On Sept. 3, a Myanmar judge sentenced Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo to seven years in jail, following their investigation into the murder of 10 Rohingya men and boys. This week, Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen J. Adler wrote a powerful defense of the reporters in the New York Times. In the piece, Adler …
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Message to Customers Impacted by Hurricane Florence
Dear friends, As Hurricane Florence batters the southeast U.S. with winds and record rainfall, please know that we at Thomson Reuters have all who are in the path of the storm in our thoughts and prayers. While the full impact of the storm is still uncertain, we hope that you remain safe and can quickly …
Government Legal Departments Willing to Embrace AI and Technology
Despite challenging workloads and tightening resources, government law departments see promise in technology advancements, according to a Thomson Reuters survey of 218 government attorneys serving state, city and county jurisdictions nationwide. Of those surveyed, nearly half (48%) of government attorneys believe artificial intelligence (AI) is useful for task automation, and 25 percent said they believe …
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 …
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 …
Media highlights from the Westlaw Edge launch
Thursday’s Westlaw Edge launch is garnering positive coverage from legal industry media and bloggers. After being briefed by Thomson Reuters executives at our New York headquarters earlier this week, top industry outlets and blogs are featuring the news, including ABA Journal, LawSites, Legaltech news and Artificial Lawyer, among others. Industry influencers American Bar Association, American Association of Law Libraries, and American …
Thomson Reuters Unveils New Legal Research Platform with Advanced AI: Westlaw Edge
Thomson Reuters today introduced Westlaw Edge, the latest advancement in legal research, providing legal professionals with the next generation of AI-driven legal search, exclusive new warnings for law that is no longer valid, unrivaled litigation analytics, and sophisticated new research tools that help legal professionals deliver results to clients faster and more accurately. Law firms …
AI in Legal and Access to Justice
This past weekend, experts from around the country gathered in Denver for the American Association for Justice, which seeks to ensure that any person who is injured by misconduct or negligence can obtain justice through the court system. Among the presenters at the conference was Thomson Reuters own David Curle, Director of Technology and Innovations, …
The Internet of Things and Children’s Privacy
Advances in technology have created all kinds of internet-connected toys for children that hold the promise of machine learning, interaction, and access to personal data for both kids and parents. But with these devices also risk the exposure of children’s voices, images, and data to anyone. At the recent ABA Antitrust Spring meeting, Phyllis Marcus …
Thomson Reuters Recognizes Springfield Police Department with Everyday Heroes Award
Every single day, law enforcement and government investigative professionals, and their counterparts in the private sector protect all of us from people who might do harm to our persons or property. They do so quietly, and without regard to fame or fortune. We’re proud to support this work with investigative tools, including CLEAR and Westlaw …
