models.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 30, 2025
In The Loan Source Inc. v. Newity LLC , 2025 WL 1755230 (D. Del. Jun. 25, 2025), plaintiffs’ request for production number 19 sought documents “sufficient to show Defendants’ efforts to settle a lawsuit….” Their motion to compel was granted over relevance and other objections. The court wrote: “Thus, Defendants must produce documents sufficient to show their efforts to settle the ExWorks litigation….
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Planet Depos
JULY 2, 2025
By Suzanne Quinson The additional layers involved in coordinating international depositions can act as stress triggers. Anything out of the ordinary can bring out one’s apprehensive side, and even paralegals and attorneys with international deposition experience can become a bit anxious when they determine that a deposition in India or France is necessary.
Insurance Journal
JUNE 30, 2025
Two key U.S. Republican senators agreed to a revised federal moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence to five years and allow states to adopt rules on child online safety and protecting artists’ image or likeliness.
Law Sites
JULY 3, 2025
When legal research giant LexisNexis and legal AI giant Harvey announced a strategic alliance last month, legal tech commentator Richard Tromans called it “possibly the most important legal tech move in a decade.
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 2, 2025
The entire opinion in Metro Light and Power LLC v. Furnlite , 2025 WL 1805793 (S.D.N.Y. Jul. 1, 2025), states: Defendants oppose the non-party subpoenas on undue burden and relevance grounds. But a “party lacks standing to challenge subpoenas issued to non-parties on the grounds of relevancy or undue burden.” Universitas Educ., LLC v. Nova Grp., Inc., 2013 WL 57892, at *5 (S.D.N.Y.
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Complex Discovery
JULY 4, 2025
Editor’s Note: Innovation often emerges at the intersection of cultural shift and technological possibility. This insightful reflection draws a powerful connection between LegalTechTalk 2025—a major gathering of legal technology professionals in London—and the rich musical history of cities like London and Liverpool. From the legendary crossing at Abbey Road to the lyrical nostalgia of Penny Lane, the quiet gardens of Strawberry Field, and the energetic stage of the Cavern Club, these icon
Insurance Journal
JUNE 30, 2025
The UK government is planning to announce rule changes to help create a potential new insurance market worth billions of pounds as part of a drive to boost competitiveness.
Law Sites
JULY 3, 2025
Law libraries across academia, private practice, and government are contending with rapid changes in technology, staffing, and service delivery, according to the 2025 State of the Profession report released this week by the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL).
E-Discovery LLC
JULY 1, 2025
A motion to compel the designation of an “apex” non-party document custodian was granted in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation , 2025 WL 176001 (N.D. Cal. Jun. 26, 2025). The limiting “apex doctrine” generally does not apply to document custodians. Id. However, the stringent “apex doctrine” applied in this instance, due to the terms of an ESI Protocol.
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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?
IP Watchdog
JUNE 30, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court today took the advice of the Solicitor General in granting a petition for certiorari brought by Cox Communications and denying one brought by Sony in the same matter. Music publishers including Sony, Arista Records, Warner Music and Universal Music Group filed copyright claims against Cox in July 2018, alleging that Cox was liable for the infringement of 10,017 musical works that were illegally distributed by the ISP’s subscribers.
Insurance Journal
JULY 2, 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed into law legislation reducing the auto insurance liability coverage that for-hire vehicles must carry.
Planet Depos
JULY 2, 2025
Big cases demand big talent. Multi-party, MDL, IP, big pharma, construction defect, you name it, these are the high-stake cases demanding top talent and experience. These litigation giants require coordinating multiple calendars, managing a massive number of exhibits, and sometimes traveling thousands of miles for international depositions. Lengthy litigation matters such as these require case management from start to finish.
E-Discovery LLC
JUNE 28, 2025
In Matter of City of Hagerstown, __ Md. App. __, 2025 WL 1540660 (May 30, 2025), the defendant City claimed unfair surprise when plaintiff sought to introduce at trial photographs that the City had taken, but which plaintiff had not disclosed in discovery. The Court affirmed the holding that the asserted prejudice from the failure to produce was insufficient to support exclusion of the evidence.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 1, 2025
On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential ruling in Eye Therapies, LLC v. Slayback Pharma, LLC, vacating an obviousness ruling by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that invalidated Eye Therapies’ patent claims to methods of treating eye redness. Reviewing the relevant patent prosecution history at the U.S.
Insurance Journal
JULY 3, 2025
Zurich Insurance Group AG agreed to buy BOXX Insurance Inc, a Canadian cyber risk management firm, marking the Swiss insurer’s latest push into the insurance technology sector.
Securities Docket
JULY 2, 2025
NYDFS warns that escalating geopolitical conflict “significantly elevates cyber risk for the U.S. financial sector, including an increased risk of ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns.” The Department directs regulated entities to take certain steps in relation to their technical and organizational data security measures, including: Re-examine enterprise-wide risk assessments “to account for recent changes in the cyber-risk landscape.
Complex Discovery
JULY 3, 2025
Editor’s Note: Legal teams face intense pressure to make sound early case assessments, often in the face of overwhelming data and tight timelines. In the on-demand webcast Make Your ECA Process Work for You: GenAI’s Role in Enhanced Legal Decision-Making , HaystackID brings together experts from the legal, AI, and eDiscovery fields to explore how generative AI is reshaping early matter intelligence.
Speaker: Andrew Klein
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Expert Witness Blog
JULY 4, 2025
In the case of Stewart v. Gruber , the testimony of a Structural Engineering Expert Witness was central to the plaintiffs’ attempt to prove claims of professional negligence and breach of contract. However, procedural issues ultimately led to the exclusion of their expert, resulting in dismissal of the case before trial. Background of the Case The plaintiffs, Mr. and Mrs.
Insurance Journal
JULY 3, 2025
Strong returns in the reinsurance sector are attracting capital and leading to favorable pricing outcomes for buyers — but underwriting discipline continues, according to renewal reports from three reinsurance brokers.
Civil Litigation Brief
JULY 4, 2025
Here we are looking at a very small part of a judgment in relation to costs on a solicitor/own client assessment. On of the arguments put forward by the (former) client was that the retainer was wrongfully terminated shortly before.
Securities Docket
JULY 3, 2025
Fortunately, a legal disaster was averted when the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that certain portions of the Administration’s bill (including the portions relating to the PCAOB) were outside the permissible scope of budget reconciliation legislation under the Senate’s rules. Still, the fate of the PCAOB remains uncertain. Its members can be removed by the SEC, seemingly without cause, as the result of a recent Supreme Court decision expressly dealing with the PCAOB.
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