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Large Law Firm Market Has Strong Second Quarter Says Peer Monitor Index
The large law firm market scored a rare triple win in the second quarter, with strong gains in demand, rate growth and productivity. The Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Index (PMI), which measures the relative health of the U.S. large law firm market, surged ten points to 62, its highest reading since 2011. Demand for law …
- August 14, 2018
- Leonard Lee
Westlaw Edge at One Month: Media Highlights
Since the launch of Westlaw Edge, a month’s worth of solid media coverage has generated strong interest in the platform and contributed to a fast adoption rate among customers. Among the milestones achieved on the media side are more than 50 articles featuring the launch. Leading industry outlets and blogs highlighted Westlaw Edge with initial coverage focused on the …
- August 13, 2018
- Alex Cook
ABA Presents 10th Annual Liberty Achievement Award to Kathleen Dillon Narko
Earlier this month at the 2018 American Bar Association (ABA) annual meeting in Chicago, the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) – in partnership with Thomson Reuters – presented its 10th annual Liberty Achievement Award to recognize lawyers and judges who demonstrate leadership by actively promoting diversity in the legal profession. Kathleen Dillon Narko, …
- August 9, 2018
- Alex Cook
Canadian Lawyer Announces Top 25 Most Influential List for 2018
After several hundred nominations and 10,000 votes, Canadian Lawyer has revealed its annual Top 25 Most Influential list. Recognized for their achievements over the past 18 months, winners are split into five areas of influence in each of the following categories: Corporate Commercial, including Litigation Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal Changemakers: Leaders, Innovators or Catalysts Government/Non-Profits/Associations, …
- August 8, 2018
- Alex Cook
Tim Murphy: “I Don’t Think We’re Scared Enough” of Cyber Attacks
Amid a recent Reuters report that Facebook has suspended fake accounts looking to sow discord ahead of the upcoming November election, and as revelations that 12 Russian intelligence officials interfered with the 2016 election cycle continue to make shockwaves, concerns about cyber security and the integrity of online systems, and the functions they support, are …
- August 6, 2018
- Alex Cook
Black’s Law Dictionary 11th Edition, featured new terms
blockchain. A string of bundled digital records of completed cryptocurrency transactions during a specified time on a network collectively forming a ledger that is open to public view. car-hacking. Slang. The practice or an instance of stealing a car by using a handheld electronic device to compromise a keyless ignition system or other electronic or …
- July 30, 2018
- Kara Pederson
BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY POETRY OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Contest 1. PROMOTION DESCRIPTION: This Black’s Law Dictionary Contest begins at 10:00 am Central time on July 29 and ends at 3:00 pm August 23 (the …
- July 30, 2018
- Kara Pederson
California’s New GDPR-like Data Privacy Law & What It Means for Businesses
Just as businesses around the world are still trying to come to grips with complying with GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation – the sweeping new data privacy regulations that recently took effect in the European Union, California has passed legislation that will lead to similar regulations taking effect in 2020 that will impact any …
- July 26, 2018
- Leonard Lee
Law Firm Reputation in the KYC Age
My wife hates shopping. But with three active kids, a dog and an absent-minded husband, it’s necessary. To make her life a bit more convenient, she spends time finding ways to shop online. It’s hard to deny the convenience. But more important, it enables her to research and read reviews. I will often see her …
- July 24, 2018
- Alex Cook