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Thomson Reuters Launches Generative AI-Powered Solutions to Transform How Legal Professionals Work

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Available now to customers in the United States, this skill helps legal professionals quickly get to answers for complex research questions.

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  • Available now to customers in the United States, this skill helps legal professionals quickly get to answers for complex research questions.
  • This generative AI skill leverages innovation in Casetext and taking a "best of" approach was created using the Thomson Reuters Generative AI Platform.
  • Later in 2024, Thomson Reuters will launch an AI assistant that will be the interface across Thomson Reuters products with GenAI capabilities.
  • "Thomson Reuters is redefining the way legal work is done by delivering a generative AI-based toolkit to enable attorneys to quickly gather deeper insights and deliver a better work product.

Thomson Reuters Completes Acquisition of Casetext, Inc.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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The acquisition supports Thomson Reuters 'build, partner and buy' strategy to bring generative AI solutions to its customers and the company's efforts to redefine the future of professionals through applications of generative AI.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition supports Thomson Reuters 'build, partner and buy' strategy to bring generative AI solutions to its customers and the company's efforts to redefine the future of professionals through applications of generative AI.
  • In July, Thomson Reuters also launched a beta program to pilot new generative AI capabilities in Westlaw with select customers.
  • We are thrilled to welcome the Casetext team to the Thomson Reuters family," said Steve Hasker, president and CEO of Thomson Reuters.
  • "Joining Thomson Reuters provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to scale the Casetext vision and accelerate breakthroughs for legal professionals.

Thomson Reuters brings forward vision to redefine the future of professionals with content-driven AI technology

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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TORONTO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI), a global content and technology company, today brings forward its vision to redefine the future of professionals through generative artificial intelligence (AI). At a time of rapid global innovation, Thomson Reuters is at the forefront, helping its customers unlock the potential to automate workflows, provide powerful insights, and drive efficiencies with content-driven AI technology. 

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  • TORONTO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI), a global content and technology company, today brings forward its vision to redefine the future of professionals through generative artificial intelligence (AI).
  • "Generative AI empowers professionals to redefine their work and discover innovative approaches," said Steve Hasker, president and CEO, Thomson Reuters.
  • "With our customers in the driver's seat, Thomson Reuters AI technology augments knowledge, helping professionals work smarter, giving them time back to focus on what matters.
  • Today's announcements further cements Thomson Reuters as a leader in leveraging new technologies, including AI and machine learning (ML).

Robert A. Matthews Joins Leverage IP as Its Patent-Law Expert

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Leverage IP , a global consultancy providing holistic IP strategy, unparalleled advising, and creative solutions to help companies benefit financially from their innovations, announced Robert A. Matthews, Jr. has joined the consultancy as its U.S. patent-law expert.

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  • Leverage IP , a global consultancy providing holistic IP strategy, unparalleled advising, and creative solutions to help companies benefit financially from their innovations, announced Robert A. Matthews, Jr. has joined the consultancy as its U.S. patent-law expert.
  • In his new role, Mr. Matthews will work with clients on patent-law issues that may be implicated at any time during the life cycle of patent-related IP.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Bob Matthews to the team at Leverage IP,” said Bob Petrelli, CEO and founder.
  • Matthews, a former registered Professional Engineer, also has several years of engineering experience in the aerospace and nuclear industries.

Thomson Reuters to Host Investor Webcast Today on Westlaw Precision

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) will host an investor webcast to discuss Westlaw Precision today at 2:00 pm EST.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters (TSX/NYSE: TRI) will host an investor webcast to discuss Westlaw Precision today at 2:00 pm EST.
  • The webcast will feature presentations by Steve Hasker, president and chief executive officer, Mike Eastwood, chief financial officer, and senior leaders of the Thomson Reuters Legal Professionals business on the newest version of Westlaw that launched in September 2022.
  • Registration for the webcast can be found on the Investor Relations section of the Thomson Reuters website.
  • For more information on Thomson Reuters, visit tr.com and for the latest world news, reuters.com .

vLex Named "Overall Legal Research Solution Provider of the Year" in 2022 LegalTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LegalTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout legal technology companies, products and services around the world, today announced that vLex, a cloud-based global legal information subscription platform, has been selected as "Overall Legal Research Solution Provider of the Year" in the third annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards program. In 2021, the company was recognized with the "Virtual Legal Assistant Solution of the Year" award for Vincent, the cross-jurisdictional research assistant that uses machine learning algorithms to combine human search behaviour with machine speed to produce highly relevant search results, in a matter of seconds.

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  • Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovative Companies, Products and Services Supporting the Legal Field
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LegalTech Breakthrough , a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout legal technology companies, products and services around the world, today announced that vLex , a cloud-based global legal information subscription platform, has been selected as "Overall Legal Research Solution Provider of the Year" in the third annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards program.
  • At vLex, the design of legal research solutions has taken a user-led approach to provide an entirely new research experience.
  • However, legal research requires more than just an online library and access to legal documents from more than one jurisdiction.
  • That makes them our 2022 'Overall Legal Research Solution Provider of the Year' award winner."

U.S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance to be Honored at U.S. Supreme Court with America's Highest Federal Judiciary Award

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Judge Vance will be honored at a ceremony openedby ChiefJusticeJohn G. Roberts, Jr., in the Supreme Court courtroom, followed by a reception and dinner.

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  • Judge Vance will be honored at a ceremony openedby ChiefJusticeJohn G. Roberts, Jr., in the Supreme Court courtroom, followed by a reception and dinner.
  • His committeeconsisted of Judge Britt C. Grant, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and Judge Christopher R. Cooper, United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
  • In her home state of Louisiana, she has served as a federal district judge for almost three decades, including as Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Louisiana from 2008 to 2015."
  • Justice Kavanaugh added, "Judge Vance is well known for her razor-sharp intellect, astounding work ethic, sound judgment, and superb judicial temperament.

Thomson Reuters Debuts Westlaw Precision

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson Reuters today introduced Westlaw Precision, a new version of Westlaw designed to dramatically improve research speed and quality by enabling lawyers to target precisely what they are looking for: legal issues, issue outcomes, fact patterns, motion types, motion outcomes, causes of action, party types, and more. In addition to precise searching, new capabilities include expanded KeyCite functionality and optimized workflow tools.

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  • "Our customers tell us difficult legal research can often take more than 10 hours per case," said Mike Dahn, head of Product Management, Westlaw, Thomson Reuters.
  • "Editorial excellence has long been at the heart of Westlaw," said Leann Blanchfield, head of Primary Law, Editorial, Thomson Reuters.
  • Unparalleled speed and accuracy for searching, filtering, and browsing
    Precision Research is one of six new research capabilities offered in Westlaw Precision.
  • Each iteration of Westlaw has delivered more confidence, efficiency, and accuracy in legal research, and Westlaw Precision continues that tradition, guided by the long history of editorial excellence and innovations that Thomson Reuters is known for.

Agiloft Appoints Jim Leason to Lead European Expansion

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft , the global standard in no-code contract lifecycle management (CLM), today announcedthe appointment of Jim Leason as Managing Director for EMEA.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agiloft , the global standard in no-code contract lifecycle management (CLM), today announcedthe appointment of Jim Leason as Managing Director for EMEA.
  • Leason will lead Agiloft's existing European business, driving sales and growing its partner and customer bases in the region.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Jim Leason to the team," says Kevin Niblock, Agiloft CRO.
  • Jim is an outstanding, experienced legal technology leader and he will play a lead role in increasing our presence in Europe."

Super Lawyers® Lists Attorney Matthew B.F. Biren for 16th Consecutive Year in 2021 Edition

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Super Lawyers is presented by Thomson Reuters , the well-respected global corporation behind Westlaw, another legal research service.

Key Points: 
  • Super Lawyers is presented by Thomson Reuters , the well-respected global corporation behind Westlaw, another legal research service.
  • As mentioned, this was not Attorney Biren's first edition in which he earned a listing; he has consistently appeared in Super Lawyers since its second edition, published in 2006.
  • Attorney Biren has played a key role in Biren Law Group's success.
  • To get in touch with Attorney Biren, visit Biren Law Group online at biren.com .