The Peer Monitor Economic Index (PMI), which measures the relative health of the legal marketplace, fell six points in the first quarter to a reading of 50. A PMI of 65 or greater indicates strong law firm market performance. PMI is a composite index of law firm market performance using real-time data drawn from major …
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Allison Guidette and Ian Nelson on next steps in the PLC acquisition
In the final clip of our four-part series with Allison Guidette, managing director of Large Law firms for Thomson Reuters, and Ian Nelson, senior director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development for Practical Law Company, Guidette and Nelson discusses how the Practical Law Company team is handling the acquisition and what the next steps are …
- May 7, 2013
- Susan Martin
The spirit of giving
Thomson Reuters has been a supporter of the National Kidney Foundation for many years. But recently, FindLaw had a very special reason to continue its support. Matthew Rognstad, a senior front end developer for FindLaw, has struggled with kidney disease since October 2011. When his kidneys failed and he went on dialysis, he started the …
- May 6, 2013
- Susan Martin
Law students get recognized at Supreme Court
Last week, two talented law school students were recognized at a U.S. Supreme Court reception during the ABA International Section Spring 2013 Meeting, hosted by WestlawNext. The spring meeting is one of the world’s most important gatherings of international lawyers and drew over 1,100 attendees from over 80 countries. The more than 500 guests at …
- May 2, 2013
- Susan Martin
Allison Guidette and Ian Nelson on how PLC will integrate with legal solutions
In the third part of our four-part series with Allison Guidette, managing director of Large Law firms for Thomson Reuters, and Ian Nelson, senior director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development for Practical Law Company, Guidette and Nelson discuss how Practical Law Company will integrate with Thomson Reuters and its legal solutions offerings. Guidette talks …
- May 1, 2013
- Susan Martin
Youth Perspectives on Sustainability – Merculine Maoncha Rabera, Kenya
In honor of Earth Week, Thomson Reuters launched Youth Perspectives, a new sub-site of the Thomson Reuters Sustainability site featuring observations from environmentally-conscious young people across the globe. Legal Current will regularly feature stories from Youth Perspectives that offer unique insights on sustainability, particularly where it intersects the law or human rights issues. This week, …
- April 30, 2013
- Alex Cook
Legal News Brief – April 26, 2013
Before you head out for the weekend, check out your legal news headlines from Thomson Reuters News and Insight. Analysis: ‘Landmark’ ruling says commentary not needed for fair use defense The 2nd Circuit’s ruling in a closely watched copyright case involving appropriation of artwork could have wide significance and has helped clarify how a defendant …
- April 26, 2013
- Susan Martin
Consortium on Litigation, Information Law & E-Discovery
Three cities. One day. One conference. All connected. In a groundbreaking, cross-continental conference that will take place in three cities on May 1, Thomson Reuters, in conjunction with Electronic Discovery Institute, will host The Consortium on Litigation, Information Law & E-Discovery. This conference will employ Cisco TelePresence technology to seamlessly connect panelists and attendees from …
- April 26, 2013
- Jeff McCoy
FindLaw survey says nearly a quarter of Americans have never checked their credit report
Have you checked your credit report lately? According to a new survey by FindLaw, nearly one in four Americans has never looked at their credit report. People with more income are somewhat more likely to check their reports. However, a significant percentage of people even at the highest income levels say they have never checked …
- April 25, 2013
- Leonard Lee
J. Thomas McCarthy marks 40th anniversary with Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Nationally renowned author, professor, attorney and IP Hall of Famer J. Thomas McCarthy, celebrates 40 years as a Thomson Reuters Westlaw author in 2013. McCarthy has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including the 2012 Intellectual Asset Management’s Intellectual Property Hall of Fame, and is also founding director of the University of San Francisco’s McCarthy Institute …
- April 25, 2013
- Susan Martin