Competition for legal services is increasing as law firms compete with legal process outsourcing (LPO), the Big Four, increased use of inside counsel, and others. In response, some firms are developing new approaches to meet client needs. A few years ago, Fenwick & West rolled out FLEX by Fenwick to provide flexible solutions for interim …
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Thomson Reuters Named the Leading U.S. Brand in Acritas’ Inaugural U.S. Alternative Legal Brand Index
Thomson Reuters has been named the strongest brand in an exciting new index that focuses on the U.S. providers of innovative and technology-driven services that are helping legal professionals respond to demands for great efficiency, flexibility and reduced costs. Acritas, a leading global legal market research company, has just published its inaugural U.S. Alternative Legal Brand Index, …
ABA TECHSHOW 2016 Session Preview with Ed Friedland
As the old saying does, “If your general counsel isn’t happy, no one is happy.” OK, so maybe that’s not a saying, but there’s no doubt that the expertise of the in-house lawyer is indispensible, and a strong partnership with these colleagues can have broad implications on the success of your organization. As ABA TECHSHOW …
ACCAM15 – Similarities and Differences: In-house Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
There are many differences between the roles of in-house counsel and chief compliance officer, but for the majority of in-house counsel, you can almost guarantee some lost sleep from worrying about compliance. At the Association of Corporate Counsel annual meeting, a session titled “Role and Responsibility of the Chief Compliance Officer” discussed many of the …
ACCAM15 – Maximize the value of your legal department
The Association of Corporate Counsel annual conference is underway in Boston. Legal department professionals from across the globe have gathered to network and learn new methods to maximize the value of their legal department. Thomson Reuters is working to help in-house legal professionals answer the call to do more with less, from contract negotiations to …
Thomson Reuters steps up international expansion plans for Serengeti Tracker
Thomson Reuters has stepped up its plans for the international expansion of Serengeti Tracker with the introduction of servers at its state-of-the-art data centre facility in the UK. The investment in the UK facility provides a comprehensive hosting service for Serengeti’s customers around the world and underscores the company’s commitment to the corporate legal sector. …
Law Firm Leaders Forum: The changing nature of the legal process
The legal marketplace continues to evolve, creating various models and opportunities for the legal process to be delivered. The various methods impact personnel, costs, quality, job performance and career growth. A recent panel at the 19th annual Law Firm Leaders Forum, hosted by Thomson Reuters, addressed these and other issues surrounding the changing nature of …
Rob Thomas on his recent presentation at the UK Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum
This post was written by Rob Thomas, vice president, Market Development Group, Corporate Legal segment at Thomson Reuters The recent Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum in Surrey provided a look into the latest developments in the in-house profession, from the evolving role of the general counsel, to pressures on law departments to operate more efficiently, …
Serengeti hosts an evening with Richard Susskind
Serengeti, a Thomson Reuters business, is hosting an evening with Richard Susskind on Tuesday, Sept. 30. This exclusive free event for in-house counsel is to celebrate the expansion of the Serengeti business in the UK, and presents an unmissable opportunity to hear one of the legal industries most highly regarded thought-leaders speak. The event will be …