Blowing the Whistle on the SEC Whistleblower Program

Since passage of the Dodd-Frank Act overhauling federal securities laws, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower program has been gradually growing in scope and significance. In 2015, the SEC received more than 4,000 tips. But some recent developments may be “blowing the whistle” on the whistleblower program itself. Jonathan Shapiro of Baker Botts LLP discusses …

October 13, 2016
Leonard Lee

What National Customer Service Week Means to Thomson Reuters

Happy National Customer Service Week! Customer Support is an important connection between Thomson Reuters and its customers. Thomson Reuters has a long history of commitment to provide outstanding customer service. Lea Harpster, vice president of customer support, discusses the Thomson Reuters philosophy and approach to customer support, and the many dedicated team members who provide …

October 7, 2016
Leonard Lee

Practical Law Launches Legal Know-How Podcast

Attorneys can now take a “walk down the hall” anytime to obtain legal know-how from experts who are part of Practical Law’s team of over 200 attorney editors. Thomson Reuters Practical Law has launched a new podcast called “Down the Hall with Practical Law.” Some of the initial topics to be covered on “Down the …

October 7, 2016
Leonard Lee

Potentially Groundbreaking IP Supreme Court Cases

Intellectual property cases have become somewhat of a staple for the US Supreme Court in recent years. Two particular cases that are waiting to hear if they will make the docket for the 2016-17 court docket have the potential to break new ground for intellectual property rights. Wayne Stacy of Baker Botts discusses the cases …

October 4, 2016
Leonard Lee

The Power of Listening to Customers – World Bicycle Relief – Vantage EMEA Keynote

A bicycle may be fun, but how can it help global poverty, economic development and health care? The day two keynote at Vantage EMEA in London for Elite had little to do with legal technology and practice management. Or did it? It had everything to do with the importance of listening to customers, of applying sound …

September 28, 2016
Leonard Lee

Australian Law Firm Demand Still Declining, Says Peer Monitor Report

The Australian legal market suffered its fourth consecutive year of declining demand, according to a new report issued by Peer Monitor and Melbourne Law School, “2016 Australia: State of the Legal Market,” based on financial data drawn from the Australian offices of 21 major law firms. Demand for Australian firms declined an average of 1.9% across firms …

September 28, 2016
Leonard Lee

Elite Vantage EMEA 2016 User Conference

The Elite Vantage EMEA 2016 User Conference is underway in London. The two-day conference brings together Thomson Reuters Elite users from across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Elizabet Hardy, Vice President of Product Management and Eric Sugden, Chief Technology Officer discuss what will take place at Vantage, including the release of Elite 3E version …

September 26, 2016
Leonard Lee

Emerging Legal Technology Forum

As technology continues to transform the legal profession, leading technologists, futurists, law firm leaders, legal change consultants and others will meet in Toronto on September 20 to discuss the current state of technologies and the impact they are having in firms. The Emerging Legal Technology Forum will feature panels and discussions from more than two …

September 15, 2016
Leonard Lee

Pragmatic Social Media for Solo & Small Law Firms

This year, more than half of Americans will use Facebook. More than 360 million people are members of LinkedIn. If you’re not using social media to help promote your practice, you may be missing out on an important channel for reaching prospective clients. A new white paper from FindLaw, “From Novelty to Necessity: Pragmatic Social …

September 14, 2016
Leonard Lee