Category Archives: Member News

LexisNexis Introduces CaseMap®10

New software version allows litigation professionals to work with all documents related to a case, quickly locate key information and jumpstart case analysis. LexisNexis (www.lexisnexis.com), announced the introduction of CaseMap® 10, a new version of the company’s award-winning fact and … Continue reading

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Information Technology Industry Sector Germany: Survey Indicates Positive Development of Employment in the First Quarter of 2012

According to the latest survey by the Verband der Vereine Creditreform Germany and the ZEW (Zentrum fuer Europaeische Wirtschaftsforschung GmBH) the employment situation in Germany’s information technology sector indicates a positive development for the first three months of 2012.   About … Continue reading

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Analytics, Platforms, Software, Workflow Tools and Consultative Services in High Demand

During the last quarter of 2011 BIIA tracked 57 deals.  44% involved Analytics, Platforms, Software, Workflow Tools and Consultative Services. During the first 50 days of 2012 there were already 57 deals announced which are relevant to our industry: 21% … Continue reading

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Value of Credit Information: TransUnion Sold for 3x Revenue in the Largest Leveraged Buy-out Deal of the Year

The Pritzker family and Madison Dearborn are Selling TransUnion:  After several years of trying the Pritzker Family finally made their exit from TransUnion.   According to Bloomberg the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS)’s buyout unit and Advent International Corp. acquired TransUnion … Continue reading

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Long After the Floods Recede, Supply Chains Feel the Pain

Flooding in Thailand was just the latest event in a string of natural disasters, political turmoil and economic strife to batter any company making durable goods – especially those in the technology and automotive sectors. The picture is grim. In … Continue reading

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Regulatory Overreach: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes to Examine Books of Collection Agencies and Consumer Credit Reporting Companies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a regulation that would let it examine the books of debt collectors and consumer reporting businesses as part of its program to supervise non-bank financial companies. The regulation, which must be finalized by July … Continue reading

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LexisNexis Answers Customer Requests for on the Move Access via iPad and iPhone

LexisNexis UK (www.lexisnexis.co.uk), a leading provider of content and technology solutions, today announced the release of its first U.K. legal applications. Combining the trusted content of LexisNexis and the ease of use and seamless design of mobile applications, LexisNexis is … Continue reading

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Financial Disclosure or Communication – A Necessity for Small and Midsize Companies

Financial disclosure and regular shareholder communication are requirements for large enterprises.  The customary glossy annual reports and quarterly statements give the impression that such practices are reserved for capital corporations only. Small, and in particular medium-sized companies generally believe that … Continue reading

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Australia: New Personal Property Securities Register Goes Live

BIIA member Veda has been at the forefront of the information services industry for many decades. The launch of the federal government’s Personal Property Securities Register, signals a new era for businesses and consumers across Australia. The PPSR brings significant … Continue reading

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