Casemaker

Casemaker, in the context of legal technology, refers to a software platform and service that provides legal professionals with access to a comprehensive database of legal research materials. These materials typically include case law, statutes, regulations, court rules, and other relevant legal documents. Casemaker is often used by lawyers, paralegals, law students, and other legal professionals to conduct legal research, analyze case law, and prepare legal documents.

Casemaker differentiates itself from other legal research platforms through its accessibility and cost-effectiveness. It's often offered as a member benefit by bar associations, making it a more affordable option for solo practitioners and small law firms compared to more expensive, subscription-based services.

Key features of Casemaker include:

• Extensive Legal Database: A large and searchable collection of legal information from various jurisdictions.
• Search Functionality: Tools for keyword searching, citation searching, and boolean searching to efficiently locate relevant legal documents.
• Case Law Analysis: Features for analyzing case law, including citation tracking and Shepard's-like functionality to determine the validity and precedential value of cases.
• Legal Forms and Templates: Access to a library of legal forms and templates to assist in drafting legal documents.
• Alerts and Notifications: Features for setting up alerts to receive notifications about new cases, statutes, or regulations that match specified search criteria.
• Mobile Access: The ability to access Casemaker's resources on mobile devices.

The platform aims to streamline the legal research process and provide legal professionals with the information they need to effectively represent their clients. While the comprehensiveness may vary depending on the specific subscription or offering through a bar association, it generally provides a valuable resource for legal research.