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Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend?

Attorney at Work

Roy Ginsburg | While the legal desert persists in rural America, promising steps toward change are being taken. Will they be sufficient? The post Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Deposely Launches Free Gen AI Tools for Deposition Work, Previews Comprehensive AI Deposition Platform

Law Sites

Legal technology startup Deposely today announced the launch of Deposely Essentials, a free suite of AI-powered tools for analyzing deposition transcripts, while also previewing its broader platform that provides comprehensive AI assistance for the entire deposition lifecycle. The Bellevue, Wash.

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Protecting the Judiciary and the Rule of Law

E-Discovery LLC

On February 11, 2025, Dukes Bolch Judicial Institute published a Letter from Paul W. Grimm Regarding Threats and Attacks on Judges. Judge Grimm reported that a federal judge who issued a TRO to stop external access to Treasury Department databases has quickly become a target of unfair, unwarranted threats and attacks lobbed via social media and news outlets across the country.

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Compare and Contrast

The 10b-5 Daily

NERA Economic Consulting and Cornerstone Research have released their respective 2024 annual reports on federal securities class action filings. As usual, the different methodologies employed by the two organizations have led to slightly different numbers, although they both identify the same general trends. The findings for 2024 include: The reports agree that overall filings have stayed steady.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegal's Playbook: How To Leverage AI

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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Aviva’s India Arm Hit With $7.5 Million Fine for Fake Invoice Scheme, Order Shows

Insurance Journal

Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva’s local unit to pay $7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an investigation found it created fake invoices to pay illegal commissions and claimed incorrect tax credits, an order shows.

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On LawNext: Upsolve’s Jonathan Petts and Ben Jackson on Building the TurboTax for Bankruptcy and Fighting UPL Restrictions

Law Sites

When former Wall Street lawyerJonathan Pettsjoined forces in 2016 withRohan Pavuluri, then a research assistant in Harvard Law Schools Access to Justice Lab, andMark Hansen, a software engineer, to create Upsolve, they had a simple but powerful vision: make bankruptcy filing as accessible as online tax preparation for Americans crushed by debt.

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FBI Subpoena Targets How Cuyahoga County Judge Leslie Celebrezze Steered Work to Friend

The Marshall Project

The grand jury subpoena also focuses on Mark Dottores company, which has earned more than $500,000 in fees from the court since 2017.

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People Moves: OGA Promotes and Makes New Leadership Hires

Insurance Journal

One General Agency (OGA), headquartered in Oklahoma City, promoted and hired several new team members to leadership positions. OGA promoted Taylor Matthews to vice president of operations.

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E-Discovery Company Exterro Unveils Tool It Says Will ‘Disrupt’ Data Collection from Remote Mobile Devices

Law Sites

E-discovery company Exterro today announced the forthcoming launch of a remote mobile device collection capability that aims to streamline the process of gathering mobile data for e-discovery and digital forensics investigations.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries Post Car Crash: Your Legal Options In North Dakota And Minnesota

SW&L Attorneys Blog

A motor vehicle crash can change your life in an instant, especially when it results in a traumatic brain injury ( TBI ). These injuries can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage, often leading to long-term health complications, financial burdens, and emotional distress. However, these injuries can go unnoticed, often referred to as an invisible injury.

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Uncovering The Hidden Connections: A Patent Family Survival Guide

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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Why Our 89 NPS Score Matters ( And What It Really Means for Your Depositions)

Steno

When it comes to legal services, I believe that foundations matter more than flash. Today, I want to talk about a number that perfectly captures what that means for Steno clients: our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 89.

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Your Underwriter Says You Need a CPA-Prepared Statement. What Now? Part II

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety. Construction accounting is complex.

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CLM Company ContractPodAi Partners with Big Four Firms and ALSPs to Launch Marketplace of AI Agents

Law Sites

ContractPodAi, a contract lifecycle management provider, has launched Leah Marketplace, a platform that enables enterprises to access and deploy specialized artificial intelligence applications for legal use cases. The marketplace features applications developed in collaboration with major professional services firms and alternative legal service providers.

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DEI attacks are likely to refine and improve programs, experts say

Legal Dive

The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many of the attacks will end up strengthening DEI programs.

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AI for Paralegals: Everything You Need to Know (and How to Use It Safely)

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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CLE on a Cruise: Why It’s the Best Way to Earn Credits While Traveling

Destination Articles Blog

Attending seminars in a stuffy conference room or sitting through hours of online courses isnt the most engaging way to stay updated on legal trends. The process can feel repetitive, time-consuming, and disconnected from real-world experiences. You can earn CLE credits while sailing to breathtaking destinations, attending expert-led legal seminars without leaving vacation, and networking with fellow attorneys in a relaxed setting instead of a crowded conference hall.

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Viewpoint: Insurers Risk Losing Out if They Ignore Embedded Insurance Opportunities

Insurance Journal

Embedded insurance is no longer just an emerging trend; it’s becoming a central strategy for retailers and non-insurance brands looking to enhance customer experience, drive loyalty, and generate new revenue streams.

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The Writing is Now on the Wall: SEC Crypto-Enforcement Has Officially Expired

Securities Docket

On Friday, the SEC told the 2nd Circuit that its newly formed Crypto Task Force effort may lead to a resolution in its case against Coinbase, warranting a brief delay to the SEC’s response to Coinbase’s bid for appellate review of whether securities laws apply to the transactions on its platform. Per the unprecedented 3-page joint motion, the SECs review of crypto-issues is “ongoing,” and an extension will give the SEC time for “appropriate review” to answer C

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Judge halts CFPB firings

Legal Dive

In the same order, the bureau was told not to delete any agency data or transfer its reserve funding to the Fed or anywhere else. The CFPB then reportedly placed most employees on administrative leave.

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Trellis Launches Trellis AI to Streamline Trial Court Litigation

Trellis AI leverages the largest repository of state trial court data to help litigators evaluate cases, automate brief drafting, suggest winning strategies, and more. Key components: Draft Arguments — Uses similar/successful motions in the Trellis database to generate arguments/citations for your motions seeking dismissal, summary judgment, etc. Case Assessment — Predict the likely outcomes of a case at any stage to help you decide to accept it, guide motion practice, make settlement offers, an

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SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM: THE MEANING OF “LAST KNOWN RESIDENCE” AND “REASONABLE STEPS” TO ASCERTAIN A CURRENT RESIDENCE

Civil Litigation Brief

The question of service of the claim form and “last known residence” has featured already on this blog this year. There is another case on the issue in the judgment of Mr Justice Bryan in Agrofirma Oniks LLC & Anor.

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Tractor-Trailer Accident Kills Driver on on Interstate 20 in Dallas

Insurance Journal

A fatal accident involving multiple vehicles and a tractor-trailer shut down traffic for a time on a stretch of Interstate 20 in the Dallas area early Sunday, authorities said.

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Lighting & Illumination Expert Witness Case Summary

Expert Witness Blog

In the case of Bray v. Bi-State Development Corporation , 949 S.W.2d 93 (Mo. Ct. App. 1997), the Missouri Court of Appeals addressed the admissibility of expert testimony concerning lighting conditions in a premises liability lawsuit. The involvement of a Lighting & Illumination Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Case Background The plaintiff, Bray, sustained injuries after tripping over a curb in a parking garage operated by Bi-State Development Corporation.

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U.S. Crypto Task Force to Focus on Delivering National Bitcoin Reserve: Bernstein

Securities Docket

The U.S. crypto task force will focus on starting up a national bitcoin (BTC) reserve, a move that is likely to spur similar efforts worldwide, broker Bernstein said in a research report Monday.”A creation of a U.S. bitcoin reserve could lead to a global race amongst sovereigns to buy bitcoin as one of the reserve assets,” analysts led by Gautam Chhugani wrote.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein

Patent due diligence processes take too long. The information you need is publicly available but accessing it is often tedious & inefficient, requiring you to wade through dozens of PTO websites or for-free tools to gather what you need. Plus, it frequently occurs late in the game, leaving professionals under pressure, sifting through chaotic 100-page PDFs, and frustrated with poorly formatted information & patent numbers.

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AVOIDING LIMITATION PROBLEMS AND MAKING AN EFFECTIVE SECTION 33 APPLICATION: WEBINAR 20th FEBRUARY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

Limitation issues feature regularly on this blog and are a major reason for litigators being sued. This webinar looks at the major problem areas in limitation for personal injury and clinical negligence litigators. It identifies, and helps litigators avoid, all.

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Many Nebraskans Still Under Threat of High Nitrate in Drinking Water

Insurance Journal

In 2023, nearly 29,000 households scattered across rural Nebraska received postcards instructing them how to get their drinking water tested, free of charge, for a harmful contaminant state policymakers have been aware of for decades.

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IS DAUBERT GATEKEEPING MORE STRINGENT THAN EVER?

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

The difference between Pennsylvanias approach to judges and expert gatekeeping and that under the Federal Rules of Evidence is stark. For the Commonwealth and its Frye jurisprudence, judges are told to leave science to the scientists. The proscription is clear and far-reaching: [T]rial courts may not question the merits of the expert’s scientific theories, techniques or conclusions, and it is no part of the trial court’s function to assess whether it considers those theories, techniq

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Charlie Javice Fraud Trial: JPMorgan Executives Expected to Take the Stand – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

At a trial that starts this week in Manhattan, federal prosecutors will seek to prove that Charlie Javice, the founder of college financial-planning startup Frank, and chief growth officer Olivier Amar committed fraud in order to get JPMorgan Chase & Co. to go through with the 2021 transaction a deal Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon would later call a huge mistake.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

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

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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THE NEED FOR THE UTMOST CARE WHEN SEEKING INJUNCTIONS WITH SPEED: AN ENQUIRY AS TO DAMAGES ORDERED BECAUSE OF ERRORS MADE IN THE INFORMATION GIVEN TO THE JUDGE

Civil Litigation Brief

The judgment of HHJ Halliwell, sitting as a High Court Judge, in Bootle v GHL Property Management and Development Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 317 (Ch) provides an object lesson on the dangers of over-hasty applications for an injunction. It.

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People Moves: Encova Insurance Appoints Two Commercial Lines Leaders

Insurance Journal

Encova Insurance, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Dawn Colavecchi as commercial lines regional vice president, and Todd Becker as vice president, commercial underwriting office, workers’ compensation.

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The Rise of AI in Legal Tech: Boosting Collaboration over Competition – Chris Williams – S8E50

Legally Speaking

How can AI revolutionise the way lawyers work? This week, Im delighted to be speaking with Chris Williams, the go-to-market at Leya, an AI-powered workspace designed to make legal work flow. Chris dives into how Leya automates repetitive taks, boosts productivity and tackles the biggest gap in legal tech today.

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FINRA’s Probe of Businessman Violates Due Process, Says Lawsuit

Securities Docket

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is exceeding its constitutional authority by forcing a New York financial planner to waive his right against self-incrimination or face sanctions, according to a lawsuit. Francis G. Smith of FGS Financial Inc. filed his complaint Feb. 15 in the US District Court for the District of Columbia against the financial industrys self-regulator.

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

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.