Crossing boundaries with Customizable Westlaw: Let’s show off that drag-and-drop feature!

July 8, 2009 in Legal Research, Westlaw HK Notices, Westlaw HK User Tips, Westlaw International | Tags: , , , , , | by HK Bill | Leave a comment

A major feature of Customizable Westlaw is the ability to “drag” a database or database group and “drop” it elsewhere on the page. No fancy steps to follow: Just slide it over!

But did you know that you can drag a database or database group to another Customizable Westlaw page? It’s a great way to keep database(s) at your fingertips for quick and easy use.

For example, suppose you want to copy the Combined World Journals and Law Reviews (WORLD-JLR) database from your World Journals tab your International Trade tab for quick usage.  Click and hold your mouse over the Combined World Journals and Law Reviews database, then drag and drop onto the International Trade tab. Next simply click onto the International Trade tab and you will notice then new database listed as “recently added”. You can then move the group to a new location on the page, if you desire.

Note: You cannot drag an item to a tabbed page unless it’s a Customizable Westlaw page.  Please contact your Westlaw Trainer (william.p.white@thomsonreuters.com) for more details.

Customizable Westlaw to Release on 6 July 2009!

June 26, 2009 in Legal Research, Westlaw HK Notices, Westlaw HK User Tips, Westlaw International | Tags: , , , , , | by HK Bill | Leave a comment

ALL International customers will have Customizable Westlaw activated on Monday AM, July 6, CST. The switch will occur on Sunday evening CST.  Users will experience no change if they are on the system during the switch; however, they will see the new experience the next time they log in to Westlaw.  A tutorial option will show up with your next sign on, however, you are encouraged to schedule a live demonstration with your Westlaw Trainer.  Contact William White at 852 3762 3242 or william.p.white@thomsonreuters.com to set up an appointment.  Our next posting will highlight how Custom Tabs will change how you do legal research!

Hong Kong White Book Vol.4 Added to Westlaw HK

June 10, 2009 in Legal Research, News & Analysis, Westlaw HK Notices, Westlaw International | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment

Further to the recent Civil Justice Reform in Hong Kong and the publication of the New Rules of the High Court in the Special Volume of the Hong Kong White Book and the subsequent Volume 4 also containing the new rules plus commentary on the new rules; the new rules have now been published on Westlaw HK.

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Doing Deals in China

May 22, 2009 in International, News & Analysis | Tags: , , , , , | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment

The practice of law in the People’s Republic of China can be a challenge for any lawyer working on behalf of companies doing business with Chinese companies.

We recently talked with Owen D. Nee Jr., of Jones Day for a podcast. (Listen to audio).

China now the world’s third-largest economy and the recipient of more foreign investment each year than any other country, can be intimidating.  Its business laws and the practice of deal-making have long been a source of confusion of mystery.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Nee told us the failure of many joint ventures is linked to the basic misunderstandings of the deal-making process, which too often occurs because the investor or its lawyer fail to study the applicable legal ground rules.

Nee wrote the new Shareholder Agreements and Joint Ventures in China, and co-authored Mergers and Acquisitions in China with Jingzhou Tao, Partner at Jones Day.  Both titles are part of the new China Law Library from Sweet & Maxwell.

Independent Research: Westlaw is preferred by Litigators

May 21, 2009 in Case Law, Legal Research, Research & Surveys, Westlaw HK Notices, Westlaw International | Tags: , , , , , , , , | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment

In another independent study, litigators were asked which service they prefer to use for specific categories of online legal research.  Westlaw was the most preferred overall – and in every single category!

Westlaw - Preferred Overall

Westlaw - Preferred Overall

Westlaw - Preferred in Every Category

Westlaw - Preferred in Every Category

Read the research summary (PDF)  »

Read the full report (PDF) »

 

Contact Westlaw HK today to find out more about why Westlaw is preferred by litigators and to take a trial.

Tel: +852 2863 2668

Email: enquiries@westlaw.com.hk

Hosting Summer Associates? Time For Westlaw Training

May 8, 2009 in Legal Research, Westlaw HK User Tips | Tags: , , , , | by HK Bill | Leave a comment

With the approach of Summer now is the perfect time to schedule in a Westlaw Online Training for your new associates.  Stay a step ahead by sending us a list of your new joiners so that Customer Service may prepare passwords while our Online Trainer outlines a training schedule specific to your needs.  Multiple sessions can be scheduled based on the familiarity your joiners have with Westlaw system.  Please feel free to send your inquires to training@westlaw.com.hk.

One year later: Thomson Reuters, Legal

April 23, 2009 in International, Video | Tags: , , , , | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment

Westlaw HK and Sweet & Maxwell are part of Thomson Reuters Legal and on 17 April 2009 we celebrated the first anniversary of Thomson’s acquisition of Reuters, and the launch of the Thomson Reuters brand across the company. 

In this video, Peter Warwick, President and CEO, Thomson Reuters Legal and members of his executive team talk about what we’ve achieved in the business in the last year, and what opportunities lie ahead.

Legal Research Lab Hours For April

April 9, 2009 in Case Law, Legal Research, Westlaw HK Notices, Westlaw HK User Tips, Westlaw International | Tags: , , , , , | by HK Bill | Leave a comment

42/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark , Central, will be the location for this month’s research sessions hosted by Online Trainer Bill White.  This service is for our subscribers where they can come into our facilities in Central and have customised research assistance.  For this month the lab will be held on 16 April from 11:00 to 2:00 with other dates and time to be announced here on this blog.

If you would like to attend a lab session and speak to Bill, please email training@westlaw.com.hk or telephone +852 2863 2663 to book a time.

Commonwealth Law Conference 2009: Visit Westlaw HK at the Thomson Reuters stand

April 5, 2009 in Events | Tags: , , , | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment

This year’s Commonwealth Law Conference is being held in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5-9 April.  Westlaw HK will be exhibiting on the Thomson Reuters stand.  Thomson Reuters are also sponsoring the Internet Lounge.

Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

New Sweet & Maxwell Webpage on Civil Justice Reform

March 31, 2009 in Legal Research, Legislation, News & Analysis | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | by Westlaw HK | Leave a comment

Sweet & Maxwell have just launched a new webpage to provide an excellent overview of all the support available to the legal profession in Hong Kong.  It details a timeline of activities including events, book launches, videos, blogs, and implementation itself.
Sweet & Maxwell CJR Webpage

Sweet & Maxwell CJR Webpage

Visit the webpage www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk/cjr

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