As we move into the New Year, many people are looking back on 2011 and beginning to make predictions for what might happen in 2012. We’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and examine different areas of legal practice, how they’ve evolved in the past year and things to look for in 2012. To kick-off …
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Super Lawyers announces pro bono award recipients
Super Lawyers is announcing eight recipients of its newly created Pro Bono Award. The award honors legal professionals, students and institutions that exemplify excellence in the practice of law through offering volunteer legal services to the poor, disadvantaged or exploited. From providing free legal counsel to Hawaii’s most vulnerable citizens, to combating human trafficking, to aiding …
- January 25, 2012
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters Technology Conferences 2012
Attendees were offered numerous sessions that included such topics as mobile web versus mobile apps, the cloud, collaboration, Android versus iOS development, and more. During the internal conference, James Powell, chief technology officer for Thomson Reuters, gave the keynote address about the central role of technology at Thomson Reuters. At the external conference, attendees received …
- January 25, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
NACDL CLE content now on West LegalEdcenter
CLE content from NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers) is now on West LegalEdCenter. NACDL’s CLE offerings, which feature nationally-recognized speakers addressing the most current and relative issues in the criminal defense community, is available to NACDL members and other attorneys.
- January 24, 2012
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters joins Minnesota Twins roster
Thomson Reuters announced today it has joined the elite roster of the Minnesota Twins, serving as the title sponsor for the Champions Club. The Thomson Reuters Champions Club is an exclusive, premium club and seating area that offers numerous benefits and amenities to its guests. As part of the multi-year partnership, Thomson Reuters will receive signage throughout the …
- January 23, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
Resolve to become a WestlawNext expert in 2012
Sign up for the WestlawNext Tip of the Week and you’ll receive a weekly research tip delivered directly to your email inbox. Check out this week’s tip to start you off. Also, visit WestlawNext.com/tipoftheweek to: – Subscribe to our free weekly email – Browse the archives for past tips either by date or topic – Submit suggestions for product changes or …
- January 19, 2012
- Susan Martin
Super Lawyers advisory board member arguing before the Supreme Court – again
Carter Phillips, managing partner of Sidley Austin in Washington, D.C., and a member of the Super Lawyers Advisory Board, has argued more cases before the U.S. Supreme Court than any other attorney currently in private practice. And just this week, he was at it again, this time representing Fox Television in a case involving the limitations of …
- January 17, 2012
- Susan Martin
Top 11 of 2011
As 2011 draws to a close, we take a quick look back on some of the most popular posts, videos and podcasts of the year. So here it goes, our Top 11 of 2011: 1. “The Game” stuns attendees at legal marketing awards program 2. AALL Gets First Look at New eReader Application: Thomson Reuters ProView 3. Thomson …
- December 30, 2011
- Jeff McCoy
Meet the blind student who is ‘Westlaw India’s’ No.1 champion
An exceptional student at the top of his law class, Amar Jain is on the right track for a successful legal career in his home country of India. It’s not just his academic achievements that make Amar out of the ordinary though. The 4th year student stands out from his peers at Mumbai’s Government Law College because …
- December 29, 2011
- Susan Martin
The top 3 criminal trials of 2011
As we count down the final days of 2011, we recall some of the momentous happenings in the courts during the past year. It’s clear that 2011 was a big year for criminal trials and proceedings. As reported on the FindLaw Blotter blog, Lindsay Lohan was in and out of court (and rehab). Barry Bonds finally stood trial. Rod Blagojevich was convicted again. And …
- December 28, 2011
- Jeff McCoy
