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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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Forum Infographic: The COVID-19 pandemic and the courts — Aggravation or opportunity?

Our Forum Infographic charts how courts everywhere have been relying on technology to continue providing access to justice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Risk, fraud & compliance

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Crypto moves in 2021 from regulatory wilderness to “bedrock” of emerging financial system

As 2022 approaches, we look at crypto assets to see what lies ahead for a sector that's emerging from its wilder days and becoming a part of global finance.

US announces new anti-corruption strategy, Treasury weighs anti-laundering rule for real estate sector

The US government moves to stop money laundering schemes conducted through the buying and selling of real estate that's designed to hide illicit gains.

Central Bank digital currencies: An idea whose time has come?

As more governments consider issuing their own central bank digital currencies, what are the benefits & challenges to this change in global monetary policy?

Law schools & academics

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How legal community institutions increased career opportunities for law students of color during the pandemic

Partnerships across the legal community are forming with the goal of expanding career opportunities and enhancing support for law students of color.

How to create more diverse law schools going forward

There are several steps that law schools can take to improve their diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, according to several law deans.

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.

Public safety & security

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Ending Online Sexual Exploitation & Abuse: Finding ways forward

An online panel offered workable solutions for addressing the scourge of online sexual exploitation & abuse described in a new report from Equality Now.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: What will it take to thwart trafficking in 2022 and beyond?

It will take a long-term effort of planning, strategic coordination & global collaboration to battle human trafficking and eliminate the damage it causes.

The importance of human-driven analysis in the fight against domestic extremism

At the recent Thomson Reuters panel on US security issues, it was made clear that to win the fight against domestic extremism, data and technology are key.