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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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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?

Transnational fraud exploits crises and technology to expand reach

A recent Thomson Reuters webinar studied how fraudulent scams that leverage technology have exploded internationally & what law enforcement can do about it.

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.

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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New podcast: Cryptocurrencies and the future of American security

How can the US government best work with the public sector to combat illicit finance, particularly with the proliferation of cryptocurrencies?

New report on online sexual exploitation cites technology, effective legal recourse & international cooperation as key challenges

Online sexual exploitation and abuse of women and girls is growing at an alarming pace globally, according to a new report.

At COP26, non-governmental organizations debate effectiveness of voluntary carbon markets

Environmentalist groups & NGOs at the COP26 climate event voiced their opposition to the banking sector's suggestion to create a voluntary carbon market.