An audience of senior lawyers from law firms, chambers, and inhouse legal departments voted definitively against the motion that ‘the European Court of Human Rights is Undermining Democracy’ at the third debate in the Thomson Reuters Legal Debate Series last Thursday evening. With human rights and the ECHR at the forefront of national attention in …
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Pro Bono industry is global and thriving – 2015 TrustLaw Index
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has launched the second annual TrustLaw Index of Pro Bono, an annual survey that captures and analyzes global pro bono trends across the legal industry, revealing fascinating insights into the scale and potential growth of the sector. This year’s Index showed that law firms are increasingly devoting extraordinary resources to support …
- June 2, 2015
- Susan Martin
Wait, What? Episode 9: Grandma’s going to be a “pig woman”
In this episode of “Wait, What?” the guys discuss the impact technology has on medicine and medical procedures. Jason starts off the talk by discussing his grandmother’s heart surgery, using a pig valve. This sparks a discussion about the advent of drones as a first responders and whether or not it is actually feasible. The guys then talk about their comfort level …
- May 22, 2015
- Susan Martin
Deceptive advertising and social media: Old rules apply to new media
This guest post was written by Char Pagar, partner and former member of the firm’s Executive Committee at VLP Law Group. Social media presents an attractive opportunity for almost every business that is trying to engage existing and potential customers. These media platforms can be easy to use, timely, and cost-effective. But, companies using these platforms to communicate should …
- May 20, 2015
- Susan Martin
Ill Repute episode 5: Deflate-gate and PR issues in the transportation industry
Welcome to Ill Repute, a podcast about reputation and the forces in the 24 hour news cycle and social media that inpact it. In this episode, I speak with our resident PR consultant, Leonard Lee, and Senior Communications Specialist Alex Cook, about the latest Deflate-gate drama, the recent Amtrak crash, and the public relations issues facing the …
- May 19, 2015
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters wins two Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve of MN awards
Our nation relies heavily on Guard and Reserve service. Employer support enhances retention rates in the Armed Forces and in the end, strengthens our national security. Last week, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) of Minnesota recognized the most outstanding examples of employer support at its Annual Employer Support Awards Banquet, and …
- May 19, 2015
- Susan Martin
2014 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Awards recipients give a voice to the underrepresented
This post was written by Patrick Dunn, marketer at Thomson Reuters In our latest magazine devoted to the stories of the 2014 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award recipients, you will read about lawyers giving back and making a difference with their exceptional pro bono efforts. This is the fourth year that Super Lawyers has had …
- May 15, 2015
- Susan Martin
Top 10 e-discovery U.S. trends in 2015
Ed Sohn, global director of Integrated Solutions at Pangea3, recently had an article featured on the Association of Corporate Counsel’s website. Sohn’s article is about the top 10 e-discovery U.S. trends in 2015 and has been reprinted with permission from the ACC, below. The overarching theme for 2015 in e-discovery will be continuity. It is …
- May 14, 2015
- Susan Martin
Chang Wang receives Asian Pacific Outstanding Contribution Award
Chang Wang, chief research and academic officer at Thomson Reuters, received the Asian Pacific Outstanding Contribution Award from the Minnesota State Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, for “his outstanding contributions to education, legal service, and diversity in business.” The award was presented to him on May 8, during the 2015 Asian Pacific American Leadership Awards Dinner. …
- May 13, 2015
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters partners with Out in Law
This post was written by Jin Bae, global business director at Thomson Reuters Out in Law, the first lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) initiative for senior leaders in the legal profession, held its second annual summit at New York Law School on April 20, 2015. New York Law School hosted the day-long event, along with …
- May 11, 2015
- Susan Martin