Next week (9/25-9/27), the ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) 16th Annual AML & Financial Crimes Conference will kick-off at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Some 2,500 public and private sector professionals will gather to discuss a range of topics across the anti-money laundering landscape, including experts from Thomson Reuters. Legal …
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Bigger Law Firm Magazine lists Legal Current among Top 12 Podcast Picks for 2017
Bigger Law Firm Magazine has named its Top 12 Podcast Picks for 2017, and who’s that at No. 5? Legal Current! As they note in their piece, “Podcasting has not always been the communication tool of choice for attorneys but the last decade has seen some truly groundbreaking series that prove podcasting can be a …
- September 20, 2017
- Alex Cook
Electronic Device Searches: What Business Travelers Should Know About Searches and Seizures of Electronic Devices at US Borders and Airports
U.S. border agents have significantly increased the number of searches of electronic devices at borders and airports. Companies understandably are worried about the confidential information stored on their employees’ mobile phones, laptops or other electronic devices. so the companies should know what information may be at risk and understand what could happen when their employees …
- September 15, 2017
- Alex Cook
Change Management and Buy-In – The Final Ingredient of the Court Case Management Cookbook
The third and final ingredient for the Court Case Management Cookbook gets a little personal. We can dive into the technical details of systems and the benefits of various technology stacks. But when it comes down to the day-to-day use and success of a system it hinges on the ability for the court staff to …
- September 14, 2017
- Alex Cook
The Real-World Risks of a Slow Mobile Website
Worrying about how quickly a website may load on your smartphone can be a nuisance when you’re just looking to occupy your time waiting for a table at a restaurant or for that friend who thinks running late is cardio. But for people looking to find legal assistance on their mobile device in the midst …
- September 14, 2017
- Alex Cook
Configuration vs. Customization – the second ingredient of the Court Case Management Cookbook
Creating an innovation-seeking RFP was the first key ingredient to the Court Case Management Cookbook. Now that you’re taking a more discerning look the technology needs of your court, the second key ingredient is ensuring the system is configurable. When in the midst of selecting a court case management system (CMS), the pull to select …
- September 13, 2017
- Alex Cook
A Message to Customers Affected By Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Dear friend, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you recover from the massive storms that have so dramatically impacted Texas and Florida and will likely affect parts of Florida’s neighboring states in the days to come. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe. In Florida and areas still being affected …
- September 12, 2017
- Alex Cook
Court Case Management Cookbook – Do you have the right ingredients to build a successful case management system?
The right ingredients make all the difference. From baking to sportscars, the quality of the elements that make up the whole can be a delight or a disaster. At the Court Technology Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thomson Reuters will showcase three key ingredients to building a successful court case management system (CMS). Throughout …
- September 12, 2017
- Alex Cook
Hurricanes & Disaster Recovery Legal Issues for Businesses
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have produced numerous fatalities and billions of dollars in property damage. As devastated areas move into recovery mode, numerous legal issues will arise for impacted businesses. Rachel Steely of Gardere Wynne Sewell in Houston discusses what businesses need to keep in mind as they recover from the aftermath of storms and …
- September 7, 2017
- Leonard Lee
Highly Successful Law Firms Have Greater Business Development, Marketing and Technology Focus
Some law firms have been able to notably outperform their peers even though the overall large law firm market is experiencing flat to little growth. A new report from the Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute suggests that investments in areas such as business development, marketing and technology may be a key factor defining the higher-performing …
- September 6, 2017
- Leonard Lee