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Westlaw next5/1/2023 ![]() This is called Ke圜ite (basically, West's equivalent of Shepard's).PDF Version Elegant simplicity, powerful technology provide increased productivity and confidenceNEW YORK and EAGAN, Minn., /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ - Thomson Reuters, (NYSE: TRI TSX) the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, has introduced the next generation in legal research: WestlawNext(TM) (). Pro tip: This icon is also clickable but you can also naviage the case's history (prior and subsequent cases at different jurisdictions of appeal) as well as citing cases, law review articles, and other documents using the tabs at the top of the case screen. Note: most major cases will have the yellow flag icon indicating that the law is still good but there has been some later dissent. ![]() You can determine whether the case is still considered valid law or if it's been overturned by looking at the icon in the upper left of the screen and mousing over. The "case" itself is the opinion of the presiding judge, or, in the case of the Supreme Court, one of the justices writing on behalf of the majority. The case screen will start out with a summary of the case, list "core terms" (subject headings/tags), and the West Headnotes (summaries of each point of law covered in the case). Tip: If you're looking for a state court case, or if you're not sure of the jurisdiction, make sure you change the drop down box from "All Federal" to the correct jurisdiction(s). WestlawNext has a fairly simple interface-you can type any search term into the search box, including a case citation or name. ![]() This is called Shepardizing (because the print reference work that keeps track of citations to cases is called Shepard's.) You can also Shephardize using the link in the right-hand column. Pro tip: This icon is also clickable and will link you to cases, law review articles, and other documents that cite the case. Note: most major cases will have the yellow triangle icon indicating that the law is still good but there has been some later dissent. You can determine whether the case is still considered valid law or if it's been overturned by looking at the icon in the middle and upper right of the screen and mousing over. ![]() The case screen will start out with a summary of the case, list "core terms" (subject headings/tags), and the LexisNexis® Headnotes (summaries of each point of law covered in the case). Tip: Check the dates and court name to make sure you're looking at the right case! If you type in the case name by party names, you may find multiple cases with that name and have to choose yours from a list. If you type in the citation, the case you're looking for should be the first result. Choose "Federal" or "State." Enter the case citation or name in the ".about" box. Start on the Nexis Uni home screen and click "Cases." This will change the next box to Jurisdiction. You can also use the Guided Search to narrow your results specifically to cases. Nexis Uni has a fairly simple interface-you can type any search term into the search box, including a case citation or name.
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