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WestlawNext Case Evaluator goes mobile
This post was written by Megan Gustafson Thomson Reuters has launched the mobile application of WestlawNext’s powerful reporting tool, Case Evaluator. The new format will allow users to quickly research valuable information about similar cases from wherever they are – in court, in negotiations, while commuting or waiting for a flight. Case Evaluator arms users …
- November 6, 2012
- Susan Martin
The challenge of thriving in today’s economic climate
This post was written by Allison Guidette, managing direct of Large Law Firms Over the past five years, the legal industry has gone through substantial change and the economics of many law firms have evolved in kind. The credit crisis hit mid-2008 causing a big dip in demand for just about all legal services immediately …
- November 5, 2012
- Susan Martin
Peer Monitor Index falls again in third quarter
The Peer Monitor Economic Index (PMI), which measures the relative health of the legal marketplace, fell one point in the third quarter to a reading of 50, its second consecutive quarterly decline. According to the Q3 report, weakening demand for law firm services combined with rising costs continue to curtail firm profitability. A copy of …
- November 5, 2012
- Scott Augustin
The Westlaw editorial process for case law: Wrap-up
This post was written by Casey Hall. Recently Westlaw Insider completed a series on the Westlaw editorial process for case law. We thought this series from our Editorial Operations team has been interesting and insightful. While we take great pride in the technologies that enable WestlawNext and all of our legal solutions, the context and …
- November 1, 2012
- Susan Martin
Riding manatees & drinking wine with Thomas Jefferson — Podcast: October 2012
Our episode this month highlights some great legal aspects of interesting news stories. To start, our “Chaos in the Courts” segment shows one way of getting to know the local wildlife. Then in our “On the Blawgs” segment, we feature a story about a supposed wine collection of Thomson Jefferson’s. Our interview segment is with …
- October 31, 2012
- Leonard Lee
For customers affected by Hurricane Sandy
Let us know that you’re safe. We understand that the full extent of the damage will not be fully understood for days, but we want you to know we are here to help. The legal businesses of Thomson Reuters are committed to helping customers affected by Hurricane Sandy restore their practices and businesses as soon …
- October 30, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
Is the civil justice system broken?
This post was written by Rachel Billman. “In today’s world, litigation is a contact sport”, says New York attorney Anthony Curto. The courts are clogged with thousands of cases. Lawsuits often take years, they cost too much, drain all parties psychologically and financially, and produce outcomes that no one can predict. Day by day, with …
- October 29, 2012
- Susan Martin
Do lawyers understand cloud computing?
Cloud computing. A term regularly discussed in the technology arena, but what does it really mean to legal professionals? The common definition is the delivery of hosting data and other services over the Internet. But instead of storing data on your servers in the office basement, the data and applications are stored remotely, with access …
- October 29, 2012
- Jeff McCoy
New iPad app provides a glimpse into the careers of Thomson Reuters technologists
This post was written by Joel Leeman. Thomson Reuters must continuously innovate – developing new technologies and products to meet our customers’ needs. That’s why building a technology workforce that is talented, creative and most of all, innovative, is integral to our success. Not surprisingly, we’re an in-demand workplace for technology talent, and we’re filling …
- October 26, 2012
- Susan Martin