The Dodd-Frank Reform Act, recently signed into law, is ushering in some of the most pervasive changes in securities laws potentially since the 30s, says Gerald Lins, general counsel of ING Investment Management Americas in New York, and co-author of the 2011 edition of Regulation of Investment Advisers. Watch the brief video below to hear Lins …
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“The Game” stuns attendees at legal marketing awards program
Everyone was talking about “The Game” (in the Oscar-nominated Inception sort of way) at the recent 2011 Hubbard One Excellence in Legal Marketing Awards gathering. Yes, marketers were duly thrilled for Jeffrey J. Berardi, chief marketing officer, K& L Gates LLP, who was named Marketing Professional of the Year, and they were delighted for Fasken Martineau DuMoulin …
- February 15, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
WestlawNext Tip of the Week: Accessing WestlawNext on your smartphone
You can access WestlawNext® on the go from your iPhone®, BlackBerry®, Palm®, or Android™ phone – without having to download an app or remember a different Web address. When you visit WestlawNext from your smartphone’s Web browser, you’ll automatically be routed to the mobile version. No additional subscription is required – just sign on with the same …
- February 13, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
Bob Ambrogi on LegalTech 2011
Bob Ambrogi, attorney and editor of the WebWatch column for Law Technology News, comments on what he’s seen at LegalTech. Bob says a lot of the focus this year, as it has been for several years, has been on e-discovery. This year, there’s also much discussion of cloud computing, and particularly the convergence of new e-discovery applications that …
- February 3, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
Westlaw Litigator launches Westlaw Drafting Assistant
Drafting case documents is one of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks for litigators. Westlaw Litigator has now added Westlaw Drafting Assistant, which combines research, analysis, templates, drafting tools and more to help attorneys create high-quality legal case documents more efficiently. Westlaw Drafting Assistant provides seamless drafting, research, and analysis, so locating information, authority, and …
- January 31, 2011
- Susan Martin
Thomson CompuMark domain name webinar
Many businesses hold their domain name as one of their most valuable assets. Domain names enable consumers to quickly connect with particular businesses over the Internet. However, cyber squatters are known to register variations on domain names in the hope of either having the legitimate companies pay top dollar for the domain or to attract …
- January 19, 2011
- Susan Martin
A conference with an app-titude
Forget the 3-ring binders and branded tote bags, attendees of the upcoming Marketing Partner Forum can choose sessions, send tweets and get up-to-the-minute conference info all with a free mobile app on their smartphone. Features of the app include: – Interactive show schedule – Exhibitor listings and product searches – Interactive floor map – Show alerts – Social media …
- January 14, 2011
- Susan Martin
BoardLink on the iPad
The new BoardLink iPad app has been well received by the media and marketplace, with coverage in major trade publications, including Corporate Secretary magazine. The BoardLink app, from the Governance, Risk and Compliance business of Thomson Reuters, helps boards of directors and corporate secretaries increase productivity while improving their ability to make informed decisions while out of …
- January 4, 2011
- Susan Martin
