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Lexis Advance Gets Touchy Feely. Let the Marketing Begin.

14 Saturday Jul 2018

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in LexisNexis, Recent Links and Articles, Research, Westlaw

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Joe Hodnicki, Law Librarian Blog, Lexis Advance, Westlaw Edge

LexisNexis launches Lexis Analytics, by Joe Hodnicki, Law Librarian Blog

https://llb2.com/2018/07/13/lexisnexis-launches-lexis-analytics/

Yesterday, LexisNexis launched Lexis Analytics. From the press release:

“The suite consists of new and enhanced products fueled by smart content from Lexis Advance and the strategic acquisitions of Lex Machina, Intelligize and Ravel Law, and integrates the most powerful technologies in the legal space, including machine learning, artificial intelligence (A.I.) and visualization tools.”

Interestingly, Thomson Reuter launched Westlaw Edge, West Search Plus, Analytics, Enhanced Citator and More, on the same day as the Lexis Advance launch. Joe Hodnicki believes that Westlaw Edge is more powerful and stiff competition to Lexis Advance. Those of you who use these products, what do you think? -CCE

 

 

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Are You Happy with LexisNexis’ Ethics, Marketing, and Lexis Advance? AALL Isn’t.

09 Monday Jul 2018

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Law Libraries, LexisNexis, Research

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American Association of Law Libraries, Joe Hodnicki, Law Librarian Blog, Lexis Advance, LexisNexis

Tying Controversy: AALL Statement on July 2 Meeting with Lexis Representatives, by Joe Hodnicki, Law Librarian Blog

https://llb2.com/2018/07/06/tying-controversy-aall-statement-on-july-2-meeting-with-lexis-representatives/

If you have not noticed, there is a growing controversy with LexisNexis’ ethics and marketing practices. This affects all law schools, paralegal educators, and law firms that subscribe to LexisNexis. For a bit of the back story, see LexisNexis’ Next-Generation Solution Means End of Lexis.com at http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2016/12/last-rites-lexis-com-lexisnexis-sets-date-shutdown.html. Here is more to the point from Joe Hodnicki, who has been closely following the dialogue between LexisNexis and the AALL: https://llb2.com/2018/06/15/early-coverage-of-aall-lexisnexis-anticompetitive-tying-controversy/.

Heads’ up, LexisNexis subscribers. – CCE

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The Common Flaw With Legal Database Providers.

29 Tuesday May 2018

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Bloomberg Law, Casemaker, FastCase, Google Scholar, LexisNexis, Research, Westlaw

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Algorithms, Headnotes, Joe Hodnicki, Law Librarian Blog, Legal Research, Lexis, Westlaw

The Algorithm as a Human Artifact: Implications for Legal {Re}Search, by Joe Hodnicki, Law Librarian Blog

https://bit.ly/2GVxQzz

Susan Nevelow Mart is a law professor at the University of Colorado’s Law School. Her article has earned significant attention and recognition, and for good reason.

Most lawyers and paralegals learn legal research using Westlaw and Lexis, with an emphasis on using headnotes to research relevant law. Because humans write the headnotes and the search algorithms, there is a considerable variation in the results in our legal research.

[W]hen comparing the top ten results for the same search entered into the same jurisdictional case database in Casetext, Fastcase, Google Scholar, Lexis Advance, Ravel, and Westlaw, the results are a remarkable testament to the variability of human problem solving. There is hardly any overlap in the cases that appear in the top ten results returned by each database.

Hardly any overlap? Imagine how this affects cases argued by the parties and decided by the courts. But, there’s more. The percentage of relevant sources differs for all providers.

One of the most surprising results was the clustering among the databases in terms of the percentage of relevant results. The oldest database providers, Westlaw and Lexis, had the highest percentages of relevant results, at 67% and 57%, respectively. The newer legal database providers, Fastcase, Google Scholar, Casetext, and Ravel, were also clustered together at a lower relevance rate, returning approximately 40% relevant results.

Professor Mart reminds us that thorough legal research has always involved redundancy. We already know that different search terms give us new results to investigate. She recommends using multiple resources with multiple searches, and calls for more accountability by legal database providers.

We cannot change what the legal database providers have already done. We do have control over the thoroughness of our research and our search strategies. -CCE

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LexisNexis’ Next-Generation Solution Means End of Lexis.com.

21 Wednesday Dec 2016

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in FastCase, LexisNexis, Westlaw

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Fastcase®, LexisNexis, Robert Ambrogi, Westlaw

It’s Last Rites for Lexis.com, As LexisNexis Sets Date for Shutdown, by Robert Ambrogi, LawSites Blog

http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2016/12/last-rites-lexis-com-lexisnexis-sets-date-shutdown.html

“Prepare last rites for Lexis.com. The legacy legal research service will be leaving this world at the end of 2017.

This week, LexisNexis began notifying Lexis.com customers that it will be shutting down the service over the next 12 months and moving them to the newer Lexis Advance research platform.”

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How To Research Opposing Counsel, Judges, and Juries.

21 Saturday Nov 2015

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Internet, Law Journals, Legal Databases, Legal Directories, Legal Directory, LexisNexis, References, Research, TLO for Legal Professionals

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Anna Massoglia, Internet Research, Judges, Juries, Lawyerist Blog, LexisNexis, Opposing Counsel, Social media

Internet Tools for Researching Opposing Counsel, Judges, and Juries, by Anna Massoglia, Lawyerist Blog

https://lawyerist.com/92442/internet-tools-for-researching-opposing-counsel-judges-and-juries/

Knowing the ins and outs of how other courtroom players think is a key ingredient in successful litigation. Here’s how to do it. . . .

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Casetext and Law Genius – Alternatives to Westlaw and Lexis?

27 Monday Apr 2015

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Casetext, Law Genius, LexisNexis, Research, Westlaw

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CaseText, Law Genius, Lawyerist Blog, Legal Research, LexisNexis, Sam Harden, Solo and Small Firms, Westlaw

Casetext and Law Genius: Wikipedia for Law? by Sam Harden, Lawyerist Blog

https://lawyerist.com/81229/casetext-law-genius-wikipedia-law/?utm_source=lawyerist-sidebar

Once hidden behind the paywalls of Westlaw and Lexis Nexis, the law is quickly becoming open source. Court decisions have always been part of the public record, at least in theory, but accessing those decisions has always been difficult for both lawyers and non-lawyers alike. The internet has been slow in getting around to making court decisions publicly searchable and understandable.

Recently, two online communities have attempted to make the law more user-friendly by letting lawyers and members of the public add comments, explanations, and cross-references. Both communities are worth exploring if you are a solo or small practitioner. . . .

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2014 ABA Techshow’s 60 Apps in 60 Minutes.

05 Saturday Apr 2014

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Android Phones, Apple, Apps, Cell Phones, iPad, iPhones, Legal Technology, LexisNexis, Tablets, Westlaw

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ABA TECHSHOW, Chad Burton, iPhone J.D. Blog, Jeff Richardson, Reid Trautz, rett Burney

60 Apps in 60 Minutes 2014, by Jeff Richardson, iPhone J.D. Blog

http://tinyurl.com/ptlnlne

Old, new, free, and with a fee. Absolutely worth taking a look. -CCE

 [A]t ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago, Brett Burney, Chad Burton, Reid Trautz and I presented the 2014 installment of 60 Apps in 60 Minutes.  We highlighted a variety of apps including some great new apps, some perennial favorites, and some that were thrown in mostly for the entertainment value.  Here is a the full list.  Many apps are free, but note that some of those require subscriptions or can have extra fees associated with them (e.g. the WestlawNext and Lexis Advance apps).  All of them are worth taking a look at. . . .

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Shopping for Legal Research Software, But Don’t Know Which One To Pick?

28 Friday Mar 2014

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Bloomberg Law, FastCase, LexisNexis, Research, Westlaw

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Bloomberg Law, Casemaster, Fastcase, LexisNexis Advance, Research Software Comparison Chart, Westlaw Next

Research Software Comparison Chart (with hat tip to Bill Statsky!)

http://tinyurl.com/pqob8ty

Compares LexisNexis Advance, Westlaw Next, Bloomberg, Casemaster, and Fastcase. -CCE

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Teaching Legal Research – Westlaw, Lexis, Or Some Other Platform?

21 Friday Mar 2014

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Legal Technology, LexisNexis, Research, Westlaw

≈ Comments Off on Teaching Legal Research – Westlaw, Lexis, Or Some Other Platform?

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Legal Research, Legal Research Instruction, Lexis Advance, LexisNexis, Research Instruction & Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries, RIPS Law Librarian Blog, Shawn Friend, Westlaw

Thinking About Process Over Platform in Research, by Shawn Friend, RIPS Law Librarian Blog (RIPS Law Librarian is published by the Research Instruction & Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries.)

http://tinyurl.com/qjvkqbn

This semester, I’ve struggled with whether I need to show different research platforms when I teach research. In the past, I’ve shown the different options available; lately, I have a bias I need to which I must admit.  For the last six months or so, I’ve had trouble showing students (and even professors) Lexis.  I hate to be partisan.  I hate to show Westlaw’s product without showing Lexis’ too.  But lately, I find myself making excuses as to why I can’t show Lexis Advance. . . .

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Lexis Launches “Evidence Challenge” For Law Students.

24 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in eBooks, Evidence, LexisNexis

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Digital Books, eBooks, Evidence Challenge, Evidence Law, Jeanne Eicks, Law Students, LexisNexis, Robert Ambrogi, Robert Ambrogi’s LawSites, Vermont Law School’s Center for Legal Innovation.

It’s Game On for Lexis with Launch of ‘Evidence Challenge,’ posted by Robert Ambrogi, Robert Ambroi’s Law Sites

http://tinyurl.com/ngsud5p

Over the last two years, LexisNexis has been ramping up its library of ebooks, with a growing list of titles for both practitioners and law students. Law students, in particular, are key consumers of ebooks, Lexis says, citing statistics that say six in 10 college students prefer digital books over print. One of the advantages of an ebook over print is the ability to link interactive features that augment and enhance the core text.

That is what Lexis is aiming to do with Evidence Challenge, its new interactive role-playing game designed to help second- and third-year law students test their knowledge of evidence law. . . .

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Looking For An Excellent Legal Research Source?

09 Sunday Feb 2014

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Case Law, Federal Law, Legal Encyclopedia, LexisNexis, Regulations, Research, State Law, Statutes

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Andrew Zimmerman, Legal Encyclopedia, Legal Research, LexisNexis, Zimmerman's Research Guide

Zimmerman’s Research Guide – An Online Encyclopedia for Legal Researchers, by Andrew Zimmerman, LexisNexis®.

http://law.lexisnexis.com/infopro/zimmermans/default.aspx

If you have not already discovered Mr. Zimmerman’s Research Guide, please give yourself a treat. Mr. Zimmerman is a skilled and experienced research expert. He has been collecting and publishing research links and tips for many years.

If this is not already one of your Favorites, it should be. -CCE

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LexisNexis® State Net® Offers Free Tool for Legislative and Regulation Research.

06 Thursday Feb 2014

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Apps, Legal Technology, Legislation, LexisNexis, Regulations, Research

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Legal Research, Legislation, LexisNexis, Regulations, State Net®, State Net® Mobile App

LexisNexis® State Net® has a new—but very familiar—look (January 2014).

http://tinyurl.com/kv96ssz

Use this powerful tool by LexisNexis® to search and monitor legislative and regulatory activity. You do not need a LexisNexis® subscription to use this tool. Even if this is not an subject that you research regularly, please take a look.

Click on http://tinyurl.com/kv96ssz for the State Net Web Page. See more at: http://tinyurl.com/kkut66t. I recommend watching the short, but informative, video for an overview of how to use and get the most out of this resource. Yes, it also provides an App.

Features of this free service include:

Comprehensive Coverage. Access more than 150,000 legislative and 30,000 regulatory measures as they are considered in the United States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. Confidently assess the impact of proposed measures with enriched resources including full bill text, sponsor biographies and links to affected statutes.

Timely Delivery of High-Integrity Data. Rely on accurate content from the United States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., with fast-changing information reviewed, verified and reported within 24 hours of public availability. More than 50 editors with expertise in the unique procedures, processes, and document formats of the originating states perform rigorous quality control at every major stage.

Results-Oriented Reporting. Track and segment legislation and regulations you care about to produce customized reports that inform critical business decisions. Manage relevant measures along with supporting details and documents. Know when bills or regulations move and receive advance notice of hearings for measures you are tracking.

Highly Targeted Search Tools. Target relevant text and topics using proprietary search tools and hands-on issue screening.

Strategic Communication. Deliver meaningful and relevant information to your stakeholders. Simplify communication on complex issues with seamlessly integrated, State Net hosted Web content. Enable users to craft self-customized reports or generate updates on the fly.

Exceptional Client Service. Benefit from an entire team of professionals who understand your program, objectives and issues. More than 100 State Net service professionals are connected to your goals and committed to your success.

State Net® Mobile. Get up-to-date information on legislative developments and critical State Net® content while you’re on the go. We offer the ability to access, track and share our most important resources from any mobile device.

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The Sixth Circuit Wrestles With When to Pull the Trigger on the Unconscionability Doctrine in Arbitration Clauses.

30 Saturday Nov 2013

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, Appellate Law, Arbitration, Class Actions, LexisNexis, Research, Trial Tips and Techniques

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Arbitrations, Class Action, ContractsProf Blog, D.A. Jeremy Telman, LexisNexis, Unconscionability Doctrin

Sixth Circuit Affirms District Court, Rejects Attorney’s Bid for Class-Wide Arbitration, by Kprofs2013, edited by D.A. Jeremy Telman, ContractsProf Blog

http://tinyurl.com/p9sryqw

This case started as a disagreement between a law firm and LexisNexis over billing practices. The parties’ disagreement was bound by an arbitration agreement. The law firm decided to bring two class actions over 500 million dollars against LexisNexis. The terms of the arbitration agreement and the lack of any definitive U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether classwide arbitrability is a “gateway” or “subsidiary” question places the Sixth Circuit in an interesting conundrum.

What follows in this post at ContractsProf Blog is an analysis of the Sixth Court’s opinion, the ambiguous arbitration agreement, and the use, or lack thereof, of the unconscionability doctrine. -CCE 

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Lay-offs at LexisNexis, Martindale-Hubbell, and Thomson Reuters

29 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by Celia C. Elwell, RP in Legal Technology, LexisNexis, Westlaw

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LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, Thomson Reuters, Westlaw

LexisNexis announces another round of lay-offs, by Legal Skills Prof, Legal Skills Prof Blog
http://perma.cc/0nHxcmu5nkq

This is the second round of lay-offs for LexisNexis, which includes long-time Martindale-Hubbell employees. Thomson Reuters also announced Westlaw lay-offs earlier this month.

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