In today’s competitive legal environment, it is necessary for legal researchers to stay current on daily news and breaking legal developments. In order to manage that, legal professionals need the right tools to do their jobs effective and efficiently, while serving the best interests of their clients. Thomson Reuters and Wolters Kluwer Law & Business …
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Reference Attorney Blog discussion at AALL
The West Reference Attorney Blog is a popular read for attorneys, legal researchers and other legal professionals. It has research tips, legal news, recent cases, and much more. At the AALL 105th Annual Meeting & Conference, we’ve been talking with law librarians about how they use the West Reference Attorney blog. Heidi Bloedow, vice president …
- July 23, 2012
- Scott Augustin
DISROBED: An Inside Look at the Life and Work of a Federal Trial Judge
Providing a view into the private world of a sitting judge on one of the highest benches, and in one of the world’s most famous cities, Judge Frederic Block gives a personal account of his experiences with controversial legal topics such as the death penalty, racketeering, terrorism, discrimination and foreign affairs in his new book. …
- July 23, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
The key role of librarians in knowledge management
As firms strive for greater efficiency and delivering greater value to clients, knowledge management system can help firms by streamlining search. Because of their skill set and experience, librarians are uniquely positioned to help firms get the most out of their knowledge management systems. According to the 2011 ALM Law Librarian Survey, 57 percent are …
- July 22, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
Mobility in legal reference materials at AALL
Thomson Reuters ProView, the professional-grade eReader platform, continues to expand its offering. New functionality for the iPad includes an enhanced user interface and better management of eBook libraries. Android, Windows and Mac versions are now available. Current ProView eBook content includes court rules for selected states, and ProView continues to add new titles. Other ProView …
- July 22, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
Welcome to the AALL Annual Meeting
It’s that time of year again! The 105th Annual AALL Annual Meeting & Conference is underway in Boston. We’re looking forward to four exciting days of learning and networking, and finding out what’s new and what some of the pressing issues are for legal information professionals. We hope to see some familiar faces, as well …
- July 21, 2012
- Gretchen DeSutter
WestlawNext enhances mobile productivity
Thomson Reuters provides easy and intuitive access to the best content and features of WestlawNext for those who are frequently on the go. Multiple mobile offerings include the award-winning iPad® app, Android® app and a mobile website, enabling customers to be efficient and productive whenever and wherever they go, and allowing them to respond to a client’s needs in …
- July 20, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
Thomson Reuters to celebrate Everyday Heroes
After 21 years of escaping justice, a fugitive convicted sex offender was finally caught and put behind bars after investigators pinpointed his location via CLEAR, the powerful Thomson Reuters investigative platform. The “ah-ha” moment that investigator must have had when the missing piece of information was found is the focus of the 2012 Everyday Heroes …
- July 19, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
Westlaw CaseLogistix 5.4 launched, enhanced integration with Westlaw Case Notebook
Managing litigation quickly and efficiently requires effective managing of information. Cases involve many different types of information that need to be organized, analyzed and shared with other team members. The latest version of the Westlaw CaseLogistix eDiscovery platform provides enhanced integration with Westlaw Case Notebook. Previous versions allowed key e-discovery documents to be sent into West Case Notebook. Now, documents …
- July 18, 2012
- Scott Augustin
Thomson Reuters ProView adds new eReader features, plus Android, Windows, Mac versions
People use all sorts of mobile devices these days, so Thomson Reuters ProView has added new versions that expand its reach. The first eReader platform specifically built from the ground up for professional use now has public beta versions available for Android tablets, as well as Windows and Mac desktops and laptops. Meanwhile, iPad users get an updated …
- July 10, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
