When, where and how to vote are top of mind as the U.S. counts down to the 2020 presidential election, along with many state and local elections. Thomson Reuters offers resources and expert analysis to provide trusted information around how to participate in the U.S. election and the laws that protect, and restrict, the right …
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Legal Department Operations Index Reveals Staffing, Technology Changes Due to COVID-19
Findings of the latest Thomson Reuters Legal Department Operations (LDO) Index reveal 81% of legal departments surveyed have dedicated legal operations staff, up from 57%. It’s the first time the survey – now in its fifth edition – has seen a significant shift in how legal departments are operating. The report showed legal departments’ use of …
ILTA>ON 2020: Six Predictions From Richard Punt’s Keynote
Among the highlights of today’s ILTA>ON sessions was the keynote address delivered by Richard Punt, managing director of Legal Strategy and Market Development for Thomson Reuters. In his speech, After the Quake: Predictions for an Uncertain Legal Future, he explored the longer-term implications of the past few months for a legal market already in flux …
Demand for Law Firm Services Endures Largest Quarterly Drop Since 2009: Peer Monitor Index
The Q2 2020 Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor Economic Index (PMI) report showed the large law firm market struggled in the second quarter as a result of stay-at-home orders, court closures and broader economic slowdowns. The PMI dropped by six points to 51, with demand for law firm services enduring its largest quarterly drop since 2009, …
Voting and the Law: Resources from Thomson Reuters
The U.S. presidential election is four months away, and state officials are busy preparing for Election Day amid a pandemic. Thomson Reuters offers several resources and expert analysis on voting and the laws that protect, and restrict, the right to vote. Last week, Reuters journalist Andy Sullivan reported on mail-in voting, noting it’s expected to …
Webinars: Firm Business Development, Employee Mental Health During a Unique Business Environment
Law firms, as well as their attorneys and staff, are facing unique circumstances and firm leaders are dealing with new challenges in managing their business, as well as their employees. The Thomson Reuters Institute is presenting a series of webinars to help law firm leaders navigate in uncertain times. Together, these webinars can offer valuable …
Thomson Reuters Resource Center: Staying Current on COVID-19
As the global spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, our main objective at Thomson Reuters is to support customers and their businesses. As part of this commitment, Thomson Reuters developed a COVID-19 resource center earlier this week to help navigate this complicated and fast-changing environment. It includes several free resources, created and curated by Thomson Reuters …