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Any case. Any question. Instant answers.

Retrieves case information instantly across legal databases, matter management systems, and document repositories. Natural language queries with context-aware results. 70% reduction in research time.

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Faster Lookup
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Response Time
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Sources Unified
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Case Lookup
Unified legal search
🔍 "recent 9th circuit cases on software patent eligibility"
Natural language query · 12 sources searched · 2.3s
Search Results 47 cases found
Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International
573 U.S. 208 (2014) Supreme Court 98% relevant
Enfish, LLC v. Microsoft Corp.
822 F.3d 1327 (2016) Fed. Cir. 94% relevant
Intellectual Ventures I v. Symantec
838 F.3d 1307 (2016) Fed. Cir. 91% relevant
Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Good Law
573 U.S. 208, 134 S. Ct. 2347 (2014)
Court
Supreme Court
Decision Date
June 19, 2014
Author
Thomas, J.
Cited By
4,847 cases
⚖️ Key Holding
"Claims directed to the abstract idea of intermediated settlement are not patent eligible under §101. Generic computer implementation of an abstract idea does not transform the idea into a patent-eligible invention."
📋 Procedural History
2007 Patent infringement filed D.D.C.
2011 Summary judgment granted D.D.C.
2013 En banc reversal Fed. Cir.
2014 Affirmed SCOTUS
📚 Sources Searched
⚖️ Westlaw ✓ Connected
📖 LexisNexis ✓ Connected
📁 Internal DMS ✓ Connected
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Faster
2.3s
Response
47
Results
Search Status Ready

Legal research is fragmented, slow, and expensive.

Information everywhere. Answers nowhere.

  • Partner asks a simple question: "What's the latest 9th Circuit position on software patent eligibility?" You open Westlaw. Search. Scan results. Open LexisNexis to cross-check. Check PACER for recent filings. Review internal memos. 45 minutes later, you have an answer to a question that should take 30 seconds.
  • Every attorney reinvents the wheel. The patent team researched this exact issue 6 months ago. Their memo is somewhere in the document management system. Or maybe it's in the shared drive. Or someone's email. You spend 30 minutes looking, give up, and do the research from scratch.
  • Institutional knowledge is invisible. Senior partner handled a similar case in 2019. The strategy, the key cases, the winning arguments—all locked in her head or scattered across a matter file nobody can find. Junior associates start from zero on problems the firm has solved before.
  • Context gets lost. You find the case. But what's the procedural history? Is it still good law? What did the dissent say? How have subsequent courts interpreted it? Each question requires another search, another database, another 10 minutes.
  • Research costs are out of control. Associates spend 3 hours researching what should take 30 minutes. Partners review research that duplicates work done last month. Westlaw and Lexis bills pile up. Clients push back on research charges.
  • Time pressure forces shortcuts. Brief due tomorrow. No time for thorough research. You find a case that seems on point, hope it's still good law, and cite it. Opposing counsel finds the distinguishing case you missed. Motion denied.

"I timed our associates last month. Simple legal question: 'What's the standard for preliminary injunction in trademark cases in the 2nd Circuit?' Average time to answer: 47 minutes. That's not because they're slow—that's because they have to search Westlaw, cross-reference with Lexis, check our internal brief bank, look for prior memos, and synthesize everything. And here's the thing—we've answered that exact question at least 20 times in the past 5 years. We have a motion template. We have winning briefs. We have internal research. But nobody can find any of it when they need it. Our knowledge isn't organized; it's scattered across a dozen systems that don't talk to each other. We're paying associates $350/hour to do the same research we've already done."

— Managing Partner, 200-Attorney Litigation Firm

One search. Every source. Instant answers.

Deploy an AI that unifies all your legal information—external databases, internal documents, matter files, and institutional knowledge—into a single natural language interface that delivers answers in seconds.

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Unified Search

One query searches everything: Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, your document management system, internal memos, brief banks, and matter files. No more tab-switching between a dozen systems.

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Natural Language

Ask questions like you'd ask a colleague: "What's the 9th Circuit's view on software patents after Alice?" No Boolean operators. No complex search syntax. Just questions and answers.

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Context-Aware Results

Not just cases—complete context. Procedural history. Subsequent treatment. Key holdings. Related internal work. Everything you need to understand and use the result, delivered together.

Every legal question. Every information type.

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Case Law Research

Find relevant cases across all jurisdictions with natural language queries.

  • "9th Circuit cases on TCPA consent requirements"
  • "Recent SDNY decisions on securities fraud pleading"
  • "Cases distinguishing Alice in biotech context"
  • "Delaware Chancery on fiduciary duty in M&A"
  • "NLRB decisions on social media policies"
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Statutory & Regulatory

Navigate statutes, regulations, and agency guidance with plain language.

  • "GDPR requirements for data transfer to US"
  • "SEC rules on beneficial ownership reporting"
  • "HIPAA safe harbor for de-identified data"
  • "California Consumer Privacy Act amendments"
  • "DOJ merger review guidelines update"
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Internal Knowledge

Surface institutional knowledge from matter files, memos, and prior work.

  • "Prior memos on force majeure interpretation"
  • "Briefs we've filed on class certification"
  • "Depositions where we covered pricing practices"
  • "Expert reports on damages methodology"
  • "Settlement terms in similar cases"
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Document Retrieval

Find specific documents across all repositories and matter files.

  • "Motion to dismiss in the Acme litigation"
  • "Expert report from Dr. Johnson"
  • "Engagement letter for TechCorp matter"
  • "Board minutes mentioning executive compensation"
  • "Due diligence memo from Project Atlas"
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Attorney Experience

Find who in the firm has relevant experience for staffing and pitches.

  • "Attorneys who've handled pharma patent litigation"
  • "Partners with M&A experience in healthcare"
  • "Associates who've drafted SaaS agreements"
  • "Team members admitted in Texas"
  • "Experience with CFIUS review process"
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Cross-Reference Analysis

Understand how cases relate, cite, and distinguish each other.

  • "Cases that distinguish Alice for biotech"
  • "How has Twombly been applied in 9th Circuit?"
  • "Subsequent history of this decision"
  • "Cases citing our brief in Smith v. Jones"
  • "Conflicts between circuits on this issue"

Real questions. Real time savings.

Quick Research

47-Minute Question: Now 2 Minutes

Partner needs quick answer during client call: "What's the standard for preliminary injunction in trademark cases?" Agent searches all sources and delivers synthesized answer instantly.

Agent Response

"In the Second Circuit, preliminary injunction in trademark cases requires: (1) likelihood of success on the merits, (2) irreparable harm absent injunction, (3) balance of hardships favoring movant, and (4) public interest not disserved. Key case: Salinger v. Colting, 607 F.3d 68 (2d Cir. 2010), which modified prior presumption of irreparable harm post-eBay. Recent application: Tiffany v. Costco, 971 F.3d 74 (2d Cir. 2020), affirming need for actual confusion evidence. Internal note: We successfully obtained PI in the Williams matter (2022) using consumer survey evidence—brief available in matter file. Would you like the full case summaries or the Williams brief?"

→ 47-minute research task answered in 2 minutes. Client impressed. Partner informed.
Institutional Knowledge

Prior Work Found: $45K Research Saved

New matter requires research on force majeure in supply contracts. Agent discovers firm already has comprehensive memo, motion practice, and favorable ruling from similar case 2 years ago.

Agent Response

"Force majeure research: Found significant internal resources. Matter: GlobalSupply v. TechManufacturing (2022). Partner: Sarah Chen. Associates: Michael Roberts, Jennifer Liu. Key documents found: (1) Research memo on force majeure interpretation under UCC and common law (47 pages, comprehensive 50-state survey). (2) Motion for summary judgment on force majeure defense (granted). (3) Opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike force majeure clause. (4) Expert report on supply chain disruption. (5) Settlement agreement with force majeure carve-out language. Outcome: Favorable summary judgment, settlement at 20% of claimed damages. External research: Also found 12 new cases since 2022 memo addressing COVID-related force majeure claims. Recommendation: Start with Chen memo, supplement with recent case law. Estimated time savings: 40+ hours of associate research. Would you like me to compile the internal documents and new cases into a research package?"

→ 40+ hours of research already done. $45K+ in associate time saved. Better starting point.
Brief Preparation

Motion Research: 6 Hours → 45 Minutes

Associate needs to draft motion to compel discovery. Agent finds relevant rules, key cases, prior firm motions, and opposing counsel's typical arguments—all in one search.

Agent Response

"Motion to compel research package compiled. Applicable rules: FRCP 37(a), Local Rule 37.1 (SDNY—requires meet and confer certification). Key cases for proportionality argument: (1) Vaigasi v. Solow Mgmt., 2016 WL 616386 (S.D.N.Y. 2016)—leading proportionality case post-2015 amendments. (2) Optiver v. Amazon, 2022 WL 17345623—recent SDNY application of cost-shifting. (3) In re Bard IVC Filters, 317 F.R.D. 562—limits on ESI discovery scope. Internal resources: Found 7 prior motions to compel filed by our firm in SDNY since 2020. Most successful: Johnson v. MegaCorp (2021)—granted in full, includes proportionality analysis. Opposing counsel research: Patterson & Associates (opposing counsel) has filed 3 discovery motions in similar matters. Their typical arguments: (1) burden/proportionality, (2) privilege log adequacy, (3) search term disputes. We prevailed against them on similar motion in the TechData matter. Would you like me to generate a draft outline based on the Johnson motion structure?"

→ Complete research package in 45 minutes vs. 6 hours. Draft outline available immediately.
Case Development

Every Relevant Case: Found in Seconds

Litigation team needs to find all cases where opposing expert (Dr. Williams) has testified and been challenged. Agent searches across all databases and internal files.

Agent Response

"Expert witness analysis: Dr. Robert Williams, PhD (Economics). Testimony identified in 23 matters across federal and state courts (2015-present). Daubert/expert challenges: Found 7 challenges to Dr. Williams' testimony. Excluded: 2 cases—(1) Smith v. PharmaCo (N.D. Cal. 2019)—methodology deemed unreliable, regression analysis flawed; (2) Jones v. TechCorp (D. Del. 2021)—opinions outside scope of expertise. Admitted with limitations: 3 cases—courts limited testimony on specific topics. Fully admitted: 2 cases. Key vulnerabilities identified: Opposing counsel in Smith v. PharmaCo (brief available in Westlaw) successfully argued his damages model failed to account for confounding variables. Internal intelligence: Our firm deposed Dr. Williams in the Anderson matter (2020). Deposition transcript available. Partner notes indicate he was 'unprepared on statistical methodology' and 'defensive when challenged on assumptions.' Would you like the full case summaries, the Smith v. PharmaCo brief, or our deposition transcript?"

→ 23 testimony appearances found. 7 challenges identified. Deposition transcript from our files located.

Everything you need for instant legal intelligence.

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Natural Language Search

Ask questions in plain English. No Boolean operators or complex syntax required.

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Unified Index

One search across Westlaw, Lexis, PACER, DMS, and internal files simultaneously.

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Relevance Ranking

Results prioritized by relevance to your specific question and practice context.

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Case Summaries

Key holdings, procedural history, and subsequent treatment at a glance.

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Citation Analysis

See how cases cite, follow, distinguish, and overrule each other.

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Internal Discovery

Surface prior memos, briefs, and work product from your own files.

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Attorney Matching

Find who in your firm has relevant experience for any matter or issue.

Real-Time Sync

Index stays current as new cases, filings, and documents are added.

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Access Control

Respects matter-level permissions and ethical walls automatically.

Connects with your legal information ecosystem.

Westlaw
LexisNexis
PACER
Bloomberg Law
Fastcase
iManage
NetDocuments
SharePoint
Relativity
Clio
Aderant
Elite 3E
Microsoft 365
Google Workspace
Slack
Microsoft Teams

Know exactly what you're deploying.

Role

Reports to: Knowledge Management / IT
Availability: 24/7
Scope: All legal information

Core Responsibilities

  • Search across all data sources
  • Retrieve relevant documents
  • Summarize case holdings
  • Surface internal precedent
  • Track citation relationships
  • Match attorney experience

Decision Authority

  • Rank results by relevance
  • Synthesize across sources
  • Suggest related resources
  • Flag potential conflicts
  • Provide legal advice
  • Override ethical walls
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Full Agent Job Description

Complete specification including source configurations, access rules, and search optimization.

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What's Inside

  • ◈ Source connection specs
  • ◈ Index configuration
  • ◈ Relevance tuning parameters
  • ◈ Access control rules
  • ◈ Ethical wall integration
  • ◈ Response format templates

Use with Weaver

Configure source connections, customize relevance weighting, and define practice-specific search profiles.

Your index. Your knowledge. Your infrastructure.

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Agent (One-Time)

Pay once. Own the asset. Full source code. Deploy, modify, extend.

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Index Stays Yours

All queries, results, and usage patterns never leave your infrastructure.

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Annual Assurance

New source connectors, search improvements, and model updates.

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Weaver Customization

Configure sources, tune relevance, and define practice-specific profiles.

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