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In the Know, SLG is a web newsletter designed to enhance your legal research. On this site you can find the latest news & tips, state-specific information, and archived articles.

In the Spotlight:

Latest Release of LexisNexis® Public Records

Be confident in your investigations with the latest release of LexisNexis Public Records. We've improved accuracy, increased ease of use and expanded access to public and private database sources. These enhancements enable you to get more complete answers quickly and easily for due diligence, client screening and background checks.

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California Official Reports More Accurate Via lexis.com, Says State Reporter of Decisions

"With regard to California Supreme Court and published Court of Appeal opinions, and particularly recently filed opinions (i.e., filed within the last 15 months or so), LexisNexis is a more accurate, authentic, up-to-date, and reliable source for citing and quoting."

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State Product Guide
Forms, local events, new products, exclusive offers for readers of In the Know, and more. Check out your state for the latest in LexisNexis products and services.

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Research Tips:

New Enhancements to the LexisNexis® services

Review the most recent enhancements to the LexisNexis® services here.

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Finding Legislative History for Federal Taxation

Taxation is an area of law that is subject to frequent legislative changes. Therefore, federal tax matters often require legislative history research. With these changes comes the need to understand legislative intent.

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Using FOCUS™ and Custom Restrictions in a Shepard's Report

Julie Webster-Matthews, Librarian Relations Consultant, shares one of her favorite tips this week, using FOCUS™ and Custom Restrictions in a Shepard's® report. As Julie explains, one of the most critical components in the legal research process is to uncover cases that cite the case you are relying upon. Shepard's is the 'go-to' resource for that task. Oftentimes your Shepard's results list can be extensive. Your case may be cited hundreds of times. Use the 'FOCUS-Restrict By' feature in Shepard's to streamline results and find relevant cases that contain a specific keyword, phrase, or term-of-art.

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