This post was written by Joel Leeman. Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services has joined forces with the Defense Research Institute (DRI), the leading international organization of lawyers involved in the defense of civil litigation, expanding the wealth of resources available to DRI members. Thomson Reuters Expert Witness Services is the leading authority in expert witness …
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Walter Isaacson talks innovation at LegalTech
Last week, Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of books on Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, Henry Kissinger and Steve Jobs, spoke on innovation and leadership to an invitation-only gathering of legal professionals at the Thomson Reuters headquarters at 3 Times Square. This event was part of the legal solutions launch at LegalTech, …
Thomson Reuters acquires Practical Law Company
Thomson Reuters recently acquired Practical Law Company. In the video clip below, Allison Guidette, managing director of Large Law Firms at Thomson Reuters, discusses the importance of this acquisition and what it means for the company. “Practical Law Company offers valuable know-how, practical tools and check lists – the types of resources lawyers need in …
Monica Bay on hot topics at New York LegalTech
What are hot topics from 2013 New York LegalTech? Monica Bay, editor-in-chief, Law Technology News, shares her insights on the trends and session topics, including mobility and big data, from the new American Lawyer Media studio at Legal Tech.
A better way forward
In the past few years, a lot has changed in the way we all work. The economy set some things in motion, but so did apps, the ubiquity of wireless, our expectations of technology and a shift in the dynamics between firms and corporate counsel. Add to this a fast-changing competitive landscape, with disruptors of …
Top law firms still tops in rates, billable hours
This article was posted on the Hildebrandt Institute blog on January 10, 2013 by Kandy Hopkins. The top firms continue to charge the highest rates, bill the most hours and otherwise control the billing conversation—though a rise in alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) and the need for improved practice efficiency is likely, or so say several …
Expert witnesses can reduce your litigation costs
This post was written by Patricia Taylor. Expert witnesses are a necessity in many cases. Often times, the first thought that comes to mind upon deciding whether to hire an expert witness is “What is this going to cost?” While it’s true that many experts have very high fees, employing an expert witness can actually …
New Year’s resolution: Generating loyal clients
This post was written by Dave Whiteside, account executive, Large Law Firm segment Have you ever really thought about the difference between a satisfied client, and a loyal client? In November, at a Legal Marketing Association conference in Charlotte, my friend Peter Johnson of Law Practice Consultants was speaking on the subject of “Achieving Client …
Legal marketplace predictions for 2013: Mark Medice
Through the end of 2012, Legal Current will feature predictions from leaders across the legal business of Thomson Reuters – a short answer to the following question: What do you see as a significant trend for the legal marketplace in 2013? Next up is Mark Medice, senior director of Peer Monitor: “Growth and differentiation is …
Connecting what matters: Clients weigh in on law office workflow
In today’s economy, departments in corporations across the globe are being forced to do more with less, while under increasing pressure to deliver greater value to their organizations. Legal departments are no exception. But what if there were significant opportunities for corporate counsel to increase the efficiency of their departments and better meet the legal …
