Litigation Research with Westlaw

Date: June 2, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1 Credit
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
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Summary: In this one-hour CLE, participants will learn how to locate relevant briefs, pleadings, motions, dockets, jury verdicts, settlements, expert materials, and comprehensive reports most efficiently on experts, judges, and opposing counsel in Westlaw. Participants will also learn how to conduct additional research within dockets, jury instructions, court rules and Key Numbers. Participants will apply KeyCite to verify if they are relying on good law. The instructor will cover how to use Litigation Analytics to hone litigation strategy and to manage expectations.  Finally, the instructor will demonstrate how to use Quick Check to check your own work and to analyze an opponent’s brief.

Admission Restrictions: This training is only open to attorneys and judges licensed in Maine, and Maine Law students.