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Texas Lawyer

Baylor Law to Launch Litigation Management LL.M.

Called the first-of-its kind, the Executive LL.M. in Litigation Management seeks to draw lawyers and in-house counsel who want to get up to speed on the latest technology and strategies for keeping costs down.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Hospital Ordered to Pay $12M to Doctors After 'Squeeze-Out' Merger

Kendall Regional Medical Center undervalued three physicians' ownership shares by millions of dollars, a Miami-Dade judge found.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Atlanta Federal Judge Opens Familiar Playbook in Sorting Equifax Data Breach Claims

U.S. District Chief Judge Thomas Thrash Jr. has set up separate litigation tracks for 334 consumer suits and 62 suits by financial institutions against Equifax. Thrash also will preside over separate securities fraud claims against the Atlanta-based credit bureau.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

2018 Wish List: Changes in the Courts, Investigative Agencies and Law Profession

I submit to you, as I do every year, what I would like to see occur in the courts, the government investigative agencies, and the law profession in the coming year.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The 'Textalyzer'—A Tool to Combat Distracted Driving or an Invasion of Privacy?

The "textalyzer" is a device being developed for law enforcement to determine driver smartphone use at the time of, or just before, a crash. It is named after the breathalyzer, which provides police with a reasonably reliable way to make a roadside determination of whether a driver had consumed alcohol and an estimation of blood alcohol level.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Chapter 558 Ruled a 'Suit' Under Standard Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies

On Dec. 14, 2017, in Altman Contractors v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance, No. SC15-1420 (Dec. 14, 2017), the Florida Supreme Court held that the pre-suit notice of claim process under Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes is a “suit” as defined by standard Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies, and thus, could require insurance companies to provide their insureds a defense through that process and prior to the commencement of formal litigation or arbitration.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Day Pitney Names Managing Partner, Promotes New Partners

Partner Thomas D. Goldberg has been promoted to managing partner of the nearly 300-strong Day Pitney firm, effective April 2.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

NAM GC Kelly Calls Lawsuits Against Energy Companies 'Misguided'

Although it's important to address climate change, said Linda Kelly, general counsel of the National Association of Manufacturers, lawsuits against energy companies around the issue aren't the answer.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Governor Backs Constitutional Amendment for New Business Court

“If this is an issue you are interested in—and you should be— I encourage you to talk to your members of the General Assembly, because it will require a two-thirds majority vote to put this much-needed reform on the ballot.” —Gov. Nathan Deal.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Capital One Names Matthew Cooper GC in Round of Changes

Cooper replaces John Finneran, who will serve temporarily as chief risk officer, with an eventual move to a senior adviser role.
4 minute read

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