The Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters recently published a new study called Building BRICKS, in which the global research impact of what are known as the BRICK nations is explored. Over a ten year period, global research publications and R&D spending were studied in relation to the patent activity of Brazil, Russia, …
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Thomson Reuters builds bikes for kids in the community
Biking is not only a quintessential activity of childhood, but can also help children form good habits of healthy activity that will last them their lifetime. To help children in Eagan, MN, 300 Thomson Reuters employees volunteered in partnership with the local YMCA to assemble 100 bikes. These bikes will go through volunteers at the …
- May 28, 2013
- Kelsey Engbrecht
Thomson Reuters Elite creates new app
Elite recently announced the availability of ProLaw Mobile via the iPad. Through an enhanced version of its leading One Office financial and practice management application within ProLaw XII, customers can now access time entry, client and matter information through the new ProLaw Mobile App. “We are excited to offer ProLaw Mobile, and the enhanced front-office functionality …
- May 22, 2013
- Gretchen DeSutter
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.
- May 16, 2013
- Alex Cook
Pro Bono Super Lawyers Digital Edition now available
Earlier this year, Super Lawyers announced the seven recipients of the 2012 Super Lawyers Pro Bono Awards. The annual Awards honor individual lawyers, law firms, law students, law schools and other institutions in the legal profession that exemplify excellence in practice through delivery of volunteer legal services to the poor, underrepresented or exploited. In a …
- May 14, 2013
- Susan Martin
Buying a business: A great option for displaced seasoned managers
This article is a guest post written by Robert L. Brown and Alan S. Gutterman Several interesting factors are converging in the U.S. economy. One unfortunate trend has been the escalating rate of long-term unemployment among seasoned workers, including many former senior managers who lost their jobs during the Great Recession and have been unable …
- May 13, 2013
- Susan Martin
Legal News Brief – May 10, 2013
Before you head out for the weekend, check out your legal news headlines from Thomson Reuters News and Insight. High court’s hospital merger ruling could spur antitrust challenges A ruling this year by the Supreme Court in a hospital merger case could embolden federal regulators to bring more antitrust challenges against healthcare deals Apple defeats …
- May 10, 2013
- Susan Martin
Peer Monitor Economic Index falls in first quarter
The Peer Monitor Economic Index (PMI), which measures the relative health of the legal marketplace, fell six points in the first quarter to a reading of 50. A PMI of 65 or greater indicates strong law firm market performance. PMI is a composite index of law firm market performance using real-time data drawn from major …
- May 7, 2013
- Scott Augustin
The spirit of giving
Thomson Reuters has been a supporter of the National Kidney Foundation for many years. But recently, FindLaw had a very special reason to continue its support. Matthew Rognstad, a senior front end developer for FindLaw, has struggled with kidney disease since October 2011. When his kidneys failed and he went on dialysis, he started the …
- May 6, 2013
- Susan Martin
Law students get recognized at Supreme Court
Last week, two talented law school students were recognized at a U.S. Supreme Court reception during the ABA International Section Spring 2013 Meeting, hosted by WestlawNext. The spring meeting is one of the world’s most important gatherings of international lawyers and drew over 1,100 attendees from over 80 countries. The more than 500 guests at …
- May 2, 2013
- Susan Martin