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Boatowners Beware! Buy a Marine Policy Rather Than Relying Upon a Homeowners Policy For Coverage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Some people accuse me of collecting boats the way others collect coffee mugsexcept instead of cluttering up my kitchen cabinets, theyre taking up space in marinas, driveways, and any patch of water I can find. With six sailboats and a motorboat, I consider myself an enthusiast, though my insurance agent probably sees me as a … The post Boatowners Beware!

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Blog Post: DACA Discrimination Lawsuit Settled

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MALDEF, Jan. 27, 2025 "A federal judge granted final approval Thursday of a class-action settlement between First Tech Credit Union and recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other immigrants who were denied full consideration for credit because of their immigration status. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) represents DACA recipients and other immigrants who comprise the settlement class.

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Boatowners Beware! Buy a Marine Policy Rather Than Relying Upon a Homeowners Policy For Coverage

Property Insurance Coverage Law

Some people accuse me of collecting boats the way others collect coffee mugsexcept instead of cluttering up my kitchen cabinets, theyre taking up space in marinas, driveways, and any patch of water I can find. With six sailboats and a motorboat, I consider myself an enthusiast, though my insurance agent probably sees me as a … The post Boatowners Beware!

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Blog Post: Immigration Economics

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My friend Prof. Byron Gangnes just gave a talk. Here are his findings.

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Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends

Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor

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Blog Post: Innocence Canada Seeks Justice for Wrongly Convicted, Works to Prevent Further Cases

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SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1993, INNOCENCE CANADA , a non-profit based in Toronto, has helped to exonerate 30 innocent people who were wrongfully convicted of murder. The groups mission is to identify, advocate for and support the exoneration of individuals who have been convicted of a crime they did not commit and to prevent wrongful convictions through legal education, advocacy, and justice reform.

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Blog Post: Key AI Legal Issues in DEI and Employment Discrimination

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By: Emily Schifter, Troutman Pepper Locke This article provides guidance and best practices for counseling employers on key employment discrimination and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related legal issues associated with using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The following is a summary of a more comprehensive practice note contained in Lexis Practical Guidance.

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