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Thomson FindLaw Wins Four WebAwards Including Best Legal Website

The Web Marketing Association recognizes Thomson FindLaw for creating the best Web site in 2006 in the legal industry category.

Eagan, Minn., October 9, 2006 –Thomson FindLaw, a Thomson business (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), received four WebAwards at this year’s WebAward Competition. Now in its 10^th year, the event is the premier award program recognizing excellence in corporate Web development. Thousands of entries were judged on seven criteria: design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, technology, innovation and content.

Thomson FindLaw won the Best Web Site award in the legal industry category for the Web site www.yanowitchlaw.com. This award spotlights Internet savvy at its best. Thomson FindLaw also won three Standard of Excellence awards for the following Web sites: www.sanantonioattorney.net, www.rbrmlaw.com, and www.schwartzlawfirmpc.com.

“We are extremely excited to walk away from this highly competitive event with four WebAwards,” said Collin Hummel, design team lead for Thomson FindLaw. “Winning the Best Web Site award in the legal industry category is one of the highest accolades you can receive. It’s a direct testament to the experience and dedication of our team, and the close partnerships we have developed with our customers.”

Thomson FindLaw develops dynamic, industry-leading Web sites that are visually appealing and easy to navigate. Every site design is carefully constructed and engineered from top to bottom. Years of Web design experience, coupled with an extensive understanding of the legal industry, go into each and every page.

Law firms interested in learning more about Web sites from Thomson FindLaw, or needing help with their online marketing efforts, can call 1-866-44-FINDLAW (1-866-443-4635) or visit www.LawyerMarketing.com.

About Thomson FindLaw

Thomson FindLaw (www.FindLaw.com) is the leading provider of online legal information and solutions for the legal community, businesses, and individuals. According to comScore Media Metrix, a leading independent Web-usage reporting service, the FindLaw.com Internet portal is the highest-trafficked legal Web site, with 3.7 million unique monthly users - three times more than its closest competitor. The site provides comprehensive, plain-English legal information to businesses and individuals. These resources include West Legal Directory^®, the Internet's largest directory of lawyers and legal professionals. FindLaw.com also offers comprehensive information, resources and services for law practice and legal career development, including free case law, an online career center, breaking legal news, newsletters, message boards, service directories, continuing legal education, and legal search tools. In addition, Thomson FindLaw provides access to tools and services that help connect legal professionals with potential clients. Thomson FindLaw is a business within The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).