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2021 Report on the State of the Legal Market: An “inflection point” for law firms

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GLOBAL TRADE MANAGEMENT

Global trade — A quick look into the new year

•Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager for Tax and Accounting
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RISK FRAUD & COMPLIANCE

US tightens anti-money laundering measures in legislation approved over Trump’s veto

•Randall Mikkelsen, North American Managing Editor, Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence
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COMPLIANCE & RISK

Financial institutions are poised to take next step in combatting human trafficking

•Sarah Dohoney Byrne, Senior Counsel at Moore & Van Allen
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Corporate professionals

The Thomson Reuters Institute’s Corporates coverage offers insight into corporations in the U.S. and abroad, including corporations’ legal and tax functions, corporate leadership and strategy, and the impact of technology.

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Government professionals

The Thomson Reuters Institute’s Government coverage features a look into the inner workings of government and the courts, and issues like regulatory intelligence, access to justice, and the impact of technology on the courts.

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Legal professionals

The Thomson Reuters Institute’s Legal coverage focuses on the business of law, including critical issues of great importance to lawyers, whether within law firms, corporate law departments, or solo practices.

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Tax & accounting professionals

The Thomson Reuters Institute’s Tax & Accounting coverage features an expanded insight into the world of tax professionals, whether within corporate tax departments, tax & accounting firms, or solo practices.

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Latest legal updates

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Can the gig economy work in a law firm?

On a daily basis, we see ample examples of the gig economy in action, from Uber to Instacart, but would it work within the legal industry? It actually may.

Growth for midsize law firms in 2021: Where to find new opportunities?

After the crises of 2020, what can midsize law firms do to better position themselves for long-term stability, growth, success, and higher profitability?

Optimizing legal project management: Can you do the Kanban?

Can a stack of sticky notes, a pen, and a blank wall revolutionize your firm’s legal work? Kanban, a system for legal project management, may do just that.

Latest corporates updates

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Digitization of financial services has opened the doors for more complex financial crime, says ACAMS’ McDonell

ACAMS' McDonell: The financial services industry's continuing modernization & digitization has created the opportunity for more complex, digitized crimes.

Global trade: A quick look into the new year

There was virtually no aspect of economic life that was not impacted by the global health and economic crises of 2020, and global trade is no exception.

Financial institutions are poised to take next step in combatting human trafficking

Despite the health and economic crises of the last year, financial institutions continue to recognize their unique role in responding to human trafficking.

Latest tax & accounting updates

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Adapting to a changing environment to advance your accounting career

If there is one word that sums up 2020 for tax & accounting pros (excluding "pandemic"), it would be "adapt", as in adapting to the changing environment.

New PPP loan legislation carries considerations for tax professionals

A new webinar offers critical guidance around the new PPP legislation's impact on tax and compensation considerations that tax pros should understand.

UPFRONT & PERSONAL: A conversation with Ron Hauben, Vice Chair & GC at EY

In the latest "Upfront & Personal" column, Rose Ors speaks to Ron Hauben, Vice Chair & GC at EY, about his firm's responsibility in meeting clients' needs.

Latest government updates

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US tightens anti-money laundering measures in legislation approved over Trump’s veto

Congress enacted a long-awaited strengthening of the country's anti-money laundering laws as it adopted an annual defense bill over a presidential veto.

Fed government expects $3 billion in investigative recoveries for FY 2020

In its recent Semiannual Report to Congress, the HHS's Office of the Inspector General said its oversight saved taxpayers approximately $4 billion in 2020.

CURIOUS MINDS: “How can I make things better for students?” asks John Pierre, SULC Chancellor

In the latest "Curious Minds", John Pierre of Southern University Law Center, discusses the inspiration for advocacy and why he wants to always be learning.