Podcast
Clarity
Welcome to Clarity, a podcast powered by the Thomson Reuters Institute. In each episode, we dive deep into a single question from decision-makers and thought leaders from legal, corporate, tax, accounting & audit, and government communities. Grounding the conversation in the Institute's research and practice leads' domain expertise, in each episode, we sit down with a special guest or panel of experts from our community of partners, clients, and key leaders in each industry we serve.
- Business News chart
- #164
- Episodes
- 206
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 28 min
- On air since
- 2016
- Latest episode
- 5 months ago
Episodes
206 episodes, newest first
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29 min
The increased importance of AI governance in law firms
Season 4, Episode 2
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In this week's Clarity on Tech, TRI's Zach Warren dives into all things AI governance with Foley & Lardner partner David Simon. The two explore David's recently published framework around how law firms should use AI governance to close the gap between "never use" and "must use" AI approaches. As they discuss, governance has become critical for firms to manage risk while preserving the core skills that define great lawyers.
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24 min
How can international manufacturers keep up with ever-changing global tariffs and remain in compliance?
Season 4, Episode 10
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In our latest Clarity podcast, trade attorneys and technology experts explain how global manufacturers can stay ahead of fast-changing global tariffs, and what the latest Supreme Court ruling on emergency tariffs means for your business. We also break down which AI trading compliance tools actually work and in which situations human judgment is still essential to avoid delays, surprise duties, and costly exposure.
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28 min
What is the next step following the recent Supreme Court decision on tariffs?
Season 4, Episode 9
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In this episode of Clarity, Thomson Reuters' Bryce Engelland and Karen Lobdell break down the Supreme Court's landmark ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, exploring what it means for the $175 billion in tariffs already collected and what possible alternative trade tools the Trump administration may deploy next.
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30 min
What would happen if fraud losses were properly reported?
Season 2, Episode 3
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In the latest Clarity podcast, the Thomson Reuters Institute's Rabihah Butler speaks with Aaron Frye of Lucid Point Consulting about the importance of having organizations accurately document and report fraud losses to better ensure transparency and accountability. The podcast highlights best practices for tracking fraudulent activities, gathering evidence, and communicating key findings to relevant stakeholders.
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21 min
As AI transforms the legal profession, how are some law firms utilizing AI and promoting its integration?
Season 5, Episode 4
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Hosted by Raghu Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals at Thomson Reuters, the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel emphasizes the innovations that are transforming the legal profession, and features, from Frost Brown Todd, Cindy Thurston Bare, chief data and innovation officer, and Kayla Kotila, senior knowledge and research services manager, who elaborate on how they are utilizing AI and promoting its integration throughout the firm.
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31 min
Exploring how alternative providers are changing the legal services market: The 2025 ALSP Report
Season 5, Episode 3
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In the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, we discuss how alternative legal services providers (ALSPs) are playing an increasing and evolving role in the delivery of legal services. In the podcast, TRI's Zach Warren and Marcus Belanger look at some of the key findings from TRI's recent 2025 ALSP Report, including the ways law firms and corporate law departments are leveraging ALSPs.
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25 min
Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality — What we've learned about the state of AI in courts
Season 2, Episode 2
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In the latest episode of our limited series, Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality, featured on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast channel, we speak with TRI's Rabihah Butler and Zach Warren and look back on the lessons learned from this series and the current state of AI in the courts.
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22 min
The dangers of law firm tech debt
Season 5, Episode 2
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In the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, we discuss tech debt, which may not be the type of debt you're used to from finance, but its implications can be dangerous to law firms and other businesses all the same. In the podcast, TRI's Zach Warren and Bryce Engelland delve into the concept of tech debt and its implications for the legal industry, discussing how tech debt arises from short-term technological decisions and the importance of managing it to avoid long-term costs.
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28 min
Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality — Judge Tanya Kennedy
Season 2, Episode 1
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In the latest episode of our limited series, Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality, featured on the Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast channel, we speak with Judge Tanya Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the First Department of New York, about the application of AI and the essential education required to adequately prepare the judiciary.
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51 min
Predictions for 2025 and beyond: What will change in professional services over the next 5 years?
Season 5, Episode 1
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In the new year's first podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, several of TRI's content experts discuss what next year and the next five years hold for the various sectors being impacted by the integration of AI, particularly generative AI, into everyday operations, with the discussion ranging from enhancing efficiency and addressing talent shortages to expected shifts in business models and regulatory challenges.
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22 min
Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality — Judge James "Jay" Francis
Season 1, Episode 7
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In the latest episode of our limited series, Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality, featured on the Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast channel, we have a conversation with Judge James "Jay" Francis, a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge from the Southern District of New York and current arbitrator, about the application of AI in the judiciary and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.
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44 min
The impact of GenAI on the business of law and the billable hour
Season 4, Episode 35
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In the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, business of law and legal pricing visionaries Toby Brown and Stuart Dodds join Bill Josten, Senior Enterprise Content Manager for Legal at TRI, to discuss the implications that GenAI will have on the billable hour, alternative and value-based pricing arrangements, and how law firms can protect and grow their revenue streams going forward.
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27 min
How M&A could transform the tax & accounting firm sector
Season 4, Episode 34
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In the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, TRI's Nadya Britton and Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting Group, explore the transformative trends in mergers and acquisitions among tax firms. Since 2011, M&A has evolved from a rare occurrence to a vital growth strategy for many tax firms. This podcast highlights how private equity has revolutionized the sector and how that influx of capital has sparked a surge in M&A activity, with almost weekly announcements of new deals.
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32 min
The Global Trade Report and Trump's impact on trade & regulations
Season 4, Episode 33
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In the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager for Tax, Accounting & Trade at TRI, talks with Marianne Rowden, CEO of e-Merchants Trade Council, about the highlights from TRI's 4th annual Global Trade Report and the potential implications of Donald Trump's return to office on supply chains and trade, regulations, and talent challenges.
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20 min
Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality — Judge Samuel A. Thumma
Season 1, Episode 6
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In the latest podcast in our limited series, Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality, presented on the Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast channel, we speak with Judge Samuel A. Thumma from Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, on the use of AI to shape the judiciary and legal community, and about judges' responsibility to both understand and use AI in the future.
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17 min
What the new Trump Administration might mean for the tax & accounting sector
Season 4, Episode 32
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In the latest podcast on the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights channel, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager for Tax, Accounting & Trade at TRI, sat down again with Shaun Hunley, Executive Editor of Checkpoint, to delve into the potential tax policies of Donald Trump's presidency and what it may mean for tax preparers. The pair talk through several key issues, including Trump's aims to lower the corporate tax rate, his proposal for a universal baseline tariff on all U.S. imports, and more surprising proposals like exempting tip income and overtime pay from taxation.
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32 min
O que a reforma tributária do Brasil significará sob a perspectiva corporativa
Season 4, Episode 32
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No mais recente podcast do canal Thomson Reuters Institute Insights, Lionel Nobre, Vice-Presidente de Tributação para a América Latina na Dell Technologies, junta-se a Edinilson Apolinario, Diretor de Tributação e Conteúdo para a América Latina na Thomson Reuters, para discutir as conclusões do recente relatório sobre a Reforma Tributária no Brasil. Eles exploram temas como o impacto que a reforma terá sobre os profissionais corporativos, os desafios e oportunidades que enfrentarão, como a tecnologia pode otimizar seu trabalho e recomendações para organizações navegarem com sucesso por essa transição.
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39 min
The role of the modern general counsel's office
Season 4, Episode 31
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In the latest Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast, Norie Campbell, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Thomson Reuters, joins TRI's Lizzy Duffy to discuss the multi-faceted role of the general counsel's office in helping guide the strategy of today's increasingly complex business organizations. The discussion covers how general counsel provide effective service to the business while operating under increasing cost constraints, protecting the business from an increasing regulatory and risk environment, and enabling growth.
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23 min
Tax Firm Technology Report: Finding the tech that fits
Season 4, Episode 30
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Nearly 90% of tax & accounting firms want technology to be an integral or significant part of their overall firm strategy — but do they actually have the ability to pull this off? In today's Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast, TRI's Zach Warren and Nadya Britton offer up their findings from the first Tax Firm Technology Report and explore the critical role of technology in today's tax firms.
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30 min
Corporate sustainability reporting: Preparation, assurance & the post-election future
Season 4, Episode 29
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In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast, we discuss recent corporate sustainability disclosure regulations and how companies are preparing to meet them. Kevin Fertig and Colleen Cochran at Agendi, a sustainability consulting firm, discuss a range of key topics from the regulators' climate rules to the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requirements, and how the upcoming US election may impact corporate climate action.
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