Fraud in companies is reportedly more likely to be discovered by insider tips than any other detection method, and with various whistleblower programs including the new SEC Whistleblower Program, whistleblowers from various walks of life and businesses are more comfortable coming forward and reporting wide variations of violations to regulators and law enforcement. Recently, West …
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WestlawNext Case Evaluator goes mobile
This post was written by Megan Gustafson Thomson Reuters has launched the mobile application of WestlawNext’s powerful reporting tool, Case Evaluator. The new format will allow users to quickly research valuable information about similar cases from wherever they are – in court, in negotiations, while commuting or waiting for a flight. Case Evaluator arms users …
- November 6, 2012
- Susan Martin
The Westlaw editorial process for case law: Wrap-up
This post was written by Casey Hall. Recently Westlaw Insider completed a series on the Westlaw editorial process for case law. We thought this series from our Editorial Operations team has been interesting and insightful. While we take great pride in the technologies that enable WestlawNext and all of our legal solutions, the context and …
- November 1, 2012
- Susan Martin
LTNY booth conversations
As usual, LegalTech New York was a hive of activity ranging from networking to meetings to presentations to the all-important show floor. The Thomson Reuters booth was no different with visitors checking out the latest products and enhancements. One area that drew a lot of attention was the WestlawNext area, which highlighted the advantages offered through the legal …
- February 7, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
Thomson Reuters ProView eReader platform adds new countries, features
Mobile technologies are definitely a hot topic at LegalTech NY, and there’s a lot of excitement in the Thomson Reuters booth with demonstrations of the Thomson ReutersProView app for the iPad. ProView launches shortly in Australia, following its successful introduction in the US, UK and Canada. ProView has features including full-text Boolean search, and updating of content as new editions …
- February 1, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
Legal project management comes full circle
by Nathan Bowie, Thomson Reuters Engage The first version of Microsoft ProjectTM for WindowsTM was released in 1990. Between then and now, many law firm CIOs have variously cajoled, begged and even threatened attorneys to apply even the meanest vestiges of project management tools and methodologies to their practices. Until very recently, these attempts have met with unmitigated failure, …
- February 1, 2012
- Susan Martin
Westlaw Drafting Assistant – Transactional
For transactional attorneys, drafting contracts, agreements and other legal forms can be a time-consuming process. Westlaw Drafting Assistant – Transactional is the first comprehensive set of automated tools and content to help attorneys prepare transactional documents with greater efficiency and accuracy. Users can quickly and easily find a document or template to use as a …
- January 31, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
WestlawNext iPad app adds new collaboration capabilities
Not surprisingly, some of the hottest topics being discussed here at LegalTech NY are mobile applications for lawyers-on-the-go. With the iPad nearly becoming standard equipment for lawyers these days, WestlawNext is rolling out new collaboration tools for its iPad app. Enhanced folder sharing lets users share research results with people both within and outside their organization, as well …
- January 30, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
Practice Innovations Newsletter – October edition
An excellent resource for large law firm practitioners, the Practice Innovations Newsletter has just published the October edition. The feature article highlights a case study on the role of the Alternative Fee Manager, discussing existing and emerging roles for the AFA Manager and how AFAs aid in fee conversations with clients. Also in this issue is information …
- October 17, 2011
- Susan Martin
More online book options for law students on the West Store
Today’s law students need fast, easy and convenient online access to law books. Hundreds of the most popular casebooks and study aids from West, Foundation Press and Gilbert are now available for purchase in Online Book format from the West Store. Online Books are digital versions that can be viewed and accessed through desktop computers, laptops and mobile …
- September 15, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
