Too many organizations are stuck in the status quo and fail to think differently or solve problems creatively. The very structures that are put in place to help organizations grow are now holding them back from innovating. This was the central topic of Lisa Bodell’s keynote address at ILTACON 2018. Bodell, CEO of futurethink and author of the best-selling …
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NACo 2018 Q&A with Michele Engdahl
Last month, the 2018 National Association of Counties Annual Conference and Exposition was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. During the show, we had a chance to catch up with Michele Engdahl, director of Government Affairs at Thomson Reuters about her impressions of NACo, pressing topics she sees among attendees and more. Legal …
NACo 2018 Panel: The Fiscal Case for Criminal Justice Reform
Last month, county executives from around the country gathered for the 2018 National Association of Counties Annual Conference and Exposition at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. While the heat and humidity of a Tennessee summer would be enough to sap the energy from almost anyone, the thousands in attendance were abuzz, seeking solutions to …
Insights From the Edge, episode 2: The Meaning of AI for Legal Research
Insights from the Edge This podcast series brings you the latest legal trends and topics as Insight Attorneys sit down with industry experts to discuss hot legal topics. Explore our latest topics to stay informed. Episode 2: The Meaning of AI for Legal Research Many legal professionals currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
