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Insights from the Edge: Introducing Westlaw Edge

Posted Jul 30, 2018 10:38 AM CDT

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A new podcast series, “Insights from the Edge,” will bring you the latest legal trends and topics as Insight Attorneys sit down with industry leaders to discuss the latest hot legal topics.

In the first episode, you’ll hear from Rachel Beithon, Insight Attorney, and Andy Martens, Global Head of Product & Editorial as they discuss the introduction of Westlaw Edge.

Powered by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence built on over 100 years of attorney-edited annotations, Westlaw Edge leverages a full suite of AI-powered legal research tools. This includes the next generation of legal search, integrated litigation analytics, the most powerful citator, and more.

To listen to the first episode of “Insights from the Edge”, click here. Or, keep reading to learn more about Westlaw Edge.

Be responsive with WestSearch Plus

Introducing the next generation of legal search, only available on Westlaw Edge. Access better predictive research suggestions, which take you to the exact text you need in order to quickly find an answer to your legal question.

WestSearch plus applies state-of-the-art AI technologies that continually runs behind the scenes to root out the most likely typeahead suggestions and quickly surface relevant information. With WestSearch Plus you can find authoritative legal answers even faster and more confidently.

Be strategic with Litigation Analytics

Leverage data-driven insights on judges, courts, attorneys, law firms, and case types to build your strongest strategy and better manage client expectations. With Litigation Analytics you can make more informed decisions when crafting your litigation strategy.

Westlaw Edge has the most data, practice areas, coverage, and ways to pivot data. Use Litigation Analytics to understand your assigned judge, evaluate an opposing counsel’s experience, and more.

Be aware with KeyCite Overruling Risk

Trust you are citing good law with KeyCite Overruling Risk. Only KeyCite Overruling Risk on Westlaw Edge provides a citator warning when a point of law in a case may have been implicitly undermined based on its reliance on an overruled or otherwise invalid prior decision.

Avoid the need to manually review each case to determine if it cites an overruled point of law. Plus, be even more confident in your legal research with the ability to quickly understand how the current state of the law may explicitly and implicitly impact your case.

Be informed with Statutes Compare

When laws change, comparing the new version to the old can be a time-consuming task. Eliminate the need to read through multiple versions of a session law with Statutes Compare on Westlaw Edge.

Now you can see the most recent changes to a statute right in the document you are viewing, allowing you to compare any two versions of a statute through easy-to-see highlighting and strike-through text. In addition, you can easily see the authority from which those changes came.

Leverage the most intelligent legal research technology available

Westlaw Edge elevates your research so you can work, think, and deliver faster. The new, advanced features allow legal professionals to practice with a degree of certainty and confidence never before available.

Westlaw Edge delivers the fastest answers and most valuable insights, providing you with a clear strategic advantage.

Want to get the inside scoop on Westlaw Edge? Listen to Episode 1 of “Insights from the Edge” - click here.

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