University of Illinois College of Law
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University of Illinois College of Law |
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Introduction
to Online Legal Research (Westlaw and Lexis)
Professor Callister
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Session:
Fall
- Spring
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| Group Problem: Citation Analysis |  |
G1 |
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The following problems will
be done in the instructional session with a librarian. Please skip
for until your class session.
Problem 1:A supervising partner has noted that a key case, Caplin v. U.S., 718 F.2d 544 (2d Cir. 1983), which she is relying upon to render a legal opinion has a caution warning signal. She wants you to conduct a thorough citation analysis and find out about any negative treatment of the case. She is also particularly interested in subsequent cases (positive or negative) discussing headnotes 2, 3 or 5 (pertaining to "dual purpose" accident and health plans). To
sign onto Westlaw
click here.
To sign onto Lexis
click here.
For
Lexis Shepard's, make sure the flags or signals (for cases citing the primary
case) are visible. If not, you will need to change your options settings to view the Shepard's signals. For problem hints, click here.
Conduct a thorough analysis of Romer v. Evans, 517 U.S. 620, 134 L. Ed. 2d 855, 116 S. Ct. 1620 (1996). What is the nature of any negative treatment? How solid is the authority upon which the decision is based? To sign onto Westlaw click here. To sign onto Lexis click here. For Lexis Shepard's, make sure the flags or signals (for cases citing the primary case) are visible. If not, you will need to change your options settings to view the Shepard's signals. Problem 3: What Supreme Court decisions have modified, limited or otherwise impacted Roe v. Wade? Use Shepard's and KeyCite to find out. Compare the treatment between the two services. Also check the case authority upon which Roe v. Wade is built. To sign onto Westlaw click here. To sign onto Lexis click here. For Lexis Shepard's, make sure the flags or signals (for cases citing the primary case) are visible. If not, you will need to change your options settings to view the Shepard's signals. |
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