The 14th annual William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award, created by Thomson Reuters and the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), was presented to Hon. Harlin D. “Cooter” Hale, United States Bankruptcy Judge for Northern District of Texas, during the ABI Luncheon at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on …
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Rise in Biosimilars Approvals Leads to Increased Litigation in US
Since the enactment of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA), the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved more than 20 biosimilar products, and, as the market has grown, litigation activity concerning biosimilars has increased rapidly. Signed into law as part of the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010, the BPCIA is codified …
- November 14, 2019
- Kara Pederson
Memphis, Wiseman, and the NCAA: Taking Stock of the Latest in College Basketball Litigation
UPDATE 11/22/19: The NCAA has ruled James wiseman ineligible and will require him to pay $11,500.00 to charity, sit out nine games the impermissible benefit, plus three additional games punitively for playing the first three games of the season after being deemed “likely ineligible.” Sports Illustrated reported the NCAA may be opening an infractions case …
- November 13, 2019
- Peter Colin
Corporate Legal Departments Increasingly Relied Upon to Do More, According to LDO Index Report
More than two-thirds (68 percent) of legal departments said they are facing increasing legal work demands. This is among the findings from the fourth edition of the “Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker™ Legal Department Operations (LDO) Index Report.” The report, released in late October, looks at the qualitative and quantitative insights into the operations of corporate …
- November 11, 2019
- Jeff McCoy
Charitable Partnerships are Helping Thomson Reuters Build Relationships
This is a guest post from Sharon Sayles Belton, vice president of Government Partnerships & Alliances for Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters strives to be a good neighbor in the communities where our employees live and work, including supporting charitable efforts our employees are engaged in. One example is our partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, a nonprofit that …
- November 8, 2019
- Carrie Brooker
Thomson Reuters Acquires Acritas
Thomson Reuters has acquired Acritas, a market analysis, research and advisory services business serving the global legal market. Thomson Reuters has worked extensively with Acritas and we have much in common – most notably a shared passion and commitment to deliver market insights and industry-leading thought leadership that benefits our clients. “We are excited to …
- November 8, 2019
- Jeff McCoy
Law Firms Leaders Optimistic About Growth, Unsure About Making Radical Changes
Law firms face numerous challenges, including those coming from clients, from within their own firms, and from the economy in general. But how much change are law firms willing to embrace to meet those challenges? The “2019 Law Firm Business Leaders Report: Outlook for U.S.-Based Local & Regional Firms” interviewed law firm leaders. They are …
- November 5, 2019
- Leonard Lee
Demand for Large Law Firm Services Surges in Q3: Peer Monitor Index
Demand for large law firm services surged in the third quarter to one of its highest levels since the end of the recession. The Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Economic Index Report (PMI) says the PMI rose three points to 56 — its second consecutive quarterly gain. However, lagging productivity and rising costs dampened profitability slightly. …
- November 4, 2019
- Leonard Lee
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Discussion, part 2 – Special Podcast Series: Wright & Miller’s Federal Practice & Procedure Marks 50 Years of Publication, episode 5
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has served on the bench for nearly forty years. She was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993 after serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit. Prior to that, she was a professor of law at both Rutgers Law School and Columbia Law School teaching civil …
- November 4, 2019
- Leonard Lee
Citizens League Honors Sharon Sayles Belton for Leadership in Public Service
The Citizens League in Minneapolis recently honored Sharon Sayles Belton for her leadership and long-standing commitment to public service. Sayles Belton is the Government Partnerships & Alliances Lead for Thomson Reuters, and in her role she draws from decades of leadership in civic engagement. She was the first woman and first person of color elected …
- November 1, 2019
- Carrie Brooker