Social networks have changed the way we all interact with each other – and the way criminals operate. Now they use social networks to blab about crimes they are plotting, set up drug deals, brag about wrongdoing, and even upload incriminating videos. That means law enforcement agencies must evolve the way they anticipate and investigate crimes. And to meet the changing customer …
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Americans hate airline fees, but don’t want higher ticket prices
Summer travel season is now in high gear, but as travelers board their flights, they encounter dozens of fees for everything from checking their luggage to extra legroom. A new FindLaw.com survey finds a whopping 84 percent of Americans say they dislike airline fees and support the statement that “airlines are nickel-and-diming passengers.” Only thirteen …
- June 17, 2014
- Leonard Lee
Survey says…Technology trends in 2014 and beyond
If the reports we’re reading are true, 2014 will be a year where we continue to march toward mobility and “smarter” smart devices, the cloud will be everywhere in our professional and personal lives, and the PC will truly become passé. Of course, technologies rarely materialize out of nowhere, so most of the major trends …
- June 13, 2014
- Susan Martin
Finally, a single user interface – Workspace from Thomson Reuters Elite
Workspace, a new Thomson Reuters Elite platform, is now available. The platform, announced this week, provides a single interface so users can access a range of Elite solutions and third-party products from both desktop and mobile devices and improve workplace efficiency. Workspace unifies operational systems with a common architecture, through which law firms can easily …
- June 12, 2014
- Gretchen DeSutter
Checkpoint Catalyst: The most intuitive, intelligent tax research solution
Taxes – they are a certainty of life. As tax laws become increasingly complex, legal and tax professionals need an online research platform that enables them to navigate and master this changing and challenging environment, all with efficiency, effectiveness and certainty. Checkpoint Catalyst, authored by tax experts, presents a new generation of tax research featuring …
- June 10, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast held in Mpls last week
Last Thursday started like any other day – I groggily stepped out of bed, got ready for the day, got the kids up and dressed, let the dog out. After spending the previous evening thinking about a future kitchen remodel, fretting about the time and cost, yet anxiously anticipating the day I would finally be rid …
- June 9, 2014
- Susan Martin
Beyond research: WestlawNext’s new capabilities energize the everyday
This post was written by Erica Brown, senior marketer of large law firm marketing at Thomson Reuters Any attorney will tell you that sound, thorough research is the bedrock of a solid legal case. That has been true for as long as law has been a profession. Just because the importance of research is every bit the …
- June 5, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Corporate Counsel Connect: Corporate Social Responsibility gets increased attention
The latest issue of Corporate Counsel Connect, a monthly newsletter highlighting legal articles with an in-house perspective, features an interesting story about the increased attention corporate social responsibility (CSR) is getting within major U.S. companies. CSR issues are coming into sharper focus in boardrooms as customers, employees and shareholders emphasize the importance of high standards …
- June 4, 2014
- Jeff McCoy
Pangea3 named a 2014 ACC Value Champion
Pangea3, a Thomson Reuters business specializing in global legal outsourcing, was recently named a 2014 Association of Corporation Counsel Value Champion, thanks to its participation in Caterpillar, Inc’s “Re-engineering Legal Support” initiative. Like many of the other legal departments honored, Caterpillar made big strides in process improvement and smarter division of labor. The improvements first …
- June 2, 2014
- Susan Martin
May podcast: Black’s Law Dictionary, Brown v. Board of Education and Satanic prayer
In this month’s Legal Current podcast, we cover: Legal news: It’s the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling to end segregation in public schools and we talked with Professor Ronna Greff Schneider get her viewpoint on the legal, cultural and historic significance of the ruling. Legal trends & insights: Social media and privacy – Snapchat …
- May 30, 2014
- Susan Martin