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Are You Enabling Technology Or Is It Enabling You?
In our ongoing design collaboration with corporate law departments, the dialogue continues to shift from a focus on information to a wider investigation of how we might develop solutions to help them streamline and simplify their processes. Key trends driving this shift are the desire to increase...
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The Art Of Avoiding Unpleasant Surprises In Proper Due Diligence
Proper due diligence is more than a necessity; in today’s business environment it’s the first line of defense against potential disasters. The headlines are filled with examples of troublesome business relationships that have resulted in unpleasant surprises. How well do you know the...
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Connecting What Matters: Clients Weigh In On Law Office Workflow
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a dramatic evolution of corporate law departments from reactive risk managers to key corporate strategists at the highest levels of business. Thomson Reuters has changed too. Three years ago, we were known by corporate counsel primarily for our legal...
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Predictability And Transparency In Matter Budgeting And Planning
“He’s about as predictable as a wasp on speed.” This statement was made by legendary British sports commentator Sid Waddell about an erratic darts player, but it echoes the sentiments that general counsel have expressed about the law firms that work for them –...
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Solving Productivity Bottlenecks
The pressures faced by today’s corporate counsel are on the rise. Businesses are keeping a closer eye on their legal spend. It represents a cost center, and all companies face pressure to concentrate resources on growth and revenue generation, as well as maximizing profits. The pressure on...
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Professional-Grade eBooks For Lawyers
The use of mobile technologies continues to explode within the practice of law. Tablets, particularly the iPad, are being rapidly adopted. Together with ultra-thin laptops and smartphones, it’s hard to imagine an attorney who doesn’t use one or more (or even perhaps all) of these...
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Corporate Pro Bono Reaches Global Proportions
Editor: Congratulations on being honored at the Lawyers Alliance for New York 2011 Business Law & Leadership Gala, celebrating pro bono service for New York City nonprofit organizations. Please tell our readers about your background and what it means to receive this recognition. Stanley:...
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