Next week (9/25-9/27), the ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) 16th Annual AML & Financial Crimes Conference will kick-off at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Some 2,500 public and private sector professionals will gather to discuss a range of topics across the anti-money laundering landscape, including experts from Thomson Reuters. Legal …
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Bigger Law Firm Magazine lists Legal Current among Top 12 Podcast Picks for 2017
Bigger Law Firm Magazine has named its Top 12 Podcast Picks for 2017, and who’s that at No. 5? Legal Current! As they note in their piece, “Podcasting has not always been the communication tool of choice for attorneys but the last decade has seen some truly groundbreaking series that prove podcasting can be a …
- September 20, 2017
- Alex Cook
Electronic Device Searches: What Business Travelers Should Know About Searches and Seizures of Electronic Devices at US Borders and Airports
U.S. border agents have significantly increased the number of searches of electronic devices at borders and airports. Companies understandably are worried about the confidential information stored on their employees’ mobile phones, laptops or other electronic devices. so the companies should know what information may be at risk and understand what could happen when their employees …
- September 15, 2017
- Alex Cook
Change Management and Buy-In – The Final Ingredient of the Court Case Management Cookbook
The third and final ingredient for the Court Case Management Cookbook gets a little personal. We can dive into the technical details of systems and the benefits of various technology stacks. But when it comes down to the day-to-day use and success of a system it hinges on the ability for the court staff to …
- September 14, 2017
- Alex Cook
The Real-World Risks of a Slow Mobile Website
Worrying about how quickly a website may load on your smartphone can be a nuisance when you’re just looking to occupy your time waiting for a table at a restaurant or for that friend who thinks running late is cardio. But for people looking to find legal assistance on their mobile device in the midst …
- September 14, 2017
- Alex Cook
Configuration vs. Customization – the second ingredient of the Court Case Management Cookbook
Creating an innovation-seeking RFP was the first key ingredient to the Court Case Management Cookbook. Now that you’re taking a more discerning look the technology needs of your court, the second key ingredient is ensuring the system is configurable. When in the midst of selecting a court case management system (CMS), the pull to select …
- September 13, 2017
- Alex Cook
A Message to Customers Affected By Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Dear friend, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you recover from the massive storms that have so dramatically impacted Texas and Florida and will likely affect parts of Florida’s neighboring states in the days to come. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe. In Florida and areas still being affected …
- September 12, 2017
- Alex Cook
Court Case Management Cookbook – Do you have the right ingredients to build a successful case management system?
The right ingredients make all the difference. From baking to sportscars, the quality of the elements that make up the whole can be a delight or a disaster. At the Court Technology Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thomson Reuters will showcase three key ingredients to building a successful court case management system (CMS). Throughout …
- September 12, 2017
- Alex Cook
Mitchell & Mitchell on Health Care and the Trump Agenda, Part 17: Groups and Organizations Drive Program Decisions
This is Part 17 in an ongoing series regarding changes in health care that may take place—and actual changes that do take place—with the Trump administration. The likely implementation issues to be encountered for both potential and actual changes are described, based on detailed methods of analysis. The emphasis is on what these shifts mean …
- August 22, 2017
- Alex Cook
Innovation in Legal Services is Being Fueled by Technology & Business Need
We are witnessing a legal services market that is undergoing an enormous amount of change; new market entrants, technological disruption and the rise of the general counsel are just some of the forces driving this change. In response, forward-looking law firms are finding new ways of doing business, harnessing disruptive technologies and embracing the need …
- August 16, 2017
- Alex Cook