Federal regulations change frequently, and keeping up can quickly become a nightmare, as tens of thousands of changes are made every year. A new feature in Westlaw Edge — Regulations Compare — lets users see the most recent changes to a federal regulation and compare any two versions going back to 2005, saving significant time. …
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Firm Central Now Handles Small Firm Accounting Too
Small firms are also small businesses and accounting is a critical function. Firm Central has added accounting software, which allows small and solo firms to now manage both their matters and finances all in one place, and eliminates the need for third-party accounting software. Firm Central provides a comprehensive “real-time” picture of the financial health …
Improving Access to Justice in Africa – For Public Consumption podcast
The ongoing commitment of Thomson Reuters to access to justice and the global rule of law manifests through its long-standing support of programs like Books for Africa – a non-profit organization that sends millions of books, computers, e-books and other educational materials to countries throughout Africa. But the work to strengthen and improve the legal …
A Look at the Data: AML Compliance Leaders Address New Requirements with Technology, Staff
The commencement of anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for financial institutions issued in May 2018 has caused increasing numbers of firms to shift their hiring and focus of compliance staff toward more efficient customer due diligence (CDD) practices, rather than addressing and managing regulatory change. That’s one of several key takeaways from the 2018 Thomson Reuters …
ACC 2018: Innovation is More Than Just New Products. Recapping ACC’s Panel on “Who Innovates?”
When thinking about innovation, it’s tempting to think about mobile phones, electronics, and gadgets of various shapes and sizes. In other words: products. The primary focus of the discussion with Richard Brait and Dan Dagan of Siemens Canada’s corporate legal department, David Kruse, partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), and yours truly, Brian …
Defining moments in LGBT civil rights
October marks LGBT History Month, so we turn to Thomson Reuters Westlaw for historical perspective on key U.S. Supreme Court rulings and legislation related to LGBT civil rights. The landmark civil rights case Lawrence v. Texas marks its 15th anniversary this year. In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled a Texas statute criminalizing consensual same-sex acts violated …
When Dispute Resolution Clauses Blow Up – ACC 2018 Panel Discussion
According to Black’s Law Dictionary, arbitration is “a method of dispute resolution involving one or more neutral third parties, who are agreed to by the disputing parties and whose decision is binding.” At the 2018 Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting, a panel moderated by Steve Skulnik of Thomson Reuters discussed dispute resolution various clauses …
Global Food Crisis & Innovative Technology Approaches
Earlier this month marked the celebration of World Food Day, which recognizes the persistent issue of food security around the globe. As recent United Nations data suggests, hunger impacts 2 billion people worldwide, and of that, 240 million are women, children, and the elderly who live in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a technology company, Thomson Reuters …
Dealing with Generational Shifts in the Workforce: ACC 2018 Keynote
How many generations do you work with in your organization? Three? Maybe four? Does your frustration level ever rise due to how different generations work or their expectations? These questions were just a couple that Jason Dorsey, co-founder and president of the Center for Generational Kinetics, asked the audience, spanning four generations, during his opening …
Collaborating With Legal Tech Startups – Legal Geek 2018 Conference
The Legal Geek Conference in London gathered together legal technologists from around the world. Carlos Gamez, senior director of innovation at Thomson Reuters, presented at the conference on how corporations like Thomson Reuters collaborate effectively with startups to create innovative solutions for the legal market. To listen, click here (to download and listen later, right-click)
