About Shepard's Signals
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CaseMap integrates with the Shepard's Citations Service, a LexisNexis service that provides a comprehensive case citation and treatment history to verify the validity of case law, statutes, agency opinions, and other legal documents.
CaseMap's Research - Authorities spreadsheets provide an automatic look-up for Shepard's signals for case law citations when a case is opened. The Shepard's signal status displays for each case law citation in the Authorities spreadsheet.
Shepardizing™ is the practice of using the Sherpard's Citations Service to validate a citation. When you Shepardize® a case, LexisNexis provides a report showing every opinion where that case has been referenced, all treatments of the case, and whether the case is "good law". If the case has been overruled, it is considered "bad law" and may no longer be cited as a legal precedent. To learn more about Shepard's Citations Service, visit www.lexisnexis.com or contact your LexisNexis Sales Representative. |
Reference the following table for see an icon and description of each Shepard's Signal indicating the status of your case or statute as treated by other cases (your Cited Case or Cited Statute).
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