October 2024
How ancillary products impact insurance and retail industries
The price of exclusivity: Ancillary sales and legal challenges in a luxury giant lawsuit ← Blog home Jump to ↓ Understanding the Hermes Birkin bag antitrust lawsuit In recent legal developments, U.S. consumers have taken a stand against luxury fashion giant Hermes by filing an antitrust lawsuit. On Friday, the three plaintiffs from California […]
5 factors of identity verification for government agencies
In today’s digital landscape, government agencies are under constant threat from sophisticated fraudsters. To combat these challenges, a robust identity verification strategy is essential. This strategy is built on five critical factors: Knowledge, Possession, Inherence, Location, and Behavior. By confirming personal information, verifying device ownership, distinguishing human interactions, validating geolocation, and analyzing behavioral patterns, agencies […]
Law firm success checklist: Client satisfaction
How to improve efficiency, communication, retention, and overall client satisfaction Why are clients loyal to your firm? If the word ‘technology’ doesn’t jump to the top of your mind, that’s understandable. Most people think clients are loyal because of trust, confidence, value, and shared goals. In most cases, this is true. But technology can enhance […]
Interactive Matter Maps for legal research and planning
← Blog home Mapping out the steps involved in completing a matter is often a challenge, especially if you’re working in a new area of law or collaborating with colleagues, business partners, or clients. Having a clear plan of attack will help make the work go more smoothly, reducing the time you spend on the […]
California labor laws with research how-to resources
Overview with research and how-to resources Jump to ↓ California has exceptionally strong legal protections for employees in areas including: minimum wage overtime pay required meal and rest breaks workplace safety and health paid sick leave family and medical leave worker’s compensation and protection against discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination In many of these […]
Are you ready? Four major FinTech trends for 2025
← Blog home Jump to ↓ The FinTech market is growing rapidly, with revenues forecast to hit $1.5 trillion by the end of the decade, according to Boston Consulting Group, and as it does so, its power to revolutionize financial services continues to develop and evolve. The race to innovate shows no signs of […]
Future-proofing client relationships with legal CRM software
A tech-driven approach to mastering client interactions in the legal sector ← Blog home The legal industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and maintaining robust client relationships is more critical than ever. As legal professionals navigate through forces such as artificial intelligence (AI), generational shifts, and changing client expectations, law firms must proactively adapt their […]
Law firms and in-house teams
← Blog home In an era of rapid change and technological advancement, the legal profession is not immune to the forces reshaping industries worldwide. The “Future of Professionals Report” from the Thomson Reuters Institute offers a detailed examination of these transformative trends, providing valuable insights for legal professionals across all levels and segments of the […]
Confidentiality agreements: Overview and research resources
Definitions, uses, and research resources for attorneys Legal terms • NDA • confidentiality agreement In PepsiCo, Inc. v. Redmond (1995), PepsiCo, a well-known company, wanted to prevent the former employee, Redmond, from working for a competitor company as they believed that he would inevitably disclose the trade secrets of PepsiCo despite having signed a confidentiality agreement. The court, […]
How-to guide including using AI-powered tools
Essential resources for AI-enhanced drafting methods ← Blog home Legal professionals are constantly seeking ways to maximize efficiency and profitability in today’s legal landscape, all while delivering exceptional service to their clients. However, a significant challenge persists: The time-consuming nature of legal drafting. Law firms know this is an issue. Thomson Reuters legal customers have […]