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Featuring a look into the inner workings of government and the courts, expanding on issues such as regulatory intelligence, access to justice, and the impact of legal technology on the courts.

State & Local Courts Study 2021

A new report looks at how the global pandemic impacted the nation’s court system around remote hearings, case backlogs, and access to justice.

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Courts & justice

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Meaningful Work: How the pursuit of fairness leads some lawyers to the DOJ

In the latest installment of our "Meaningful Work" series, we examine how the US Department of Justice may be a great opportunity for many types of lawyers.

Podcast: Looking inside “The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on State & Local Courts Study 2021”

In our latest Market Insights podcast, we look deep inside the recent Thomson Reuters report on the impact of the pandemic on our nation's court system.

The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on State & Local Courts Study 2021

A new report looks at how the global pandemic impacted the nation’s court system around remote hearings, legal tech, case backlogs, and access to justice.

Risk, fraud & compliance

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US crypto framework begins to evolve: A Special Report update

As the US regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies evolves, the market is focused on every action or comment coming from regulatory agencies & lawmakers.

SEC aggressiveness casts a shadow over corporate insiders

Securities regulators may target "shadow trading", in which corporate insiders trade shares of “economically-linked” stocks, in new enforcement actions.

US charges 138 individuals in nationwide $1.4 billion healthcare-fraud crackdown

In a coordinated crackdown, the government recently charged 138 people, including medical professionals, in healthcare fraud schemes across the nation.

Law schools & academics

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Podcast: Seeking innovation in educating the next generation of lawyers

In our latest podcast, we discuss the role innovation plays in providing the next generation of lawyers with needed and valuable legal knowledge and skills.

Forum: Designing the future of law

In the latest issue of "Forum", we see how Baker Donelson & Richmond School of Law partnered on inaugural legal business design challenge for law students.

Meaningful Work: Motivating law students toward careers in government service

In a new series "Meaningful Work", we look at some of the challenges faced by government agencies in attracting law students to a government service career.

Public safety & security

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Facebook whistleblower claims may not amount to securities fraud

The allegations brought to light by the Facebook whistleblower are troubling & of great social concern, but do they rise to the level of securities fraud?

Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Trust Conference to address today’s most critical global & societal challenges

The Thomson Reuters Foundation’s Trust Conference is dedicated to tackling the world’s most complex issues, focusing this year on inclusion & human rights.

US financial institutions scramble to address domestic terrorism as DOJ prepares scrutiny

Banks and other financial institutions in the US are scrambling to address the threats posed by a renewed government focus on domestic terrorism & extremism