A two-part podcast will feature state attorneys general as well as contributing authors to Cannabis Law Deskbook discussing the complexities of cannabis law and policy on Nov. 23. Recently published by Thomson Reuters in partnership with the Attorney General Alliance (AGA), Cannabis Law Deskbook provides a roadmap for navigating the patchwork of federal, state, and local laws …
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Cannabis Law Deskbook: A Roadmap for Navigating Laws on the U.S. and Canadian Cannabis and Hemp Markets
Thomson Reuters recently released the first broad, in-depth accounting of the evolving field of cannabis law with Cannabis Law Deskbook, published in partnership with the Attorney General Alliance (AGA). It provides a roadmap for navigating the patchwork of federal, state and local laws governing the U.S. and Canadian cannabis and hemp markets. Austin Bernstein is …
One Year After the George Floyd Killing – Community Rebuilding & Police Reform
The events last summer following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police shook the city of Minneapolis to its core. Days of riots and unrest destroyed scores of business, particularly in the Lake Street area, where rebuilding is still taking place. Many parts of the community have pulled together to assist with the rebuilding …
Minnesota Lawyer Honors Sharon Sayles Belton Among 2020 Attorneys of the Year
Sharon Sayles Belton, vice president of Partnerships and Alliances at Thomson Reuters, was honored in Minnesota Lawyer’s 2020 Attorneys of the Year ceremony yesterday. She was recognized for her outstanding service to the profession as part of an annual event – held virtually this year – that honors attorneys for their work in procuring a …
Thomson Reuters Employees Use Paid Time-Off to Serve Communities in Need
Last week, the Star Tribune shared how the Red Cross is in need of volunteers to support communities in crisis as wildfires overwhelm the West Coast and hurricanes pound the South. Among the volunteers interviewed was Julie Buerkle, a technology delivery manager for Thomson Reuters. Buerkle is currently in Florida using her paid vacation time …
Thomson Reuters Awards Grants to Organizations Rebuilding Minneapolis and St. Paul Communities
This week, CityPages featured an in-depth look at the Lake Street neighborhood in Minneapolis, among the areas hardest hit by the civil unrest following the tragic death of George Floyd. CityPages reporter Susan Du explored the history of the diverse neighborhood – with its reputation as “an incubator of immigrant dreams” – as well as …
Judge Bernice B. Donald named inaugural winner of the TIPS Lifetime Liberty Achievement Award
Yesterday, I had the honor of presenting the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) inaugural Lifetime Liberty Achievement Award. As part of our longstanding commitment to promoting diversity in the law, Thomson Reuters has sponsored the TIPS Liberty Achievement Award – which recognizes attorneys and judges who are exemplary role models …
Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Programs: Perspectives and Support from Thomson Reuters
This week the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum hosted a panel of thought leaders from law enforcement and civic organizations to discuss the evolution and challenges of anti-bias programs, as well as solutions for meeting the need for enhanced training regimens in police academies. Sharon Sayles-Belton, Thomson Reuters vice president of Partnerships and Alliances, …
Charitable Partnerships are Helping Thomson Reuters Build Relationships
This is a guest post from Sharon Sayles Belton, vice president of Government Partnerships & Alliances for Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters strives to be a good neighbor in the communities where our employees live and work, including supporting charitable efforts our employees are engaged in. One example is our partnership with Wilderness Inquiry, a nonprofit that …
Citizens League Honors Sharon Sayles Belton for Leadership in Public Service
The Citizens League in Minneapolis recently honored Sharon Sayles Belton for her leadership and long-standing commitment to public service. Sayles Belton is the Government Partnerships & Alliances Lead for Thomson Reuters, and in her role she draws from decades of leadership in civic engagement. She was the first woman and first person of color elected …