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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.

Courts & justice

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The Thomson Reuters Institute: Insights, Thought Leadership & Engagement

Today we are pleased to launch the Thomson Reuters Institute, bringing together people from across multiple communities to ignite critical conversation.

Reuters Newsmaker: Can Stacey Abrams save democracy?

In a recent Reuters Newsmaker interview, Stacey Abrams — a possible candidate for vice president — explains why she thinks American democracy is in peril.

Members of the bench & bar discuss the future of virtual courts

Two recent webinars hosted by Thomson Reuters — one focused on courts and the other on attorneys — discussed the transition to virtual court proceedings

Risk, fraud & compliance

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COVID-19 pandemic complicates AML challenges for banks serving charities, experts say

The recent pandemic has complicated the provision of banking services to humanitarian and charity organizations, threatening their viability, experts said.

Unemployment insurance fraud continues to challenge governments during pandemic

With so many people seeking unemployment benefits, it is no surprise that fraudsters are taking advantage of the opportunity to steal from the government.

Pandemic pushes compliance envelope: New innovations could remain fixtures at firms

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology among financial services compliance teams, a trend that was already underway at many firms.

Law schools & academics

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Law School Innovators: 5 insights for effectively teaching legal research during the pandemic

During the pandemic, how can law schools keep classes productive and engaging as schools shift to more comprehensive online learning? Here's 5 suggestions.

IN BRIEF: Law student sues Harvard over tuition costs of remote courses

Plaintiff Abraham Barkhordar, a rising second-year law student, asked a federal court in Boston to order Harvard to partially reimburse …

Law schools fund summer jobs for students as firms pull, reduce offers

Law schools including Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and Georgetown Law …

Public safety & security

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Reuters Newsmaker: British Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds discusses Downing Street’s failures

At a Reuters Newsmaker event, Britain’s Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Anneliese Dodds criticized the British government’s response to the pandemic.

Reuters Newsmaker: Saliq Khan & Heidi Alexander discuss the future of London transportation

In a recent Reuters Newsmaker interview with London Mayor Saliq Khan, he says “this pandemic is the biggest crisis our city has faced since World War II.”

Reuters Newsmaker: NYC’s transit system facing 5-alarm fire, says Patrick Foye, head of MTA

In a Reuters Newsmaker interview, Patrick Foye, head of New York's transit authority, said the current situation is a “five-alarm fire” that's being ignored.