Thomson Reuters announced today that it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Casetext, Inc., a provider of technology for legal professionals, for a purchase price of $650 million in cash. Founded in 2013, Casetext uses advanced AI and machine learning to build technology for legal professionals, creating solutions that help them work more efficiently and …
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Generative AI Insights from Joel Hron: How Thomson Reuters Will Deliver Trustworthy Results
Joel Hron, vice president of Technology, was among the presenters at the webinar Thomson Reuters hosted in June to offer sneak peeks of the generative AI capabilities in Westlaw, Practical Law, Legal Drafting tools, and the plugin with Microsoft 365 Copilot. More than 150 attendees submitted questions during the webinar. Today, Hron provides the second piece in …
- August 16, 2023
- Carrie Brooker
Thomson Reuters Builds on Legacy of Innovation with Continued AI Investment
Thomson Reuters has a long history as a leader in leveraging AI and machine learning, with a legacy of innovation that began more than 150 years ago. The company’s early innovations have been foundational in driving ongoing technology advancements, using increasingly sophisticated AI and machine-learning capabilities to improve search and expand analytics through product advances. To …
- May 23, 2023
- Carrie Brooker
May the 4th: Westlaw Data Reveals How Many Lawyers are Star Wars Fans
Legal Current is observing May the 4th – inspired by a pun of the iconic Star Wars phrase, “May the force be with you” – by exploring Westlaw data for insights on the beloved franchise. An examination of Westlaw data across judicial opinions, trademark registrations, and secondary sources shows the impact Star Wars has made …
- May 4, 2023
- Carrie Brooker
UK Supreme Court Dockets on Westlaw: Five Key Takeaways
Thomson Reuters is providing legal professionals with more comprehensive coverage of UK courts and access to real-time updates, expert editorial case analysis, and content sets unique to Westlaw UK. Available March 22, the addition of UK Supreme Court Dockets on Westlaw will give legal researchers easier access to High Court and Supreme Court proceedings, integrated …
- March 16, 2023
- Carrie Brooker
2023 State of the Courts Report: How Quick Check Judicial Helps the U.S. Justice System Operate More Efficiently
The U.S. court system is plagued by delays, backlogs, and workforce shortages. As CJ Lechtenberg, senior director of product management, Westlaw, explains, “Case backlogs became more prevalent with the pandemic and the state of backlogs has not improved in the past three years.” The 2023 State of the Courts Report found that courts should invest in …
- March 9, 2023
- Carrie Brooker
2022 Highlights: Celebrating 150 Years of Customer Partnership and Innovation
As 2022 winds down, Legal Current is reflecting on the Legal Professionals business’s milestones from the year. Today we look back at Thomson Reuters commemorating 150 years of customer partnership and innovation in honor of the 1872 founding of John B. West Publisher and Book Seller. The organization founded in 1872 was the first iteration …
- December 21, 2022
- Carrie Brooker
Thomson Reuters Celebrates 150 Years: Chris Fenne on the Evolution of KeyCite
Thomson Reuters is commemorating 150 years of customer partnership and innovation to honor the 1872 founding of John B. West Publisher and Book Seller. West’s innovative spirit lives on in Westlaw – a product that still carries his name – and in the AI-driven products and legal research technology tools used by legal professionals worldwide. Our Legal Current series features voices across …
- December 19, 2022
- Carrie Brooker
Three Ways to Use Litigation Analytics for Companies on Westlaw
Thomson Reuters is enhancing Westlaw with the addition of Litigation Analytics for Companies, providing advanced capabilities to efficiently search and analyze litigation trends by company or industry. Litigation Analytics on Westlaw Precision and Westlaw Edge already provides docket analytics – drawn from federal and state courts – on judges, courts, damages, attorneys, law firms, and …
- October 19, 2022
- Carrie Brooker
Thomson Reuters Celebrates 150 Years: John Elstad on Small Innovations Making Big Impacts
Thomson Reuters is commemorating 150 years of customer partnership and innovation to honor the 1872 founding of John B. West Publisher and Book Seller. West’s innovative spirit lives on in Westlaw – a product that still carries his name – and in the AI-driven products and legal research technology tools used by legal professionals worldwide. Our Legal Current series features voices across …
- October 17, 2022
- Carrie Brooker