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Dear readers: it is my pleasure once again to present our annual recap of popular topics on JD Supra for the past year. As in years past, I've noted rising and falling interest, and highlighted in bold those topics which have moved dramatically across the list (or appear on it for the very first time).
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In 2016, DATA took its place as the dominant buzzword in the legal marketplace - and this has certainly been true at JD Supra. We've had conversations with many of you about JD Supra Beacon, our new data reporting offering that measures interest across all industries to enable you to spot emerging trends and growth opportunities in practice areas, sectors, or specific companies, as well as benchmark your firm's visibility relative to those opportunities. If you have an interest in diving deeper into the legal needs of your clients and the sectors you serve, get in touch to learn more about Beacon. And in the meantime...
The JD Supra 50 - Top Topics in 2016:
We'll see you in the new year! Thanks for reading...