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Stop Looking Like a Hostage on Camera: The Attorney’s Guide to Professional Video Presence

Attorney at Work

Kerry Barrett | Welcome to the world of attorney video anxiety — where brilliant legal minds suddenly feel like they’re being held for ransom by their own webcam. The post Stop Looking Like a Hostage on Camera: The Attorney’s Guide to Professional Video Presence appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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EvenUp Enhances Its Platform for PI Lawyers with Two New Features: AI Playbooks and Voice Agent

Law Sites

EvenUp, a legal technology company leveraging AI to transform personal injury law, today announced two new products that expand the capabilities of its platform for performing case analysis and for keeping in contact with clients: AI Playbooks and Voice Agent.

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Governor Signs Bill That Ends One State-Backed Reinsurance Layer, Reduces Another

Insurance Journal

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CAFC Upholds Win for Janssen on Patent for Antipsychotic Med Dosing Regimen

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday in a precedential decision authored by Judge Taranto affirmed a New Jersey district court’s ruling that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA did not prove the asserted claims of Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ patent for dosing regimens of antipsychotic medications invalid for obviousness.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

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.

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Mexico Criminals Rob Truck Full of Gold, Silver Concentrate

Insurance Journal

Armed thieves robbed a truck carrying 33 tons of gold and silver concentrate belonging to Grupo Minero Bacis, costing the company millions of dollars in losses.

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The Vital Role of Personal Connection in a Tech-Driven Legal Landscape

Optima Juris

In litigation, speed can move a case forward—but precision is what makes it hold up in court. With artificial intelligence rapidly evolving and legal tech platforms promising faster, cheaper, and smarter solutions, it’s easy to assume that machines will soon replace many of the roles that once required a human mind. But if there’s anything we’ve learned in this tech-driven era, it’s this: technology may improve our tools, but it cannot replace human judgment, empathy, and accountability.

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BRICS Pushes for UN-Led AI Governance at Rio Summit

Complex Discovery

Editor’s Note: BRICS is making waves in international AI policy. At a pivotal summit in Rio de Janeiro, the coalition of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with other member nations, called on the United Nations to spearhead global regulation of artificial intelligence. This initiative positions AI not just as a tech issue but as a cornerstone of geopolitical strategy, socioeconomic equity, and digital sovereignty.

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White Mountains Buys Majority Ownership of Distinguished Programs for $230M

Insurance Journal

White Mountains Insurance Group on Monday said it has a deal in place to acquire about 50% of Distinguished Programs for $230 million.

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In 2025, One of the Biggest AI Risks Is Not Letting Employees Use AI – Lessons from Off-Channel Communications – Debevoise Data Blog

Securities Docket

Let’s Not Do That Again Gen AI tools are booming in popularity because they offer significant employee efficiency and productivity benefits. While many firms have resisted adopting enterprise AI tools because of legitimate concerns, wholesale prohibitions on AI meeting tools and other GenAI applications pose similar risks as off-channel communications.

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People Moves: WTW Hires Kharkavets as North America Head of ICT Claims

Insurance Journal

WTW, with U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, appointed Alena Kharkavets as North American head of claims in its insurance consulting and technology (ICT) business.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Federal Circuit Confirms Cisco’s Victory in Egenera Patent Dispute Over Virtual Server Technology

IP Watchdog

On July 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed a judgment of noninfringement in favor of Cisco Systems, Inc. in a patent infringement suit brought by Egenera, Inc. The court upheld the Massachusetts district court’s grant of summary judgment on two claims and a jury verdict on two others, concluding that Egenera failed to prove infringement of U.S.

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Containment Increases on California Wildfire That Forced Evacuations

Insurance Journal

Firefighters are making progress on the biggest wildfire in California this year. Containment has increased on the Madre Fire to 35%.

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Knobbe Martens is Seeking a Patent Scientist – Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

IP Watchdog

Knobbe Martens, a large law firm, is seeking a Patent Scientist (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering). Knobbe Martens provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Put your technical degree to work on issues involving science, technology, and the law.

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Apple Takes Fight Against $587 Million EU Antitrust Fine to Court

Insurance Journal

Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe’s second highest court on Monday after they fined it 500 million euros ($587 million) earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

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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COST BITES 254: DOES YOUR CLIENT HAVE CAPACITY? AN IMPORTANT POINT WHEN CONSIDERING THE VALIDITY OF THE RETAINER: AN ISSUE CONSIDERED IN THE SCCO TODAY

Civil Litigation Brief

It is rare for issues of capacity to considered on an assessment of costs. However that is precisely the issue considered in this case. If the defendant established he did not have capacity when he entered into a retainer with.

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India’s Kerala State Seeks $1.1 Billion in Compensation From MSC Over Oil Spill

Insurance Journal

India’s southern state of Kerala has sued Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company and sought $1.1 billion in compensation after one of its container vessels sank and leaked fuel into the Arabian Sea in May.

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Left Argues Short Selling Case Should Be Civil, Not Criminal – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

A lawyer for Andrew Left urged a judge on Monday to toss out securities fraud charges against the activist short seller, arguing that a criminal case with a threat of decades behind bars isn’t the way to create new rules for the industry. A parallel civil suit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission is a more reasonable way to proceed with creating new rules for the lightly regulated industry and the criminal case should be dismissed, Left’s lawyer, Eric Rosen, said at a hearing Monday in f

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Market/Coverages: Willis Launches $200M Cargo Facility for Rising Geopolitical Risks

Insurance Journal

Willis, a WTW business, has launched ‘Undercover,’ a new $200 million facility, combining coverage for a range of geopolitical exposures faced by cargo owners worldwide.

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The Tech-Savvy Paralegals 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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Once Popular Pre-IPO Investing Platform Linqto Files for Bankruptcy – WSJ

Securities Docket

Linqto, the once-highflying private stock investment platform, has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing investigations into its business and questions about what its customers even own. Linqto was one of the first to capitalize on small investors’ hunger for the hottest private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX and artificial-intelligence company Anthropic, and it became a test case for the risks to individual investors entering the lightly regulated market for pre-IPO shares.

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Florida Reinsurance Buyers Found Ample Property Capacity at Mid-Year Renewals

Insurance Journal

Reinsurers have gained confidence and returned to the Florida market as a result of recent legislative reforms that have transformed the state’s risk landscape, according to brokers Aon and Gallagher Re in their mid-year renewal reports.

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GENERAL DAMAGES FOR PSYCHIATRIC INJURY: THE KEY ISSUES CONSIDERED: WEBINAR 9th JULY 2025

Civil Litigation Brief

How do awards for pain and suffering for psychiatric injuries differ, if at all, to damages for physical injuries. What does the court do when there are physical and psychiatric injuries? What happens if there are multiple injuries? These are.

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SEC, SolarWinds Reach Settlement to End Lawsuit Related to 2020 Breach

Insurance Journal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and software company SolarWinds Corp. have reached a settlement, ending a federal lawsuit that alleged investor fraud and known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

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

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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ACTION STRUCK OUT BECAUSE CLAIMANT FAILED TO COMPLY PROPERLY WITH AN UNLESS ORDER FOR DETAILS OF FUNDING: DECISION UPHELD ON APPEAL

Civil Litigation Brief

Here we look at a case where the Court of Appeal upheld a decision that the claimant had failed to comply with the terms of a peremptory order. The action was, therefore, struck out. It is a salutary and important.

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Car Manufacturer Sued for Refusing to Allow Jewish Employee to Observe the Sabbath

Insurance Journal

FCA US, LLC, an international automobile manufacturer of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat car brands, violated federal law by refusing to accommodate an employee’s request to observe the Sabbath and take unpaid leave for Passover, the U.S.

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COMMITTAL PROCEEDINGS “BROUGHT FOR COLLATERAL PURPOSES” DISMISSED: NOTICE TO SHOW CAUSE ISSUED AGAINST THE CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS: WHY THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS STRATEGY

Civil Litigation Brief

There are many ways in which a litigant, dissatisfied with a judgment of the court can respond. They can apply to set the judgment aside; they can appeal; they can issue fresh proceedings attempting to argue that the action was.

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Beyond the Rater: 4 Ways EZLynx Powers Your Customer Journey

Insurance Journal

This post is part of a series sponsored by EZLynx. When most people think of EZLynx, the comparative rating system is often the first thing that comes to mind—and for good reason.

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Smarter Patent Family Research: The Tools And Tactics You Need Now

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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Jane Street’s Indian Options Trade Was Too Good – Bloomberg

Securities Docket

We talked about this a couple of times, and I found it very amusing. (They settled in December.) Do you know who did not find it amusing? The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Indian securities regulator. From SEBI’s perspective, the story here is: Jane Street found a counterintuitive way to extract unbelievable amounts of money from the Indian options market.

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Adjuster Licensing and Your P&C Claims Processing Timelines

Insurance Journal

Regina Stephenson Hurricanes. Wildfires. Earthquakes. What do they have in common?

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SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Protester's Challenge to Heck v. Humphrey

Practice of Law

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has added several cases to its docket to close out the 2024-25 term. Included in the mix is Olivier v. City of Brandon. A protester who pleaded no contest to violating an ordinance is seeking to sue the city for restricting his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights by forcing him to preach in a designated area. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court decision denying his request, citing the 1994 SCOTUS case Heck v.

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Appeals Court Nixes Class Actions Against Progressive Over Actual Cash Value

Insurance Journal

Progressive Insurance will not have to face two class actions by Pennsylvania insureds alleging that the insurer systematically underestimated the actual cash value (ACV) of their totaled vehicles and thus breached its insurance agreements with them under state law.

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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.