Thu, 22 October 2015
Thomson Reuters has released Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts, Fourth Edition as part of a joint venture with the New York County Lawyers’ Association. Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts, Fourth Edition includes 22 new chapters, two new volumes and expanded content across a range of topics that engage the interplay between rules of procedure and substantive law, outline strategies for representation of plaintiff and defendant, and consider ramifications of various actions. Robert L. Haig, partner at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York, served as editor-in-chief of the publication, which includes the work of 182 expert authors, investing, by his estimates, more than $40 million of billable time developing this treatise.
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Fri, 16 October 2015
Although women make up 36 percent of attorneys, a recent study by the ABA’s Commission on Women in the Profession found that only male lead counsels in civil cases outnumber their female counterparts by more than 3 to 1. Angela Agrusa of Liner LLP discusses both the progress that has been made, and the progress that has yet to be made on gender equality in the legal profession.
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Fri, 9 October 2015
Volkswagen, Pope Francis, Steve Jobs and the Art of Reputation Management. |
Mon, 5 October 2015
Google still has not announced whether it will appeal a ruling earlier this year by the Court of Appeal for British Columbia ordering the Internet giant to remove certain links from its search engine – not just in British Columbia, but worldwide, because of a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by tech company Equustek. The ruling have broad implications regarding jurisdiction over Internet disputes. Doug Sorocco of Dunlop Fielding discusses the closely-watched case. |
Tue, 22 September 2015
This edition of Ill Repute discusses the following current events in the world of reputation management and the forces in the 24-hour news cycle and social media that impact it. - Ashley Madison: The New HR Wild Card? - The Summer of Discontent in Major Universities - Women in Sports: Not Just On the Field - What's up with North Korea's New Time Zone? |
Wed, 16 September 2015
Mind Your Business returns with Patsy Doerr, head of Diversity and Inclusion at Thomson Reuters. How will we feed 9 billion people in 2050? If we are to meet the hungry demands of our future, we need a revolution in the way we produce and deliver food. Access the full report at 9billionbowls.com
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Mon, 14 September 2015
Patsy Doerr interviews Michael MeehanChief Executive Officer at Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
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Thu, 27 August 2015
Hear the word “brand,” and you might think of that apple with an oval bite taken out of it, or Target’s famous red bull’s-eye. In other words, you might think that branding doesn’t have much to do with running a law firm. If that describes your outlook on branding, you’re missing out on one of the best tools for building business. A new white paper from FindLaw explains the importance of brand for law firms. “Marginalizing Your Most Important Asset; What Most Attorneys Don’t Understand About Brands” can be downloaded here: http://www.lawyermarketing.com/white-papers/marginalizing-your-most-valuable-asset/ Mark Jacobsen and Christi Krautbauer discuss some tips for law firms in building an effective brand that drives new business.
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Mon, 17 August 2015
Is Your Car Really a Transformer?
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors once described the Tesla Model S as a sophisticated computer on wheels. These days, that description actually applies to most cars, which are equipped with an increasing array of sensors, relays and connective equipment that control, monitor and report numerous systems and data.
Michael Whitener of VLP Law Group LLP talks about the many legal issues involved with today’s “connected cars” such as privacy and consent.
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Fri, 14 August 2015
Welcome to Ill Repute, a podcast about reputation and the forces in the 24 hour news cycle and social media that inpact them. In this edition, Susan Martin is joined by Thomson Reuters resident PR consultant, Leonard Lee, as well as Alex Cook, sr. communications specialist. This week, they discuss how the Daily Show with Jon Stewart transformed political and cultural discussions of the news and the downfall of Subway spokesman Jared Fogle and how the company is handling that.
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