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Beyond research: WestlawNext’s new capabilities energize the everyday
This post was written by Erica Brown, senior marketer of large law firm marketing at Thomson Reuters Any attorney will tell you that sound, thorough research is the bedrock of a solid legal case. That has been true for as long as law has been a profession. Just because the importance of research is every bit the …
- June 5, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Corporate Counsel Connect: Corporate Social Responsibility gets increased attention
The latest issue of Corporate Counsel Connect, a monthly newsletter highlighting legal articles with an in-house perspective, features an interesting story about the increased attention corporate social responsibility (CSR) is getting within major U.S. companies. CSR issues are coming into sharper focus in boardrooms as customers, employees and shareholders emphasize the importance of high standards …
- June 4, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
When technology strikes fear into the hearts of the legal department
This post was written by Bernadette Bulacan, director of Market Development for Thomson Reuters Technology can be scary, especially to casebook-loving, yellow legal notepad-carrying, folder-filing attorneys. Fortunately, some technologies don’t strike fear into attorneys, like word processing, email, or the mobile (rotary?) phone. But what happens when these standard technologies are insufficient to effectively address …
- May 21, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
SuperConference: Defining work projects to leverage external legal resources
At Inside Counsel’s SuperConference last week, a packed room engaged with a panel to discuss the multitude of options available for law departments to help maximize resources, be more cost-efficient, implement effective technologies, and leverage alternative service providers. The session was moderated by Jay Felton, a partner at Lathrop & Gage LLP. His fellow panelists …
- May 19, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Inside Counsel on the 2014 SuperConference
Inside Counsel Managing Editor Rich Steeves spoke with Legal Current recapping the 2014 SuperConference and what readers can look forward to for the remainder of the year. Steeves also highlighted the upcoming Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference that will be held in September. Visit the site to learn more and engage through …
- May 16, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Strengthening the role of the general counsel
Any lawyer can mark up contracts. That was a statement made at the 14th annual SuperConference to emphasize the additional skills a general counsel must possess in order to be successful within a company and lead a legal department. At the event, hosted by InsideCounsel magazine, Jack Fortnum, executive vice president and chief financial officer, …
- May 14, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Welcome to SuperConference 2014
This post was written by Amy Goin, senior director of marketing in the Corporate segment at Thomson Reuters On behalf of Thomson Reuters, I am very excited to welcome our clients and partners to SuperConference 2014! This year’s conference features many opportunities to connect with colleagues and learn about processes and solutions to make your …
- May 12, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Illinois Supreme Court, appellate courts to implement Thomson Reuters C-Track Appellate Case Management System
C-Track Appellate Case Management System (AppellateCMS) will serve as the official case management solution for the Illinois Supreme Court and the five Illinois appellate courts, Thomson Reuters announced today. The project also includes C-Track Document Management, E-Filing and Public Access — tools that will improve the courts’ ability to perform their duties as well as …
- April 24, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Thomson Reuters Intelligence Center enables interactive business development
Thomson Reuters has launched a new business development tool that helps law firms find new business. Thomson Reuters Intelligence Center presents actionable, client-focused information to gain deeper insight into new business opportunities and strengthen current relationships, while staying abreast of industry news and legal activity of current and prospective clients. Thomson Reuters Intelligence Center, which …
- April 21, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
