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October 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

K&L Gates Looks to Extend Gen AI Expertise to Access to Justice Fight

The firm partnered with the Legal Design Lab at Stanford Law School to lead the inaugural AI & Access to Justice Summit.

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October 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Campaign Finance Records Show Lawyers Have a Clear Favorite in Pa. Attorney General Race

Plenty of firms and lawyers have invested in the attorney general race, and particularly in the Democratic candidate.

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October 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Unchargeable Conduct: The Next Frontier for Sentencing Reform

Under the previous rule, a defendant who was convicted of one charge but acquitted of another could still face punishment for the acquitted conduct, so long as the government could convince the judge at sentencing that it was more likely than not that the defendant did in fact commit the crime.

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October 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Oct. 30, 2024—Willig Williams, Sweet Stevens

Labor, employment, workers' compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that attorney Eric S. Borjeson has joined the firm's workers' compensation practice group.

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October 29, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

ERISA Class Actions Surge Over Health Plans' Tobacco Surcharges

Three law firms are responsible for eight cases filed since Oct. 3: Siri & Glimstad, Stueve Siegel Hanson and the McClelland Law Firm, according to Law.com Radar.

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October 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Personal Injury Trial Against Heavy Equipment Company Divided in Liability, Damages Portions

The jury selected on Nov. 18 will decide only the issue of liability. If a jury enters a finding in favor of the plaintiff, a separate jury will be called to determine the amount of compensatory damages, according to a Lackawanna County judge.

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October 29, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Third-Party Billers: At the Center of an Industry Littered With Fraud and Errors

Providers can utilize resources like third-party billing companies to help navigate the complexities of the health care reimbursement process. While this is the direction many providers are heading, they should understand the inherent risks and compliance requirements of these arrangements, especially in the heavily regulated health care industry.

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