Systems, methods, and software for researching statutory...

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2006-01-17

2011-10-04

Trujillo, James (Department: 2159)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Preparing data for information retrieval

C707S942000, C705S311000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08032533

ABSTRACT:
With conventional print and electronic tools, researching statutory material is difficult and time-consuming. So, to facilitate this type of research, the present inventors devised systems, methods, and software that promise to improve the ability of researchers to find, verify, read, and/or interpret statutory information. One exemplary system provides options for users to access statutory information by citation, by table of contents, by index, and/or by popular name; presents specific statutory information in combination with visual indicators, such as red or yellow flags, that indicate the validity or status of the information; and provides requested statutory information in context of links to related information, such as tables of contents, other versions of a statute, case law, scholarly materials, legislative history, cross-referenced statutes, and administrative-law materials.

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