Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a destination for consumers to find outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. And now through the new Ask Super Lawyers website, individuals seeking legal advice can ask these top attorneys state-specific questions about legal matters. “We are excited to offer a new way for our selected …
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Drones and the law
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, have been a hotly debated topic in the political arena leading to proposed or enacted legislation in 43 states, according to WestlawNext. The data highlights the wide variation in legislation across the states as elected officials look to define what a drone is, who can and cannot operate or use …
Blogging tips to bolster business
If you’re reading this right now, it’s likely that you don’t need to be convinced that blogs are a powerful communication and marketing tool. But let’s look at the numbers: a 2012 ALM Legal Intelligence Report found that nearly 50 percent of U.S. law firms claim social media, including blogs, have generated leads. But how …
Thomson Reuters honors National Police Week
With National Police Week being celebrated in Washington, D.C, Daniel DeSimone, former FBI agent and senior director of Investigative Resources at Thomson Reuters, reflects on the importance of honoring the heroes of law enforcement on Investigative Insights. Check out the Knowledge Effect blog to read more.
Youth Perspectives on Sustainability – Merculine Maoncha Rabera, Kenya
In honor of Earth Week, Thomson Reuters launched Youth Perspectives, a new sub-site of the Thomson Reuters Sustainability site featuring observations from environmentally-conscious young people across the globe. Legal Current will regularly feature stories from Youth Perspectives that offer unique insights on sustainability, particularly where it intersects the law or human rights issues. This week, …
March remains the peak month for divorce
March is known for St. Patrick’s Day, the Spring Equinox and March Madness, but as recent data suggest, the month also carries a more dubious claim as the most active month for divorce filings in the U.S. Westlaw, the nation’s leading legal research database, found that while divorce filings increased nearly 13 percent between December …
Technology fuels new advances in predictive policing
Our daily lives are impacted by technology in almost every way. And that technology is driving dramatic changes throughout the world of law enforcement. The Fraud Prevention and Investigation unit of Thomson Reuters has released a white paper that explores how CLEAR®, when combined with proven community policing methods, is revolutionizing how law enforcement fights …
