In today’s global economy, issues of business ethics, corporate responsibility and sustainability take on global dimensions as well. Thomson Reuters is teaming up with the Ethisphere Institute, a leading international think tank, to host the third annual Global Ethics Summit. Leaders from more than 40 global companies will be speaking on this year’s theme of effective …
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New screening process helps TrustLaw evaluate organizations
Our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) business is contributing to TrustLaw – our Foundation’s hub for free legal assistance, news and information on pro bono, anti-corruption and women’s rights – with member screening. GRC’s approach to screening is unique and trusted across the industry. Check out why it was a natural fit with the TrustLaw service. Thomson …
- February 24, 2011
- Susan Martin
Changing with passion
The legal world, and specifically information services, are changing every day – every moment. This fast-changing environment was a hot topic of discussion at today’s ARK Group conference, sponsored in part by West KM. “Develop your passion – and then you’ll have buy in,” suggests Nola Vanhoy, Director of Practice Innovation, Alston and Bird LLP, …
- February 24, 2011
- Susan Martin
“Divorce” is most-searched legal term on FindLaw
“Divorce” and related terms were by far the most-searched legal terms by consumers on FindLaw during the past 12 months. Related terms such as “child support” and “child custody” were also among the most popular keywords. Other frequently searched terms on FindLaw over the past year included: · Curfew · Marijuana · Arizona immigration law · Miranda rights / …
- February 18, 2011
- Susan Martin
State of the US legal industry: Peer Monitor Index rises in fourth quarter
Has the US legal market turned the corner? Demand for legal services rose for the first time in more than two years, according to the latest Peer Monitor Index report from Hildebrandt Baker Robbins. PMI rose three points in the fourth quarter of 2010 to a reading of 55. The PMI has now resumed the gradual upward …
- February 18, 2011
- Scott Augustin
Thoughts from Andy Adkins
What would our LegalTech coverage be without thoughts from Andy Adkins? Many of you are familiar with his work, but for those who aren’t, Adkins is a 20-year vet in this industry, currently serving as president of the Legal Technology Institute. He also owns the firm Adkins Consulting. When we talked with him, he shared …
- February 3, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
Alternative Fee Arrangement presentation at LegalTech
It piqued my interest when I learned Dan O’Day would be presenting at LTNY on Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs). AFAs are nothing new. In fact, as Dan pointed out during his presentation, AFAs used to be the standard billing practice for lawyers years ago. At the start of the 20th century, the legal profession was …
- February 2, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
Creating the Law Firm of the Future at NYLT 2011
We caught up with Keith McLemore, director of Legal Information Services, Cooley LLP, who recapped his session, “Creating the Law Firm of the Future”. The main theme throughout the session was that clients want predictability. According to Keith, “there will be more transparency on how much matters cost. Different price points for legal services will …
- February 2, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
FindLaw at LegalTech
This guest post is from Karl Florida, president, FindLaw. We’re excited to be at LegalTech as part of our Thomson Reuters Business of Law presence, to showcase how FindLaw helps power the comprehensive suite of Business of Law solutions that help law firms manage their practices. Our FindLaw team has been showcasing our FirmSite Premium …
- February 2, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
Day 1 of LegalTech: What’s the buzz?
Every year at LegalTech there seems to be something that’s the “buzz” of the show. Generally this is a new product, or new product release, or it’s a new generation of technology that has the promise of ‘revolutionizing’ some element of discovery. This year, while there are several new product releases and technological advancements, the …
- February 1, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
