Discussions of how technology will change the legal profession seem to go as far back as Hammurabi at this point, but with the new reality of artificial intelligence, the narrative continues to evolve. Eric Laughlin, managing director of the Corporate Segment and general manager for the Legal Managed Services at Thomson Reuters, joins legal thought …
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How Policy Traction on the Paris Climate Change Agreement May Take Hold
On April 22, 2016 – Earth Day – delegates from 150 nations gathered at United Nations headquarters in New York to sign the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The agreement was the signature product of the COP21 climate change talks held in Paris late last November, calling for participating countries to actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions …
Social media, drum breaks & Rock n’ Roll
Ever since MySpace came on to the scene, social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram has enabled emerging bands to build a following in hopes of breaking out without the aid of record labels and promoters. But are there legal pitfalls that aspiring musicians should be aware of in an era of social media, …
Would a “Brexit” Be Bad News for London’s Bankers and Lawyers?
Would a “Brexit” – a British exit from the European Union – be bad news for London’s bankers and lawyers? A capacity crowd from the legal and financial industries gathered in Thomson Reuters auditorium in Canary Wharf in London on April 20 to debate the motion. To date, a number of high-profile figures – including …
The Liar’s Plea – More Efficient Justice or Justice Denied?
What does a prosecutor do when they have a bad case? Maybe use the “liar’s plea.” This option allows a defendant to plead guilty to a different charge they did not commit in order for the prosecution to move the case forward. By using a liar’s plea, a defendant can plead guilty to a much …
One Innovative Method for Tackling Gender Biases in Hiring & Talent Development
Everyone thinks they are fair and objective, but the reality is that everyone has biases. As humans, we are biased without knowing when we are and in what situations the bias may show up, which is commonly termed as “unconscious” or “implicit” bias. To mitigate the impact of these unconscious biases, it’s important to consciously …
Serengeti Tracker Starts 2016 with New Enhancements, Name Change
Launched in 2001, Serengeti Tracker™ is used by more than 950 in-house law departments across 192 countries and is the highest rated e-billing and matter management platform designed for corporate legal departments and law firms. This year, several improvements have been added to enhance the ease-of-use and the solution has been renamed Thomson Reuters Legal …
The Life of a White House Correspondent: Caren Bohan of Reuters
The 2016 election has been a fascinating affair for pudits and the public alike, and with just over six months until election day, there are bound to be many surprises. Of the people fortunate enough to have a front row seat is Caren Bohan, deputy U.S. elections editor for Reuters. She has covered the White …
Harpaz Waves Caution Flag on New Treasury Inversion Rules
Last week, the U.S Treasury Department issued changes to curb corporate inversions. Soon after, Pfizer and Allergan called-off plans for their $160 billion merger. The merger would have shifted the Pfizer headquarters to Ireland, where the firm also would be subject to a lower tax rate. While this was seen as a quick win in …
Nominations Open for 2016 IACP/Thomson Reuters Award for Excellence in Criminal Investigation
From law firms to law enforcement, technology has augmented the way professional investigators do their work. And so each year, Thomson Reuters and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognize a law enforcement agency, law enforcement unit, task force or inter-agency task force for innovation and excellence in the area of criminal investigations, …
