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What is Westlaw?

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A legal research company.

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How do you access information from Corpus Juris Secundum?

On Westlaw


Is it illegal to use westlaw from work for personal use?

Who will you charge that research time to? Westlaw research time is billed back to each client. Those reviewing the bills from Westlaw will see that there is time that hasn't been billed which will get you in trouble from your employer or you are illegally billing things to a client that you didn't actually do on their behalf - so YES!!!!!


Where can you find a PDF file of the Model Penal Code?

On Westlaw or Lexis


How many us trademarks are associated with the name westlaw?

According to the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) at the US Patent & Trademark Office there are 28 trademarks associated with the name "westlaw" and 15 of those are still live.


Is a slip copy on west aw published later on?

A slip opinion on Westlaw is typically replaced by the officially published version once it becomes available. Westlaw will automatically update the slip opinion with the officially published version when it is released.


What is the best site to look up for laws?

Westlaw or LexisNexis are the best sites for legal research.


What services does the Westlaw UK offer?

Westlaw UK has collaborated with other legal businesses to ensure that customers have a considerable library of legal information. Westlaw has a friendly user-friendly database that allows you to research case law, legislation, news, journals, and other legal materials. They also offer training videos by using e-learning modules. Some of the topics included are case law, legislation, tax, wills, and trust.


What does the term slip copy refer too?

It is a court's opinion and order deciding a case. It lacks the typical enhancements that legal research services, such as Westlaw, give to such decisions. For example, on Westlaw, a slip-copy does not have a headnotes section. Additionally, it does not have links allowing you to skip to specific portions of the decision.


How do you research case law?

Either go to a law library or use an online legal research service, such as Westlaw.


How do you cite US Supreme Court case in Blue Book Miranda v Arizona and in Westlaw?

Miranda v. Arizona, 384 US 436 (1966)


Volume 43A of legal encyclopedia Corpus Juris Secundum has a footnote stating that Westlaw key number 140 has been assigned to FBI harassment cases. Where can you find a list of FBI harassment cases?

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Where can you find actual cases on attorney misconduct?

Opinions on all sorts of cases can be found in that court's reported set of opinions. They are available online through pay services such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, or in paper format in any law library.