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1. FB ooumono Mor Company Profile Review available reports on General Mills Investext PDF Analyst Reports for General Mills Inc Wachovia Capital Markets LLC September 13 2007 6 Pages Deutsche Bank Securities Inc September 06 2007 1 Page Credit Suisse North America September 06 2007 4 Pages Bear Stearns and Co Ine August 29 2007 2 Pages Fitch Ratings August 24 2007 1 Page Bue Diligence Report General Mills Inc SEC Filings General Mills Inc 8 K September 06 2007 General Mills Inc 8 K August 29 2007 ALLNEWS search result with ResultsPlus information 34 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Using the Alert Services Click a link under Tracking and Alerts in the Shortcuts section or click Alert Center at the top of any page to track individuals and companies monitor competitors and follow developments in proposed legislation WestClip Use WestClip to run Terms and Connectors searches automatically on a daily weekday weekly biweekly or monthly basis Your search results are delivered to the destination of your choice including your printer fax machine or e mail address With WestClip you can perform tasks such as the following m Monitor whether the U S Supreme Court has granted certiorari m Read a U S court of appeals decision as soon as it appears on Westlaw m Track federal and stat
2. BRIEF ALL MA BRIEF ALL Completely integrated with links to related briefs case law KeyCite and ResultsPlus Recent Databases S Favorite Databases zl Databases E American Maritime Cases AMC are now on Westlaw in the AMC database And don t miss the redesigned Admiralty Maritime Tab View Westlaw Director Commercial amp Bankruptcy attorneys New Supreme Court decision rules on atty fees in bankruptcy matters Find a Database Wizard 2007 COMFINNL 23 links to analysis of decision Pricing modifications for Westlaw databases go into effect 3 1 2007 for all Private subscribers Pricing modifications for the New England Journal of Medicine go into effect 4 1 2007 for all Westlaw subscribers See SUBSCRIBER for details Getting Started Tips Tabbed Westlaw page For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 1 Introduction Adding the Tabbed Paralegal Page and Your State Page The Paralegal page makes it easy to access Westlaw features and databases you frequently use Your state page provides easy access to your state s case law statutes forms and other materials Complete these steps to add the Paralegal page and your state page 1 Click Add Remove Tabs at the top of any page 2 At the Manage Tabs page select the Paralegal check box under General and your state check box under Jurisdictional State if they are not already selected Select the check boxes for any other pages e g the Public Record
3. m Federal Courts and Agencies FEDFRMS where xx is a state s two letter postal abbreviation To search all eforms available on Westlaw access the Westlaw eforms State and Federal Courts and Agencies database ALLFRMS To view a list of Westlaw eforms databases for a selected state click Directory at the top of any page At the Westlaw Directory type a short description of the forms you want such as ohio eforms in the Search the Westlaw Directory text box then click Search Retrieving eforms To retrieve Westlaw eforms follow these steps 1 Access a Westlaw eforms database e g Westlaw eforms Ohio State Courts and Agencies OH FRMS Search Selected Databases J At the search template type a search describing the forms Westlaw eforms Ohio State Courts and Agencies OH FRMS WD Remove you want to retrieve e g application in the Search text DEEN Template box 3 Limit your search by court or agency optional E E Search i a 4 Click Search Westlaw application i To view a form click its link in the result list then click Example motion or affidavit the PDF icon in the document Limitiby Courtior Agency optional Court or Agency Municipal Court Bureau of Workers Search Westlaw OH FRMS search template For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 21 Retrieving Forms Checklists and Westlaw eforms Cl File Edit View Document Tools Window Help Shar
4. Copyright Infringement and Remedies Refs amp Annos sp 504 Remedies for infringement Damages and profits Graphical Statutes BECH ama gt Full Text Document Table of Contents The wizard will help you create a new KeyCite Alert entry a In General Versions gt eg i NEE Accessing KeyCite Alert from the Links tab KeyCite The citation you will be monitoring is shown below SE 17 USCA s 504 Alert What client identifier would you like to associate with this entry AH Next gt Finish Help Cancel KeyCite Alert wizard m If you know the citation of the document you want to monitor click KeyCite Alert under Tracking and Alerts at the bottom of the Shortcuts section of the Paralegal page Click Create Entry or Entry Wizard at the top of the KeyCite Alert page then type your citation in the text box and click Go or Next If you click Entry Wizard you will follow the same nine easy steps that you follow when you click Monitor with KeyCite Alert Tip The KeyCite Alert Directory lists entries in the order in which you create them You can use the directory to view edit or delete entries To access the KeyCite Alert Directory click KeyCite Alert under Tracking and Alerts If you have not yet created any entries an overview of KeyCite Alert is displayed 14 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Browsing a Document or Search Result The result list contains the cita
5. For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Click in a field and type the information Finding Information About People The Information About People section of the Paralegal page allows you to quickly retrieve information about individuals including their addresses their neighbors their assets and any adverse filings or criminal records Locating People Public records databases can help you locate potential parties and witnesses for a lawsuit m Click People Records under Information About People to display a search template Select a permissible use from the drop down list and then type your search terms in the text boxes You can search by name Social Security number date of birth address or phone number Use the check boxes to select one or more states in which to run the search m Click Executive Affiliations to search for information on executives worldwide At the search template type a name in the Executive Name text box and click Search Westlaw Search Selected Databases People Records Combined PEOPLE ALL Wi Template Content Description header replacement data telephone based consumer records death records voter registration records util affiliation records and consumer household records Permissible Uses The PEOPLE ALL search is comprised of data from multiple sources including credit Change Database s Coverage Tips ecords professional license ty hook up
6. N W 2d 636 Minn Aug 09 2007 Oo 10 State v Mahkuk 736 N W 2d 675 Minn Aug 09 2007 Profiler references 32 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Keeping Current with News Sources When you need news and background information about an individual or company use the features in the Shortcuts section of the Paralegal page These features include the following m People in the Headlines Use this feature to search headlines and lead paragraphs for a person s name Type a name e g michael eisner in the text box select a date restriction from the drop down list e g Last 30 days and click Go Westlaw runs your search in the ALLNEWS database Companies in the Headlines Use this feature to retrieve recent articles discussing a particular organization Type the name of the organization e g international red cross in the text box select a date restriction from the drop down list and click Go Westlaw runs your search in the ALLNEWS database m News Sources Select a source e g All News from the drop down list and click Go A search template or Search page is displayed Searching in News Databases The features below make searching in news databases using the Terms and Connectors search method easier Thesaurus After you type your search click Thesaurus to select alternative terms for the terms in your search Case Sensitive Searching Click Case sensitive Searching to specify capitaliz
7. Next Section gt ick Edit Search to 7 2613 Certification edit your search Click ee Edit Search Locate in Result Effective See Text Amendments Prior Proposed S a Locate in Result to F Proposed Legislation KeyCite J Ps search the documents History 29 U S C A 2613 4 in the result for Citing References United States Code Annotated Currentness particular terms Monitor With KeyCite Alert Title 29 Labor 16 Search terms are highlighted in yellow so you can quickly scan your documents Term arrows let you view the next or previous occurrence of the search terms in your search result Best portions in a Natural Language search result are highlighted in red so you can easily view the portion of each document that most closely matches the concepts in your search Best arrows let you view the next or previous best portions in your search result Document Doc arrows let you view the next or previous document in your search result The Tools menu has options you can use to go to a specific page of a print publication restrict your display to specific fields in a document or copy document text The options vary depending on the type of document you are viewing Click Full Screen List in the left frame to return to the result list in full page view or click the Full Page View icon in the upper right corner to display the document in the right frame across the entire page Click the Full Page View icon to display the document in t
8. Other icon to display a menu of additional delivery methods Fax and Save on Westlaw LA E E E A dialog box is displayed Select the KeyCite results you want to include with your document and specify under Page Options which pages you want to deliver If you are delivering a statute you can select Statutory Text Only to deliver the statute without annotations m Click Settings at the top of the dialog box to specify whether you want to include features such as KeyCite flags and highlighted search terms or to change the format of your document Click Done when you are finished making your selections 3 Click Print Send or Save depending on the delivery method you selected qui er E PRINT S prent EZ emar Result List Links for KE 1 Doc 29 USCA 2613 Ge Screen List e 4 Previous Section 29 U S C A 2613 Next Section i 2613 Certification pocate in Result Effective See Text Armendments Prior Proposed Find citation Go Approx 6 pages H F Proposed Legislation KeyCite 29 u s c a 2613 History Citing References United States Code Annotated Currentness P P i Title 29 Labor Monitor With KeyCite Alert e E Chapter 28 Family and Medical Leave Refs amp Annos E Subchapter I General Requirements for Leave Refs amp Annos Graphical Statutes EES aaa w 2613 Gerti KE Floomuono omer Print Web Page Dialog Full Text Document Settings
9. Regulatory Materials states Click a state s postal abbreviation e g MN to display a Search page listing databases containing that state s legislative history Type a Terms and Connectors query or a Natural Language description in the Search text box select one or more database check boxes and click Search Westlaw Search Legislative History State gt Minnesota Legislative History Terms and Connectors Natural Language Search a Recent Searches amp Locates Select Database s Minnesota Legislative History I Minnesota Legislative History MN LH Q I Minnesota Legislative History Reports MN LH REP LU I Minnesota Legislative History Journals MN LH JRNLS Gi I Minnesota Legislative History Messages MN LH MSG Gi I Minnesota Legislative Service MN LEGIS Q I Minnesota Historical Legislative Service MN LEGIS OLD Gi T Minnesota Bills MN BILLS LU I minnesota Bill Tracking MN BILLTRK WG I Minnesota Bill Text MN BILLTXT Q I Minnesota Bills Historical MN BILLS OLD LU I Minnesota Bill Tracking Historical MN BILLTRK OLD i I Minnesota Bill Text Historical MN BILLTXT OLD Q Search Westlaw Search Westlaw Thesaurus Minnesota Legislative History Search page Using the Paralegal Page You can also click Additional materials under Cases and Statutes at the Paralegal page to search legislative history for multiple states Type a Terms and Connectors query or Natural Language descr
10. USCA Ch 1 Refs amp Annos 101 Definitions 102 Rules of construction 103 Applicability of chapters 104 Adjustment of dollar amounts 105 Power of court 106 Waiver of sovereign immunity 107 Public access to papers 108 Extension of time 109 Who may be a debtor 110 Penalty for persons who negligently or fraudulently prepare bankruptcy petitions TITLE 9 ARBITRATION TITLE 10 ARMED FORCES TITLE 11 BANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY RULES OFFICIAL AND PROCEDURAL BANKRUPTCY FORMS TITLE 12 BANKS AND BANKING TITLE 13 CENSUS TITLE 14 COAST GUARD TITLE 15 COMMERCE AND TRADE TITLE 16 CONSERVATION TITLE 17 COPYRIGHTS TITLE 18 CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Belection s Retrieve amp Print Search Expand Selection s Collaps USCA table of contents 111 Nonprofit budget and credit counseling agencies financial management instructional courses 112 Prohibition on disclosure of name of minor children DDODDDODDD80D0D0DD0DODO0DDOD0 a 113 Reserved for future legislation 300 Reserved for future legislation El CHAPTER 3 CASE ADMINISTRATION 11 USCA Ch 3 Refs amp Annos El SUBCHAPTER I COMMENCEMENT OF A CASE 301 Voluntary cases 302 Joint cases 303 Involuntary cases ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee eee Expanded title 11 42 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Searching Statutes and Regulations Retrieving All Se
11. WestCheck extracts citations from your document it also creates a list of quotations found in your document You can choose to have the QuoteRight service check these quotations against the full text of the documents as they appear on Westlaw Creating a Table of Authorities in Your Brief Automatically WestCiteLink allows you to open a brief in your word processing program click a button and then have instant access to the full text of a case cited in the brief WestCiteLink also allows you to automatically generate a table of authorities for the brief complete with hypertext links from each listed document to its reference in your brief WestCiteLink finds citations in your word processing documents and converts them to hypertext links allowing you to link to the corresponding documents on Westlaw A table of authorities is automatically created listing the cases and other documents you have cited along with page numbers for each Click a citation to view the full text of the cited document in your Web browser For information on using WestCiteLink see WestCiteLink User Manual Version 3 07 available at no charge at west thomson com westcitelink guides aspx For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 13 Checking Citations with KeyCite Tracking Citations Using KeyCite Alert Has the U S Supreme Court or a state appellate court overruled a case on which you re relying Or has it held a statute that is key to a curren
12. a table of authorities 13 finding documents 13 WestCiteLink about 13 creating a table of authorities 13 WestClip 34 35 Westlaw citation 5 Westlaw Directory accessing a database from 37 retrieving forms 19 viewing all databases 37 viewing WestlawPro plan databases 37 Westlaw Profiler attorneys 32 expert witnesses 31 judges 32 WestlawPro plan databases 37 Y yellow flag for cases 9 yellow flag for statutes 11 56 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Printed 10 07 Material 40681246 Replaces Material 40627967 2007 West a Thomson business L 334264 The trademarks used herein are the trademarks of their respective owners West trademarks are owned by West Publishing Corporation For assistance using Westlaw call 1 800 WESTLAW 1 800 937 8529 For free reference materials visit west thomson com westlaw guides THOMSON E E WEST
13. and Medical Leave Act and to Whom Does It Apply 825 104 What employers are covered by the Act yer any t V Public agencies are covered employers without regard to the number of employed emple ed Public as well as private elementary and secondary schools are also covered employers without regard to the number of employees employed See 825 600 b The terms commerce and industry affecting commerce are defined in accordance with section 501 1 and 3 of the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 LMRA 29 U S C 142 1h and 3 as set forth in the definitions at section 825 800 of this part For purposes of the FMLA e meet the 50 employee coverage test are deemed to be engaged in commerce or in an ing activity affecting commerce c Normally the legal entity which employs the employee is the employer ungLimit Display Copy with Reference Web Page Dialog Click the copy button Then paste the text into your document a An employer covered by FMLA is any person engaged in commerce or in any industry or activity affecting commerce who employs 50 or more employees for each working day during each of 20 or more calendar workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year Employers covered by FMLA also include any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of a covered employer to any of the employees of the employer any successor in interest of a covered employer and any public agenc
14. click UPDATE at the top ot the document For an Dockets CALIFORNIA VENTURA COUNTY updated version of the Current Date 04 20 2007 docket click UPDATE Source SUPERIOR COURT VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA CASE INFORMATION Case Title ALAN NEUMAN v YAHOO INC Court SUPERIOR COURT VENTURA COUNTY Case Number CIV244087 Case Type CIVIL Case Subtype GENERAL CIVIL Description PI PD NON MOTOR YEHICLE LIMITED Key Nature of Suit TORTS NEGLIGENCE PERSONAL INJURY NON MOTOR VEHICLE 430 75 20 Key Nature of Suit TORTS NEGLIGENCE PROPERTY DAMAGE NON MOTOR VEHICLE 430 87 10 Date Filed 10 11 2006 Court docket Tracking Court Dockets Click Track this Docket to create a Docket Alert entry that will track changes in court docket information and notify you of these changes For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 29 Retrieving Court Documents Finding Appellate Briefs Westlaw includes thousands of appellate court briefs that can be searched by issue or by the name of a party attorney or judge When you click Appellate Briefs under Court Documents a Search page is displayed listing the jurisdictional and topical appellate briefs databases to help you select the databases you want to search To run a search type a Terms and Connectors or Natural Language search select one or more databases and click Search Westlaw Search Search Tips Paralegal gt Court Documents Te
15. clicking the KeyCite status flag if available Click KeyCite at the top of any page to display a detailed explanation of the KeyCite status flags KeyCite Status Flags A red flag warns that the case is no longer good law for at least one of the points of law it contains es A yellow flag warns that a case has some negative history but has not been reversed or overruled H A blue H indicates that a case has some history Cc A green C indicates that a case has citing references but no direct history or negative citing references Result List Links for KeyCite Bn rant Elon jooma wore A A i Doc 684 P 2d 187 Click Full History or the aerem E Palmer v A H Robins Co Inc status flag to view the KE i mmm ole 4984 history of the displayed case __ find citation Gd Aung Oar A284 F Some negative history but not KeyCite History lick Di A overruled Click Direct History Full History Showing 3 documents Graphical View to view Biret History Graphical View sc Direct History direct history in a graphical Era rm mmm view Citing References d Monitor With KeyCite Alert TC 1 KeyCited Citation Click Citing References t Full Text Document Palmer v A H Robins Co Inc 684 P 2d 187 38 UCC Rep Serv 1150 Colo Jun 04 view a list of cases Case Outline 198 NOE BISAIS9 administrative materials ResultsPlus About Negative Citing References U S A secondary sources and Am Jur Proof of Facts EE bri
16. documents by citation you may want to select By Transaction so that you pay a set fee for each document regardless of the amount of time you spend reading the document online Contact the West Reference Attorneys or your West account manager for more information on pricing You can change preferences at any time however changes in pricing method for printing and searching will not take effect until the next time you sign on to Westlaw Identifying Databases Not in Your Plan If you have a WestlawPRO plan you can select the Display an beside databases that are outside of your Westlaw subscription check box to display asterisks next to databases that are outside your plan Document Display Preferences Click Document Display to display the Preferences Document Display page If you prefer to have Preferences Document Display Preferences R g P Display Default information displayed across the full width of each Location amp Pricing E E Welcome page Standard E page select Full Screen from the Page view drop Change Client 1D Changes in welcome page will take effect the 4 Result List Display Page view Split Screen v Clear the Display Link Viewer check box if you as sar I Display Westlaw Directory at Sign On prefer to have cited documents displayed in the prance Download Display Link Viewer right frame or across the full width of the page KeyCite rh Ae ca he isplay prompts during query formulation and search results
17. for information about General Mills using the Companies in the Headlines feature ResultsPlus displays links to a company profile Investext analyst reports a due diligence report and SEC filings Tracking News Sources When you run a Terms and Connectors search in a news database click Add Search to WestClip above the result list to create a WestClip entry that provides you with updates The WestClip service automatically runs the search at the frequency you select e g daily or weekly and sends the result to the destination you select e g an e mail address Click Add Search to WestClip to create a WestClip entry Edit Search da aft 08 25 2007 amp hid general 2 mills 2 Database allnews DE Sort Results By Date Publication Name Article Name Results 120 Documents Add Search to WestClip SEARCH Locate in Result Add Related Terms common usual universal customary indeterminate regular typical popular unrestricted non specific representative prevailing frequent imprecise generalization Select all Expand Search Change Database to All News and Wires Combined ges suitor no Panes mon ie m 1 General Mills officials summarized the newest activities General Mills Biotech Business Week Author N A Word Count 1424 9 24 07 BIOTECBUSWK 2191 2007 WLNR 18448574 General Mills officials summarized the newest activities General Mills General Mills officials summarized
18. records executive Juse in connection with a non commercial purpose Structured Search H Social Security Caution Not all documents contain SSN Number Example 123 45 6789 Name hillary rodham clinton Y Result List 5 Docs Full Screen List Edit Search Locate in Result E es P ER Bern em Spouono Some Name HILLARY D RODHAM CLINTON Result Options FT eT To Prnt mai me J7 1 CLINTON HILLARY D RODHAM CHAPPAQUA NY LICENSE ALL Through I 2 CLINTON HILLARY RODHAM WASHINGTON DC PEOPLE FIND I 3 CLINTON HILLARY RODHAM CHAPPAQUA NY VOTERS ALL IT 4 JOSEPH JAMES A WASHINGTON Current Date DC EA ALL TC 5 RODHAM CLINTON HILLARY Source WASHINGTON DC PEOPLE FIND Clear all Clear 1 5 Name PROFESSIONAL LICENSE RECORD Information Current Database Last Updated Update Frequency 04 03 2007 05 05 2007 BI ANNUAL 09 24 2007 AR SUPREME COURT NAME amp PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION HILLARY D RODHAM CLINTON People Records search result For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 23 Finding Information About People You can also click Public Records by State to run a search in a Public Records Combined database for a specific state With a single search you will be able to pull together a comprehensive picture of an individual or company When you click Public Records by State a list of the
19. template is displayed which includes several drop down lists to help you focus your search by field of expertise specialty case type and in some instances case subtype name jurisdiction or other limits For example to retrieve filings in Colorado cases of experts in accounting and finance who are economists select Accounting and Finance from the Expert s Field drop down list Economist from the Specialty drop down list and Colorado from the Jurisdiction list box and then click Search Westlaw Links to expert witness filings can also be found in selected cases court dockets and Westlaw Profiler records Furthermore if an expert s name is displayed as a hypertext link in a jury verdict or settlement summary MEDLINE abstract or other document you can retrieve the expert s Profiler record by clicking the link You can then click Expert Testimony if available on the Links tab of the Profiler record to retrieve the expert witness filing 30 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Finding Experts Judges and Attorneys Use the Shortcuts section of the Paralegal page to quickly run searches to find information on expert witnesses judges and attorneys Locating an Expert Witness Experts are needed in litigation for many different reasons such as explaining complicated issues to a jury helping to determine if legal standards of care were met and evaluating statistical information In addition if opposing coun
20. the company is the only holder of any evidence of indebtedness of such concern 2 except as provided in regulations issued by the Administration such concern shall will not thereafter incur any indebtedness without first securing the approval of the c giving the company the first opportunity to finance such indebtedness c Repealed Pub L 90 104 Title II 206 Oct 11 1967 81 Stat 271 d Direct or cooperative provision of capital Equity capital provided to incorporated small business concerns under this section may gt USCA section with Links tab For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 45 Retrieving Related Legislative and Regulatory Materials Using Graphical Statutes The Graphical Statutes service shows legislative changes and links to related documents in an easy to read graphical display From a single page you can easily track changes in the law locate relevant legislative history materials read important case law and check for possible amendments Graphical Statutes will show you m prior versions of statutes m cases that negatively affect a statute m links to enacting and amending public laws m future text of a statute not yet in effect m relevant legislative history materials such as bill drafts reports and the Congressional Record m legislation that has been enacted but has not yet been codified The Graphical Statutes service is available for the USCA and statutes from sel
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23. 01 Definitions ji L E T IR Public Law Public Law Public Law Public Law lic Law Public Laws e Pub L 106 379 amp Pub L 108 379 amp Pub L 107 273 Pub L 109 9 Titel Pub L 109 9 Title Click a link to view the ES Dat 102 c 102c enacting or amending public Ser laws Reports Reports HR REP 107 698 Bill Drafts Bill Drafts HR REP 106 861 HR REP 106 861 WAIVING POINTS OF 2005 CONG US S 2005 CONG US S oiai WORK MADE FOR WORK MADE FOR ORDER AGAINST 167 108th 167 109th Legislative History HIRE AND HIRE AND THE CONFERENCE CONGRESS 1st CONGRESS 1st Materials COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT BS Sep 25 2002 Session Session Congressional reports and Sep 18 2000 Sep 18 2000 HR CONF REP Report No 109 33 Report No 109 33 testimony presidential 107 635 ak Gr y H GE EE PL 107 273 21ST Apr 12 2005 Apr 12 2005 messages bill drafts and CENTURY 2005 CONG US S 2005 CONG US S i 146 Cong Rec 146 Cong Rec Congressional Record H11943 07 H11943 07 DEPARTMENT OF oe neg documents are linked to the HOUSE BILLS AND HOUSE BILLS AND Sep 28 2002 AMRES Iit SeHSRESe lst i JONT JOINT S more Session Session appropriate version of the RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS e SE e Sone statute Dec 4 2000 Dec 4 2000 Presidential Msg oH Ae bie KEES EES S more more 146 Cong Rec 146 Cong Rec Monday November 01163 01 01163 01 04 2002 L NEW PUBLIC LAWS NEW PUBLIC LAWS STATEMENT BY THE Reports Re
24. 2889 37 Searching for Documents Searching with Terms and Connectors The Terms and Connectors search method allows you to enter key terms from your fact pattern or legal issue and connectors to specify the relationship between the terms For example you can specify that your terms appear in the same sentence s or the same paragraph p Terms and Connectors searching is more precise than Natural Language searching and is particularly useful when you want to retrieve all documents that contain your terms To search a database using Terms and Connectors follow these steps 1 Access a database by clicking a link in the Resources section of the Paralegal page or type a database name or identifier e g colorado cases or co cs in the Search these databases text box 2 At the Search page click the Terms and Connectors tab if necessary and type your query in the Search text box For example to search for cases discussing a judge s authority to reduce a sentence type judge court s discret authori s reduc lessen s sentence To add related terms click Thesaurus To add a date restriction select a date from the Dates drop down list 3 Click Search Westlaw Using Connectors in Your Terms and Connectors Search In Terms and Connectors searching you must place connectors between your terms Connectors specify the relationship that must exist between terms in your retrieved documents Connector Type To retrieve docume
25. 2889 39 Searching Case Law Using Topic and Key Numbers and the West Key Number Digest If you have identified a topic and key number associated with the legal issue you are researching you can run a search using the topic and key number to quickly retrieve cases involving the same legal issue Access the appropriate database and type the topic and key number as a Terms and Connectors search term For example to search for cases containing topic 231H Labor and Employment and key number 758 Wrongful Discharge in General type 231hk758 You can also use a topic and key number search in conjunction with other search terms A list of West digest topics and their numerical equivalents is available in the West Key Number Digest To access the West Key Number Digest click Site Map at the top of any page and then click West Key Number Digest Custom Digest under Search Westlaw or Browse Westlaw To browse the list of topic and key numbers click the plus and minus symbols To search for case headnotes classified under specific topic and key numbers select the check boxes next to those topic and key numbers then click Search selected At the displayed search page select the jurisdiction from which you want to retrieve headnotes and click Search Using KeySearch to Provide a Query for You KeySearch helps you to find cases and secondary sources in a specific area of the law by allowing you to select terms from a classification system based on the
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27. 4461 United States Code Annotated Currentness Title 26 Internal Revenue Code Refs amp Annos Subtitle D Miscellaneous Excise Taxes Refs amp Annos pter 36 Cerin Other Excise Taxes E Subchapter A Maintenance Tax Refs amp Al 4461 Imposition of tax United States Code Annotated Currentness Title 26 Internal Revenue Code Refs amp Annos Subtitle D Miscellaneous Excise Taxes Refs amp Annos Chapter 36 Certain Other Excise Taxes Subchapter A Harbor Maintenance Tax Refs amp Annos b Amount of tax The amount of the tax imposed by suf 84461 Imposition of tax a General rule There is hereby imposed a tax on any pq 1 Imposition in General General amount equal to 0 125 percent of the value of the commerci Considerations Harbor Maintenance Tax a General rule There is hereby imposed a tax on any port use c Liability and time of imposition of tax b Amount of tax The amount of the tax imposed by subsection a on any port use shall be an amount equal to 0 125 percent of the value of the commercial cargo involved c Liability and time of imposition of tax lt Cancel Maximize All sections of chapter 36 in the Link Viewer Retrieving Prior Versions of a Statute or Regulation You can retrieve prior versions of sections in the USCA back to 1996 as well as prior versions of annotated statutes for California Florida Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pen
28. A Click Collapse All to collapse the table of contents To retrieve a specific section click its hypertext link To retrieve multiple sections or entire chapters titles parts or subparts use the options available at the bottom of a publication s table of contents shown circled below m Select the check boxes next to the sections titles chapters parts or subparts you want to print immediately after they are retrieved Click Retrieve and Print m Select the check boxes next to the sections titles chapters parts or subparts you want to retrieve and click Search The Table of Contents search page is displayed listing your selections Click Search again to retrieve all the documents you selected If you want to retrieve only those sections containing specific terms type those terms in the text box before clicking Search Table of Contents Search Find by Citation Selected Databases United States Code Annotated USCA W All TOCS El UNITED STATES CODE ANNOTATED THE ORGANIC LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS TITLE 2 THE CONGRESS TITLE 3 THE PRESIDENT TITLE 4 FLAG AND SEAL SEAT OF GOVERNMENT AND THE STATES TITLE 5 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES K TITLE 6 DOMESTIC SECURITY TITLE 7 AGRICULTURE TITLE 8 ALIENS AND NATIONALITY El TITLE 11 BANKRUPTCY 11 USCA Disp Table 11 USCA Refs amp Annos 7 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 11
29. Click the plus and minus symbols to browse the list of publications for which a table of contents is available Click a link to display the table of contents for a specific publication m While viewing a document click Table of Contents if available on the Links tab in the left frame Search Find by Citation Table of Contents Statutes Index Pop Name Table 50 State Surveys Selected Databases Change Database s Notices Tips United States Code Annotated USCA LU Terms and Connectors Natural Language Search a Search Westlaw Thesaurus Recent Searches amp Locates id Search sections effective on mm dd yyyy E Fields Select an Option z Add Connectors or Expanders Help Lal USCA Search page 6 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Delivering Documents Delivering Documents To print e mail download fax or save your documents on Westlaw click a delivery icon in the upper right corner of a retrieved document or result list Click the Quick Print icon to print the document or result list you are viewing on an attached printer To use another delivery method follow these steps 1 Click one of the following icons Click the Print icon to print documents on an attached printer or a Westlaw printer Click the Email icon to send documents to one or more e mail addresses Click the Download icon to save documents on your computer Click the
30. Documents That Are Related to Your Statute or Regulation When you retrieve a statute or regulation the Links tab in the left frame displays links to documents on Westlaw that are related to the statute or regulation For example the Links tab for a statute provides access to KeyCite history and citing references and numerous primary and secondary sources These sources include cases related statutes administrative codes and rulings various legislative history documents treatises law review articles and ALR annotations Click History to view Result List Wee Wi Ban ZS en ena KeyCite history Full Screen List Original Results c 4 Previous Section 15 U S C A 684 Next Section gt 684 Equity capital for small business concerns Effective See Text Amendments Prior Approx 3 pages Locate in Result Find citation Ei Citing References available RE History Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert Click Citing References or the green C to view a list of primary and secondary materials that cite this section KeyCite 15 u s c a 684 United States Code Annotated Currentness Title 15 Commerce and Trade Chapter 148 Small Business Investment Program Refs amp Annos E Subchapter IIL Investment Division Programs Refs amp Annos E Part A Small Business Investment Companies 684 Equity capital for small business concerns Click Graphical Statutes to Pa raphical statutes ECH display the
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32. In addition to using the Natural Language and Terms and Connectors search methods in case law databases you can also use field restrictions to focus your search or use West topic and key numbers to retrieve relevant cases that may not include your exact search terms Restricting Your Search by Field Almost all documents on Westlaw are composed of several parts called fields In a case law document for example the title the name of the judge and the names of the attorneys are each considered a separate field Rather than searching entire documents you can restrict your search to one or more of these fields Doing so saves searching and browsing time and makes your search more efficient You can use the tools at the Search page to add field restrictions to your Natural Language and Terms and Connectors searches see Searching with Natural Language on page 37 and Searching with Terms and Connectors on page 38 Commonly Used Field Restrictions To retrieve only those cases in which your search terms are significant restrict your search to the synopsis field sy the digest field di or both e g sy di avoid p bankruptcy The synopsis field contains the summary paragraph at the beginning of the case the digest field contains the headnotes in the case and the topic and key numbers under which the headnotes are classified If you run a search using one or both of these field restrictions and retrieve no documents you can run the sear
33. Natural Language search method adding related concepts 37 best portion 15 description 37 thesaurus 37 negative citing references 10 news companies in the headlines 33 databases 33 people in the headlines 33 ResultsPlus 34 searching 33 sources 33 WestClip 34 next section 44 Notes of Decisions 45 numerical connector n 38 O Ohio State Courts and Agencies OH FRMS 21 OR connector space 38 P Paralegal page 2 3 49 party name Find 6 search by 6 password entering 1 saving 1 Westlaw 1 pasting text with citation 17 pattern deposition checklists 20 people in the headlines 33 percent symbol See BUT NOT connector 54 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 period searching with See abbreviations Popular Name Table 41 preferences about 4 document display 4 location 4 pricing 4 prelim field 41 43 previous section 44 pricing See preferences printing documents See delivering documents prior versions of statutes and regulations 43 Profiler Alert 36 profiler references 31 32 Profiler See Westlaw Profiler proposed legislation 11 public laws 48 public records companies company profiles 27 corporate registrations 27 Dun amp Bradstreet reports 28 Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval EDGAR system 28 executive affiliations 23 federal employer identification number FEIN 28 fictitious business names 28 financial information 28 Investext Analyst reports 28 legal d
34. Public Records Combined databases is displayed Click the link for the database you want to search At the search template select an appropriate use from each of the Permissible Uses drop down lists before you enter your search terms Search Selected Databases Change Database s Coverage Tips Public Records Combined Colorado PUBRECS CO Ui Template Search Westlaw Content Description Public records compiled from Westlaw Public Record s people asset adverse business and professional license information Content and coverage varies by database by state Included databases listed below Not available Lawsuits Excluded For all Criminal records see CRIM ALL Permissible Uses Please acknowledge your DMY permissible use under the Driver s Privacy Protection Act Please acknowledge your BOATS permissible use under the Driver s Privacy Protection Act Please acknowledge your permissible use under voter rules and regulations Name Address amp Numbers Name Street Address City Zip Code Phone Number Social Security Number Document Text Search Key Terms Record Types All Record Types TC People Finder Household Search Westlaw 24 rn m Not all fields are available in all databases eg m Example 123 456 7890 p Example 123 45 6789 Connectors Expanders Records You may enter terms and connectors to help refine your search Click the Connectors Expande
35. State and Federal Public Records by State section to SIE Federal Cases Adverse Filings quickly retrieve State Cases Asset Search Supreme Court Cases Criminal Records documents by Finding Tools Court of Appeals Cases Executive Affiliations citation or by Find a Case by Party Name District Court Cases People Records party name USCA Additional Materials KeyCite this citation CFR Current Version E nnn fco Additional materials Information about Companies Public Records by State Court Documents Company Profile Search these databases Appellate Briefs Corporate Registration Records C Go Litigation Documents pleadings motions Dun amp Bradstreet Reports Dockets Investext Analyst Reports Sei Expert Witness Filings Legal Due Diligence Reports Securities and Exchange Commission Filings Legal Due Diligence Report Forms and Checklists Additional Materials Search By Company Name All Pleadings and Practice Forms co Am Jur Pleading and Practice All states zi Am Jur Legal Forms Expert Witness Checklists Federal Procedure Forms Pattern Deposition Checklists West s Federal Forms Search By Ticker Symbol Advanced Search What 4re Due Diligence Reports Tabbed Paralegal page 2 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Introduction Personalizing the Tabbed Paralegal Page Once you ve selected your tabbed custom pages click the Edit links to personalize the Paralegal page and your state page
36. West Key Number System KeySearch then provides a Terms and Connectors query for you You do not have to formulate a query yourself To use KeySearch follow these steps 1 Click Site Map at the top of any page and then click KeySearch under Search Westlaw A list of topics along with selected subtopics is displayed 2 Browse the list of topics and subtopics in the right frame by clicking the Browse icons 14 3 Select a topic or subtopic for which KeySearch will provide a query by clicking the Search icon next to a subtopic or by clicking the Search all of link at the top of the page The KeySearch search page is displayed 4 Choose the source containing the type of documents you want to retrieve KeySearch provides a query for you based on the topic or subtopic and the source you selected 5 Click Search to run the query IKeySearch Administrative Law Open Meetings Exhaustion Primary Jurisdiction O Government Municipal Corporations Contracts KeySearch i topics gt Bankruptcy gt Adversary Proceedings gt Pleading A research tool powered by the West Key Number System that identifies ne terms and key numbers most relevant to your legal issue and creates a query for you Agriculture Health Choose a source Federal Aid Veterinarians Pest Control Mental Health Nursint Cases With West Headnotes Minnesota State Mi IClick a or its corresponding top
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38. ality that are not reflected in this documentation Information in this guide is current through October 15 2007 ALR Am Jur Graphical Statutes KeyCite KeySearch QuoteRight RegulationsPlus ResultsPlus United States Code Annotated USCA U S Code Congressional and Administrative News WestCheck WestCheck com WestCiteLink WestClip WestFind amp Print West Key Number System Westlaw WestlawPRO Westlaw Profiler and West s are registered trademarks and Profiler and Westlaw 50 State Surveys are trademarks of West Publishing Corporation D amp B Dun amp Bradstreet and D U N S are registered trademarks of D amp B Investext is a registered trademark of Thomson Financial Inc Corel and WordPerfect are registered trademarks of Corel Corporation Internet Explorer Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 2007 West a Thomson business All rights reserved West 610 Opperman Drive Eagan MN 55123 1396 Printed in the United States of America Contents troduction EE 6054446655650 5Ss 04 4S we Se ewe 1 Starting and Ending a Westlaw Session 1 Adding Tabbed Pages reer neredi Wide Ae ee MOR Oe AAD eB 1 Personalizing the Tabbed Paralegal Page 3 Selecting Westlaw Preferences 4 Retrieving Documents e RENE csc caedietewdne deere whe eee e eee e eee es 5 Retrieving a Document by Canon 5 Retrieving a Document Using a Template 5 Retrieving a Case by Party Namie sca ab hoe a
39. asily access the features and databases you use most often Tabbed pages are also available for m general areas e g the Public Records page m jurisdictions including all 50 states and the federal circuits Your state page will include your state s statutes cases regulations forms and corporate records m topical areas e g the Litigation page and the Intellectual Property page FIND amp PRINT KEYCITE DIRECTORY KEYSEARCH COURTDOCS SITE MAP ZZ SIGN orr Preferences Alert Center Research Trail Welcome to Westlaw Find this document by citation Standard Edition I and Print Medical Litigator simultaneously search authoritative medical content and trusted legal information State Trial Court Orders Now on Westlaw See how arguments have fared before a particular judge Access TRIALORDERS ALL or XX TRIALORDERS XX is a state s two letter postal abbreviation KeyCite this citation e Library of trial documents grows Obtain actual expert reports affidavits depositions and trial transcripts to evaluate or impeach an expert More than 152 000 documents in EW DOCS Find fact specific motions pleadings and memoranda on Westlaw for federal courts in FED FILING ALL Search labor and employment litigation filings in LB FILING Narrow your search to Ohio OH FILING and Illinois IL FILING Search these databases 1 3 million federal and state appellate briefs on Westlaw Search BRIEF ALL or focus by jurisdiction e g IL
40. ation requirements for search terms For example you can specify that all the letters in a term be uppercase in the documents you retrieve Limit ALLNEWS Click Limit ALLNEWS to limit your search in ALLNEWS to certain publication types Search Only the Headlines and Lead Paragraphs Select the check box for this feature to limit your search to the headlines and lead paragraphs of news publications Identify Duplicate Documents Select the check box for this feature to identify documents that have nearly the same content Search Selected Databases Change All News ALLNEWS W Terms and Connectors Natural Language Template Search aj Search Westlaw Thesaurus Term Frequency Case sensitive Searching Limit ALLNEWS Recent Searches amp Locates X Word Count Searches Dates Last 3 Years z Fields Select an Option x M Search only the headlines and lead paragraphs M Identify duplicate documents Limit Your Search using SmartTerms Industry Company Subject Location ALLNEWS Search page For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 33 Keeping Current with News Sources Using ResultsPlus ResultsPlus is available for searches in news databases Run a search to retrieve information about a company in a news database and ResultsPlus displays links to a company profile Investext analyst reports a due diligence report and SEC filings if available For example if you run a search
41. based on the research tasks you frequently perform Shortcuts Section The Shortcuts section of most tabbed pages lets you quickly retrieve and check documents on Westlaw For example the Shortcuts section of the Paralegal page allows you to find a document by citation or a case by party name check a citation in KeyCite and search for news articles Resources Section The Resources section includes a variety of databases you can access On some tabbed pages e g your state page the section in the right frame is called the Search section Personalizing the Resources section allows you to add databases or collections of databases you use frequently and to remove databases you rarely use To personalize the Resources section click Edit in the Resources section The Edit Resources page is displayed from which you can add and remove collections of databases To add a collection e g State Cases and Statutes select its check box to remove a collection clear its check box To see all the databases available in a particular collection click its hypertext link A second Edit page is displayed from which you can also add and remove options For example click State Cases and Statutes see below To add a database e g AZ Cases to the collection select its check box to remove a database clear its check box Click Save to save your changes and return to the Edit Resources page When you finish making all your changes click Save at the Ed
42. ch again without the field restrictions Fidelity Financial Services Inc v Fink 522 U S 211 118 S Ct 651 U S 1998 Jan 13 1998 Approx 7 pages Chapter 13 debtor brought adversary proceeding to avoid purchase money security interest in vehicle The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri Frank W Koger Chief Judge 183 B R 857 set aside creditor s security interest as preferential and creditor appealed The District Synopsis sy __ Court Ortrie D Smith J affirmed and creditor again appealed The Court of Appeals 102 F 3d 334 affirmed On certiorari the Supreme Court Justice Souter held that secured creditor could not invoke enabling loan exception to trustee s preference avoidance power to preclude avoidance of its security interest Affirmed West Headnotes 2 KeyCite Notes 51 Bankruptcy Topic to 51V The Estate 51V E Preferences 51k2606 Elements and Exceptions 51k2614 k Purchase Money Security Interests Enabling Loans Most Cited Cases Time within which secured party must perform the acts necessary to perfect its purchase money Headnote he 4 security interest to preclude trustee of debtor s bankruptcy estate from later avoiding that interest as preferential is governed by federal not state law Bankr Code 11 U S C A 547 c 3 B Synopsis and digest fields in a case For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733
43. ck Save to save the file on your computer When the Save As dialog box is displayed specify a name and location for the file and click Save Find a Document WestlawFind amp Print Find and Print Multiple Citations Find amp Print Multiple Citations ind this document by citation 126 sct 2749 542 us 367 59 f3d 1445 424 fsupp2d 100 I and Print gt GE You can enter up to 20 citations separated with hoose Publication Country a semicolon or a hard return US United States RS Select Result Options Select Delivery Options Find a Case by Party Name Find a Brief by Party Name Ve Attached Printer HTML S IT KeyCite History IT KeyCite Citing References C Westlaw Printer Find an Attorney or Judge Profile F 4 Download Word x I Substitute with Reporter pod a Person Images only when available Email word Attachment x ind a Company I Create one PDF for To Reporter Images Find a Database Keele Separate addresses with a semicolon There is an additional charge for Reporter Images unless they are C Dverview included in your subscription plan Fax Ext Find a Document page 8 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Checking Citations with KeyCite Checking Cases with KeyCite Use KeyCite to determine whether your case is good law and to retrieve a comprehensive list of citing references You can quickly access KeyCite information for the case you are viewing by
44. contact court staff You can obtain details about a party s litigation history and manage timelines during trial preparation Docket information typically includes the names of the parties and their attorneys the case number the assigned judge the nature of the suit the type of claim the case status a list of documents on file and the schedule of proceedings and appearances Dockets databases provide docket information on civil and criminal cases filed in the U S Supreme Court U S courts of appeals U S district courts U S bankruptcy courts the U S Court of Federal Claims the U S Court of International Trade and the U S Tax Court Dockets databases are also available for many states To run a search click Dockets under Court Documents to display a list of the Dockets databases in the Westlaw Directory Click a database name to display a search template Result List Links for tant Bernt Bema Hooo 3d ocs Full Screen List Title ALAN NEUMAN v YAHOO INC Court SUPERIOR COURT VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Edit Search Locate in Result cece Nunha CINS44087 Click Track this Full Text Document Docket to create a Track this Docket Docket Alert entry TO ORDER COPIES OF ANY DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW CALL WESTLAW COURTEXPRESS 1 877 DOC RETR 1 877 362 7387 Additional Charges Apply Currentness information is displayed This docket is current through 12 15 2006 tthet fth To retrieve an updated version of this docket
45. ction Prior Versions Cases Notes of Decisions soe D iti Administrative Materials all Citing Cases e Citin urt Documents Retrieve relevant agency Gen A o S Agency Opinions and Decisions opinions and decisions e Last 60 Days documents from the Federal Securities Decisions Register and other Administrative E administrative materials FR References Statutes e Authority Enabling Statutes a 4 g Analysis Click Authority to link to A ECARE the enabling statute for this e Treatises and Forms section ResultsPlus E About Am Jur Proof of Facts 1 Proving Damages Caused by Caciuwitine Drabaer Cusnecive sl E wK E PRINT Borren Aena d Previous Section 17 C F R 230 146 Next Section gt 230 146 Rules under section 18 of the Act Effective May 24 2007Prior Approx 2 pages 17 C F R 230 146 Code of Federal Regulations Currentness Title 17 Commodity and Securities Exchanges Chapter II Securities and Exchange Commission E Part 230 General Rules and Regulations Securities Act of 1933 Refs amp Annos E General Refs amp Annos 230 146 Rules under section 18 of the Act a Prepared by or on behalf of the issuer An offering document as defined in Section Act 15 U S C 77r d 1 is prepared by or on behalf of the issuer for purposes of S Act if the issuer or an agent or representative 1 Authorizes the document s production and 2 Approves the document befor
46. ctions of a Statute Without Annotations While viewing a specific section of a statute you can click a link in the prelim field to view all sections included in the chapter subchapter or other part containing that section The sections will be displayed as a single document in the Link Viewer and will include the full text of all the sections without annotations You can then either browse or print the document In the example below click Chapter 36 or Subchapter A to view all sections included in chapter 36 or subchapter A asa single document in the Link Viewer Click the Print icon to print the document without annotations Click Maximize to view the document in the right frame and related information on the Links tab in the left frame Result List Links for 1 Doc 26 USCA 4461 Full Screen List Locate in Result Find citation Ei F Proposed Legislation History Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert Graphical Statutes BER gt Free mial gt Full Text Document Table of Contents e Versions e Section Outline ResultsPlus Corpus Juris Secundum Customs Duties A F Unconstitutional or Preempted KeyCite quick B E en e 4 Previous Section 26 U S C A 4461 Next Section gt LR C 4461 Effective See Notes Prior Proposed Approx 6 pages Link Viewer Web Page Dialog 26 U S C A 4461 ouer Be Bee Zema omer 26 USCA 4461 Chapter 36 Certain Other Excise Taxes LR C
47. der section 2612 a 1 C of this title a statement that zl Kl Term D KI Doc 6 of 22 D Tools uno a Click the Term and Doc arrows Click Tools to use additional to navigate the documents in features such as the Copy your search result with Reference feature For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Browsing a Document or Search Result Copying and Pasting Text with the Citation The Copy with Reference feature on Westlaw is a time saving tool that automatically inserts the correct citation and page number when you copy and paste text from a case statute regulation treatise or law review into a legal document or e mail message To use the Copy with Reference feature follow these steps 1 Ss ics aN Click Copy Paste the copied text which includes the citation into your word processing or other text document or e mail message Select the text you want to copy quick i amp Kl ER ran Zem TZrsunset one c 4 Previous Section 29 C F R 825 104 Next Section gt LPI S 825 104 What employers are covered by the Act Effective See Federal Register Prior Approx 2 pages 29 C F R 825 104 Code of Federal Regulations Currentness Title 29 Labor Subtitle B Regulations Relating to Labor Chapter V Wage and Hour Division Department of Labor Subchapter C Other Laws E Part 825 Part 825 The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Refs amp Annos Subpart A What is the Family
48. dictions in which you want to search then click Search Westlaw Search Selected Databases Change Database s Coverage Tips ADVERSE Combined ADVERSE ALL Wi Terms and Connectors Template Search Westlaw Name Name required martha 2 stewart 2 liv Example jane doe Example jane amp doe Example jane 3 doe Example widget sales Record Type Record Type All Record Types TC UCC Records TC UCC NYC Filings m Lawsuits Liens and Judgment Records TC Bankruptcy Filings TC Unlawful Detainers State Selection VV All Available Jurisdictions rm AL DE C IN rm MA E Ny m OH EC TN E wi Adverse Filings search template Locating Assets At the Paralegal page you can retrieve information on the following types of assets m real property pre foreclosure records m real property tax assessor and transaction records m motor vehicle records m stock ownership records You can use the real property tax assessor and transaction records to verify ownership research property value identify encumbrances check tax information and search for sales information To runa search click Asset Search under Information About People At the next page click the number 1 next to the displayed entry Select a permissible use at the next page by clicking a link At the search template type the name of an individual in the Name text box and select the types of assets you want to search for and the jurisdictions you wa
49. ditions credit for reinsurance 5 a EA rrn EA ema DOWNLOAD M OTHER ic Citing References Showing Citations Erd Espen To Print ema ev 1 Reinsurance agreements In gener ce policy distinguishe E riot v Colorado Ass n of Soil Conser 870 872 D Colo Feb 18 1999 NO 3 Payment D F 2 Balzano v Bluewater Ins Ltd 801 P 2d 4 Setoffs C F 4 Bluewater Ins Ltd by Tennessee Ins q Colo Jan 13 1992 NO 90SC417 Locating Specific Terms Click Locate to browse the cited document for specific terms j x B enn EA eman FB oowntono Wormer Theriot v Colorado Ass n of Soil Conservation Districts Medical Benefit Plan 38 F Supp 2d 870 D Colo 1999 Feb 18 1999 Approx 13 pages E quick PRINT c 17 KeyCite Notes 217 Insurance 217XXxXII Reinsurance 217k3613 Coverage 217k3614 k In General Most Cited Cases Under Colorado law reinsurance policy which made proof of payment of loss by reinsured as condition precedent to reinsurer s obligation to pay reinsurance to defendant was not void as matter of public policy reinsurance policy did not alter statutorily mandated coverage West s C R S A 10 3 118 P 18 KeyCite Notes KI term D cancer f maare Link Viewer Click Maximize to view the cited document in the right frame and links to related information in the left frame Locate allows you to browse the documents in your search result
50. e Legislation is divided into the following categories m Updating Documents lists citations to recent session laws that amend or repeal the section Proposed Legislation lists citations to proposed bills that reference the section m Bill Drafts lists all drafts of bills proposed before the section was enacted into law Reports and Related Materials lists reports journals Congressional Record documents presidential or executive messages and testimony relevant to the section This category also lists voting records for New York statutes m Credits lists in chronological order the citations to session laws that have enacted amended or renumbered the section Historical and Statutory Notes describes the legislative changes affecting the section To view the history of a displayed statute click History on the Links tab For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 11 Checking Citations with KeyCite Click a yellow flag to view cases or proposed legislation affecting this section Click History to view the full KeyCite history for this section Full Screen List Find citation 17 USCA 504 quick PRINT Pernt Bema Aooumono Sore E 17 U S C A 504 8 504 Remedies for infringement Damages and profits Effective December 23 2004 F Proposed Legislation History Monitor With KeyCite Alert F Unconstitutional or Preempted KeyCite 17 U S C A 504 To vie
51. e Search text box then select the All State Administrative Codes check box under State Statutes and Regulations and click Search Westlaw To browse the table of contents for a specific state s regulations type xx adc where xx is a state s two letter postal abbreviation in the Search these databases text box in the Shortcuts section and click Go At the Search page click Table of Contents in the upper right corner Result List Links for D nen HEloownoao one 1 Doc OH ADC 5717 1 04 Full Screen List c D Locate in Result Find citation C Citing References available KeyCite OAC 5717 1 04 EI History Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert Ohio Admin Code 5717 1 04 gt Full Text Document ga e Table of Contents BALDWIN S OHIO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ANNOTATED ResultsPlus About 5717 TAX APPEALS BOARD ALR CHAPTER 5717 1 GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS 1 Determination of Timely Filing of Tax Copr C 2007 Thomson West No Claim to Orig U S govt Works Return Claim Statement or Other Ta Document Under Internal Revenue Code Rules are current through April 8 2007 7502 26 U S C A 7502 Appendices are current through March 31 2004 Am Jur 2d Americans with 5717 1 04 Notice of appeal Disabilities Act Analysis and Implications 2 Content of Plans Overview Identification of Entity Submitting Plan A An appeal shall be commenced with the filing of a signed original notice of appeal wit
52. e alee dad sea eee ad ae DAE EDR SEN NEE A 6 Retrieving a Document Using the Table of Contents Service 6 Delivering DOCUMIOIS gea ERR tease ene EELER ELE boa ween oe coe ewe 7 Using Quick Print occas ced she Re EE RGA ae RAG hae ae a ae a a 8 Retrieving and Printing Multiple Documents by Citation 8 Checking Citations with KeyCite 000 c eee eee 9 Checking Cases with Key Gite sau cee Ee deeded ead eek id Gee bu EEN pa dereen de a 9 Checking Statutes with Kette 11 Checking Citations in Your Brief Automatically 13 Creating a Table of Authorities in Your Brief Automatically 0 00 eee eee eee eee 13 Tracking Citations Using KeyCite Alert 14 Browsing a Document or Search Result 000 0c cee e eee eee eee 15 Using ResultsPlus to Access Additional Resources 0 ccc ccc tenet n ene neee 15 Using Navigation Features ceset atta e bd Saad sa da Sea ha Sods Cade a Gye aad 16 Copying and Pasting Text with the Citation 17 Previewing Cited Documents in the Link Viewer 18 Locating Specific Terms Ar sein eeeas dea ke eb aas SE E eek Che eds Saeed tad eed Sec 18 Retrieving Forms Checklists and Westlaw eforms 19 Retrieving Orns 2 e bee hee AREMT de EE Faded ees 19 Retrieving Checklists SNE RE dorsa cata Masa ada sea ALEN ELE e dd 20 Retrieving and Completing Westlaw eforms 0 c cece cee eect e cent nen ees 21 Finding Information About People eee eee 23 Locating Peoplej isti0
53. e its use b Covered securities for purposes of Section 18 1 For purposes of Section 18 b of the Act 15 U S C 77r the Commission finds ti following national securities exchanges or segments or tiers thereof have listing sta substantially similar to those of the New York Stock Exchange NYSE the America Exchange Amex or the National Market System of the Nasdaq Stock Market Na and that securities listed or authorized for listing on such exchanges shall be deem securities i Tier I of the NYSE Arca Inc ii Tier I of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Inc iii The Chicago Board Options Exchange Incorporated Zi On ee lictad an ton Totau c a eee Bee El Term DH Doc iof 4 An Dan CFR section For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 47 Retrieving Related Legislative and Regulatory Materials Retrieving Federal Legislative History Use the Legislative History Federal page to retrieve legislative history for a statute in one location It contains a step by step diagram of the federal legislative process Click a number in the diagram to display a Search page Then type a Terms and Connectors query or a Natural Language description in the Search text box select one or more database check boxes and click Search Westlaw Use the drop down lists and links in the Shortcuts section to speed your research Among them are the following m Legislative History Updates These updates give y
54. e legislation m Stay up to date on a practice area or legal issue of interest Click WestClip under Tracking and Alerts to display the WestClip Overview page If you have previously created a WestClip entry the WestClip Directory is displayed Click Create Entry in the upper right corner of the page At the WestClip Create Entry page type your information in the appropriate text boxes If desired click Edit to change delivery settings Click Save when you are finished making your selections You can also create a WestClip entry by clicking Add Search to WestClip while viewing a result list retrieved with a Terms and Connectors search The WestClip Create Entry page is displayed with the database identifier and search automatically added to the entry Docket Alert Use the Docket Alert service to monitor new case filings and developments in ongoing cases To access Docket Alert and create an entry follow these steps 1 Click Docket Alerts and Tracks under Tracking and Alerts The Docket Alerts and Tracks Directory page is displayed 2 Click Create Entry at the top of the page The Docket Alerts and Tracks Create Entry page is displayed 3 Select Receive an alert when there are new developments in a specific case or select Receive an alert when new cases are filed Then click Go 4 Select a court or courts 5 Complete your entry by typing information in the appropriate text boxes If necessary change delivery settings at the
55. e photos like a pro T Highlight fields Application for Ohio Workers Compensation Coverage Have questions Need assistance BWC is here to help Call 1 800 OHIOBWC and listen to the options to reach a customer service representative You can dial the number nationwide and in Canada and Mexico from 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m EST Remember you can access information and request services by visiting BWC s BWC will not process incomplete applications General information completed by all employer types Legal business name or homeowner Trade name or doing business as name Date one or more employees hired in Ohio Federal employer identification number or Social Security number Primary physical location List additional locations on sheets if necessary Street Do not use P O box City State ZIP code a oo a eform in PDF Completing eforms Each form contains fields for you to complete These fields are indicated by blue shading to help ensure that you enter all necessary information Saving eforms To save a form select Save As from the Adobe Reader File menu The form will be saved with the information you have entered and any changes you have made Sharing eforms Westlaw eforms include features that allow you to share information and collaborate with clients and colleagues You can 22 add stamps underline highlight or cross out text make comments include digital signatures attach documents
56. ected states Coverage dates vary To access Graphical Statutes click Graphical Statutes on the Links tab The Graphical Statutes timeline is organized by effective date and tracks prior current and future versions of the statute Each prior version is linked to enacting or amending public laws legislative history materials and significant case law USCA legislative history materials include congressional reports presidential messages congressional testimony and Congressional Record documents Click the arrows to move forward and backward through the Graphical Statutes display Click List of Versions to display a list of prior versions of the statute Click the arrows to move forward and backward in the timeline The timeline displays effective dates for each version Click KeyCite History to display the statute s KeyCite history information CS ZS em EZ em CG 17 U S C A 101 Current 101 Definitio KeyCite History List of Versions Coverage Prior Text Mar 06 2002 to May 20 2002 to Nov 02 2002 to Apr 27 2005 to Indefinite to a 3 i May 19 2002 Nov 01 2002 Apr 26 2005 Indefinite Current Click a link to display the statute as it existed during the Prior Text Prior Text Prior Text Prior Text Current Text effective dates on the 17 USCA 101 17 USCA 101 17 USCA 101 17 USCA 101 17 USCA 101 timeline 101 Definitions 101 Definitions 101 Definitions 101 Definitions 1
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59. ef doth rt 1 Products Liability the Sophisticated 9 y nets and other Cou User Defense m P 2 Cooley v Big Horn Harvestore Systems Inc 767 P 2d 740 7 UCC Rep Serv 2d 1051 documents that cite the Colo App Jun 16 1988 NO 84CA1415 certiorari granted Jan 17 1989 X kk HN case Corpus Juris Secundum 22 P 2d KeyCite history for a case Viewing the History of a Case To view the history of a displayed case click Full History on the Links tab The case history is displayed in the right frame and includes direct history which traces your case through the appellate process and includes both prior and subsequent history and negative citing references which are cases outside the direct appellate line that may have a negative impact on the precedential value of your case Displaying the Direct History of a Case in Graphical View The direct history of a case can be displayed in an easy to read graphical view that shows each court decision at the appropriate trial or appellate level U S Supreme Court state high court intermediate court or trial court Click Direct History Graphical View on the Links tab For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 9 Checking Citations with KeyCite Viewing Citing References for a Case To view a list of cases administrative materials secondary sources and briefs and other court documents that cite your case click Citing References on the Links tab Negative citi
60. elevant documents Simply enter a description of your issue using terms that describe its main concepts e g retaliatory discharge for age discrimination claim Westlaw identifies legal phrases in your description such as quantum meruit adverse possession and state of mind removes common terms such as is and for and generates variations of terms such as defamed defaming and defamation for defame After you run your search Westlaw displays the cases most closely matching the concepts in your description first Use the enhanced result list to help identify relevant documents in your search result Complete these steps to search for documents using Natural Language 1 Access a database by clicking a link in the Resources section of the Paralegal page e g State Cases under Cases and Statutes or another tabbed page You can also type a database name or identifier in the Search these databases text box in the Shortcuts section and click Go 2 At the Search page click the Natural Language tab if it is not already selected Type a description of your issue in the Search text box e g can a prisoner compel post conviction d n a testing to establish innocence To add related concepts click Thesaurus To add a date restriction select a date from the Dates drop down list Select the check boxes for the databases you want to search if necessary 4 Click Search Westlaw LA For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733
61. emplate You can use Find templates to assist you in retrieving federal and state statutes and regulations when you are not sure of the correct citation format Simply type the publication abbreviation in the Find by citation text box and click Go For example to display a Find template for the United States Code Annotated USCA type usca and click Go Then type the title and section numbers in the appropriate text boxes and click Go Find templates are also available for U S public laws us pl federal rules fed rules U S House bills house bill U S Senate bills senate bill U S House reports house report and U S Senate reports senate report For state materials type one of the following abbreviations in the Find by citation text box and click Go to display a fill in the blank template To display a Find template for Type state statutes xx st state administrative codes xx adc state court rules xx rules state session laws xx legis where xx is a state s two letter postal abbreviation For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 5 Retrieving Documents Retrieving a Case by Party Name To retrieve a specific case or brief when you know one or more parties names complete these steps 1 Click Find a Case by Party Name in the Shortcuts SF Ay section of the Paralegal page 1 Enter at least one party name palmer and robins 2 Type one or both parties names in the text boxes 2 Select a Ju
62. g Citations with KeyCite Checking Statutes with KeyCite Most statutory codes are annual in nature they are codified and updated only once a year However legislative and judicial activity that amends repeals or invalidates a statute can occur throughout the year You need to know if the statutory language on which you are relying is valid and KeyCite provides you with that information When you retrieve a statute click History or Citing References or the KeyCite status flags if available on the Links tab in the left frame to view KeyCite information for the statute KeyCite Status Flags gt A red flag warns that a statute has been amended by a recent session law repealed superseded or held unconstitutional or preempted in whole or in part gt A yellow flag warns that the statute has been renumbered or transferred by a recent session law that an uncodified session law or proposed legislation affecting the statute is available statutes merely referenced i e mentioned are not marked with a yellow flag that the statute was limited on constitutional or preemption grounds or its validity was otherwise called into doubt or that a prior version of the statute received negative judicial treatment Cc A green C indicates that a statute has citing references KeyCite History for a Statute Statute history lists cases added to Westlaw after January 15 2001 affecting the validity of a statute plus legislation affecting the statut
63. h or a recent database by clicking the arrow next to the appropriate text box Click a title to view the full text of the document ges Vv Sosby v Miller Brewing Co To deliver specific documents in the result list select the check box next to each document you want to deliver and click a delivery icon Edit Search di sy retaliat wrongful 5 terminat discharg s wolly Database allfeds Lesen Results 67 Documents Add Search to WestClip Locate in Result a quick D A Print GS prent Zeen B oounoao MOTHER Add Related Terms reprisal retribution guid pro quo discharge expiration dissolution lapse cessation employment labor job occupation payment salary bonus Select all J Expand Search Change Database to Federal amp State Cases greet TO PRINT EMAIL ETC M 1 Green v Board of County Com rs 472 F 3d 794 153 Lab Cas P 60 325 25 IER Cases 802 C 4 10 Okla January 02 2007 No 05 6297 2 genuine issue of material fact precluded summary judgment on employee s claim against Board under Oklahoma law alleging constructive discharge in retaliation for making a workers compensation claim and 3 under Oklahoma law as predicted by Court of Appeals employee s tort claim for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy was not precluded as a matter of law based on availability of an adequate statutory her to another p
64. he index and the Popular Name Table USCA Search page only which you can use to find a statute by its short title or common name You can also type a database description e g ohio statutes in the Search these databases text box and then click a link in the list of databases that is displayed to display a Search page Click Find by Citation Click Table of Contents to Click Statutes Index to browse to display a Find display the table of contents the USCA index for relevant template for the SCH for the USCA Fa statutory sections Search Find by Citation Table of Contents Statutes Index Pop Name Table 50 State e Click 50 State Surveys to Selected Databases Change Database Notices Tips display the tabbed 50 State United States Code Annotated USCA W Surveys page Terms and Connectors Natural Language Click Pop Name Table to Search aJ E browse an alphabetical list un for the name of an act and S to see the statutory sections Recent Searches amp Locates bd under which the act was Search sections effective on mm dd yyyy 28 codified Fields Select an Option x Add Connectors or Expanders Help J USCA Search page Restricting Your Search by Field In addition to using the Table of Contents service you can retrieve a particular title chapter or section of a statute by using field restrictions The two most useful fields are the prelim pr and capt
65. he right frame in the full page view Sc Ui BSE Bowe Clem oun ls Approx 6 pages E Chapter 28 Family and Medical Leave Refs amp Annos Graphical Statutes Lee iNew P Subchapter I General Requirements for Leave Refs amp Annos 2613 Certification gt Full Text Document Table of Contents a In general Versions e Section Outline An employer may require that a request for leave under subparagraph C or D of section 2612 a 1 of this title be supported by a certification issued by the health care provider of ResultsPlus About the eligible employee or of the son daughter spouse or parent of the employee as ALR appropriate The employee shall provide in a timely manner a copy of such certification to 1 What Constitutes Serious the employer Health Condition Under 101 11 or 102 a 1 D of Family and Medical Leave Act 29 U S C A b Sufficient certification 2611 11 29 U S C 4 2612 a 1 oy Certification provided under subsection a of this section shall be sufficient if it states ALR 1 the date on which the serious health condition commenced 2 Adequacy of Notice to Employer 2 the probable duration of the condition of Need for Leave Under Federal 3 the appropriate medical facts within the knowledge of the health care provider Family and Medical Leave Act of regarding the condition 4 A4 for purposes of leave un
66. hin the time and manner prescribed by law B A caption in the following form should be substantially followed Required PLI Ohio Board of Tax Appeals 3 See Rules on Arbitration P 403 Case No Volume Two Appellant Type of cause e g Sales and Use Tax Address 2007 Assessment Amount Appellee Amount in Controversy Address See More ResultsPlus C The notice of appeal should set forth the name address telephone number and fax number if available of all parties together with the name address telephone number fax number and attorney registration numher if annlicahle of annellant s authorized anent or attorney at law who executed such 5 Tools Ohio regulation Browsing Surrounding Sections When you are viewing a statute or regulation click Previous Section or Next Section at the top of the document to view consecutive sections even if they were not retrieved by your search or Find request For example if you are viewing Ohio Admin Code 5717 1 04 click Previous Section to view section 5717 1 03 or Next Section to view section 5717 1 05 To return to the document you originally retrieved click Original Results at the top of the Links tab or the Result List tab 44 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving Related Legislative and Regulatory Materials Retrieving Related Legislative and Regulatory Materials Using the Links Tab to View
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68. ion ca fields which contain the major headings and a description for each section For example to retrieve federal statutes regarding electronic surveillance click USCA under Cases and Statutes then click the Terms and Connectors tab if necessary and type pr ca electronic 2 surveillance 4 Previous Section 50 U S C A 1801 Next Section gt 1801 Definitions Effective March 09 2006Prior Approx 8 pages 50 U S C A 1801 United States Code Annotated Currentness Prelim pr Title 50 War and National Defense Refs amp Annos g_ Chapter 36 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Refs amp Annos PR Subchapter 1 Electronic Surveillance Refs amp Annos Caption ca _ 1801 Definitions As used in this subchapter a Foreign power means 1 a foreign government or any component thereof whether or not recognized by the United States Prelim and caption fields in a statute For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 41 Searching Statutes and Regulations Retrieving Multiple Sections or Entire Chapters Using the Table of Contents Service When you are browsing a publication s table of contents you can easily expand all sections of a title chapter part or subpart Select the check box next to a title chapter part or subpart and click Expand Selection s That portion of the table of contents will be expanded as shown below for title 11 of the USC
69. iption in the Search text box then select the State Legislative History check box under State Statutes and Regulations and click Search Westlaw Tip If you follow a bill through the legislative process language of the final version of the law may change substantially from the time the bill was first introduced in the legislature At times it may be useful to trace how the language of a law was changed as it passed through the lawmaking process The following databases contain bill text and bill tracking documents for all 50 states ST BILLTRK Bill Tracking All States Summaries and Status contains summaries and status information concerning current legislation from all 50 states and the District of Columbia ST BILLTXT Bill Text All Fifty States Full Text contains the full text of all available bills introduced amended and enacted versions from current and recently ended sessions of legislatures from all 50 states and the District of Columbia For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 49 Index A abbreviations 38 accessing Westlaw 1 acronyms 38 Additional Citing Cases 45 adverse filings 25 alert services Alert Center 35 creating entries 36 D amp B Alert 36 Docket Alert 35 Profiler Alert 36 viewing entries 36 WestClip 35 all databases 37 All News database ALLNEWS 33 Am Jur Legal Forms 19 American Law Reports ALR 5 ampersand amp See AND connector AND connector amp 38 appe
70. it Resources page The Resources section of the Paralegal page now reflects your changes Edit Resources To personalize this tabbed page add an option by selecting its checkbox or remove an option by clearing its checkbox To see more selections for an option click its hypertext link To change the order of the collections on this tabbed page click Change Order When you are finished click Save Restore Default Settings Save Show these layouts I Scope icons Database Identifiers M Content descriptions Edit State Cases and Statutes To add an option select its checkbox To remove an option clear its checkbox Then click Save Show these collections I My Personal Databases M Information about Companies Restore Default Settings Save M Worldwide Document Retrieval I Jury Verdicts M Cases and Statutes I State Jury Verdicts State Cases and Statutes M Court Documents I Practice Guides M State Cases M Forms and Checklists G State Cases and Statutes M State Annotated Statutes M Information about People M Multistate Legislative Service D AL Statutes Cancel Restore Default Settings save I AL Cases I AL Legis Edit Resources page I AL State amp Fed Cases I AK Statutes TAK Cases I AK Legis TI AK State amp Fed Cases I az Statutes M az Cases IT Az Legis Edit State Cases and Statutes page For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 3 Introduction Sel
71. le Finder Name Tracker PEOPLE NAME Qi People Finder Reverse Telephone Lookup PEOPLE PHONE i Locate Individuals Addresses and Phone Numbers Individual State People Files O other Specialized Verification Tools O Social Security Number Verification O Divorce Records D Dossier Death Information Licenses O marriage Records List of additional materials for finding information about people 26 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Finding Information About Companies The Information About Companies section of the Paralegal page allows you to quickly retrieve in depth information about companies including their corporate structure and registered agents Retrieving Company Profiles The Company Profiles database compiles information from newspapers trade publications industry newsletters analyst reports and other current news sources and presents the information about a company in a single easy to read report Comprehensive profiles are available for more than 450 000 public and private companies To retrieve a company profile click Company Profile to display a search template Type a company name in the Company Name text box add any other pertinent information and click Search Westlaw To view a specific entry in the result list click the number next to it In addition to the result list you may also see ResultsPlus information listing Investext PDF analyst repor
72. legislative history Full Text Document of this section in graphical Table of Contents view Versions Section Outline a Function of investment companies It shall be a function of each small business investment company to provide a source off for incorporated and unincorporated small business concerns in such manner and under the small business investment company may fix in accordance with the regulations of th Administration Click Table of Contents to ResultsPlus About view the sections ALR eA l i i 1 Construction and Application of 18 surrounding this section U S C 4 1510 Punishing Obstruction of Criminal Investigations b Conditions Click a title in the ResultsPlus list to view the text of the document Am Jur Proof of Facts Before any capital is provided to a small business concern under this section Been 2 Deductibility of Home Office Expenses 1 the company may require such concern to refinance any or all of its outstanding i Click Notes of Decisions to view cases chosen by West editors that construe or apply this section Click Additional Citing Cases to view citing cases that are not included in notes of decisions Am Jur 2d Investment Companies and Advisers 3 Investment Companies In General Small Business Investment Companies See More ResultsPlus Cases Notes of Decisions Ce Additional Citing Cases a Citins Cou D nt that
73. llate briefs 30 assets 25 asterisk See universal character attorneys information about 32 Best arrows 16 best portion 16 bill drafts 11 Bill Text All Fifty States Full Text database ST BILLTXT 49 Bill Tracking All States Summaries and Status database ST BILLTRK 49 blue H 9 briefs checking citations 13 browsing Best arrows 16 by best portion 16 by document 16 by search term 16 Doc arrows 16 full screen list 16 full page view 16 Link Viewer 18 Links tab 45 Locate in Result 18 Locate terms in result 16 restricting fields in display 16 result list 15 ResultsPlus 15 Term arrows 16 viewing consecutive documents 44 viewing specific pages 16 BUT NOT connector 38 C caption field 41 case history 9 case law fields See fields cases fields 39 KeyCite 9 10 KeySearch 40 searching 39 40 topic and key number search 40 West Key Number Digest Custom Digest 40 checklists expert witness 20 pattern deposition 20 retrieving 20 citing references to a case 10 citing references to a statute 12 client identifier 1 companies in the headlines 33 company profiles 27 completing eforms 22 compound terms 38 connectors AND amp 38 BUT NOT 38 choosing 38 grammatical p s s 38 numerical n 38 OR space 38 quotation marks 38 same paragraph p 38 same sentence s 38 consecutive sections viewing 44 Copy with Reference 17 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 73
74. n About Companies Locating Company Reports Financial Information and Securities Filings The databases listed below provide reports that give an overview of a company and its operations as well as financial information about the company including background information on corporate officers and a company s past and current financial status 28 Click Dun amp Bradstreet Reports to display a list of D amp B databases Browse the list by clicking the links Click a database name e g D amp B Business Records Plus US to display a search template You can search by company name D U N S number primary Standard Industrial Classification SIC code or executive name To restrict your search to specific states select the appropriate check boxes Click Investext Analyst Reports to display a search template for the Investext PDF database which contains full text research reports written by investment specialists You can search for company or industry reports Click Legal Due Diligence Reports to obtain a compilation of key corporate financial and management information on a public company in a professionally formatted report You can also obtain a report by typing a company name in the text box under Legal Due Diligence Report in the Shortcuts section selecting a state from the drop down list if desired and clicking Go Click Securities and Exchange Commission Filings to obtain 10 Ks 10 Qs 8 Ks registration statements prospectuses p
75. n point See root expander executive affiliations 23 expert testimony 30 expert witness checklists 20 expert witness filings 30 Expert Witness Filings database EW DOCS 30 expert witnesses information about 31 F faxing documents See delivering documents federal employer identification number FEIN records 28 Federal Register 5 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 5 fictitious business name records 28 fields about 39 cases digest 39 synopsis 39 restricting a search for cases 39 for statutes 41 statutes caption 41 prelim 41 50 State Surveys tabbed page 41 Find American Law Reports ALR document 5 by citation 5 41 case 5 examples 5 Federal Register document 5 federal rule of civil procedure 5 Find amp Print 5 party name 6 templates 5 Westlaw citation 5 Find amp Print 5 forms Am Jur Legal Forms 19 eforms 21 retrieving 19 search example 19 full screen list 16 full page view 16 G Graphical Statutes 45 46 green C for cases 9 green C for statutes 11 H headnotes digest field 39 searching 40 topic and key numbers 39 West Key Number Digest Custom Digest 40 history of a case 9 history of a statute 11 12 hyphen See compound terms index for statutes and regulations 41 Investext Analyst reports 28 J judges information about 32 K Key Number System See West Key Number System 40 KeyCite about 9 briefs 13 cases citing references 10 depth of treatment stars 10 direct history 9 direct histor
76. ndustries Inc v Krypton Broadcasting of Birmingham Inc 2001 WL 760798 760798 167 L R R M BNA 1321 1321 59 U S P Q 2d 1321 1321 01 Cal Daily Op Serv 5721 5721 2001 Daily Journal D A R 7057 7057 9th Cir Cal Jul 09 2001 NO 99 56215 99 56331 99 56733 BNA Version TC H 3 Columbia Pictures Television Inc v Krypton Broadcasting of Birmingham Inc 259 F 3d 1186 1188 2001 Copr L Dec P 28 323 28323 57 Fed R Evid Serv 559 559 9th Cir Cal Jul 09 2001 NO 99 56215 99 56331 99 56733 Citations From U S G A U S A 1 Construction with other laws TC F 4 Nintendo of America Inc v Dragon Pacific Intern 40 F 3d 1007 1008 63 USLW 2322 2322 1994 Copr L Dec P 27 330 27330 32 U S P Q 2d 1827 1827 9th Cir Cal Nov 16 1994 NO 93 15166 BNA Version m 5 Microsoft Corp v Tierra Computer Inc 184 F Supp 2d 1329 1330 N D Ga Aug 16 2001 NO CIV A 1 99 CV1997TWT Restricting Citing References KeyCite citing references for a statute You can restrict your list of citing references by notes of decisions Locate term jurisdiction date or document type Click Limit KeyCite Display at the bottom of the KeyCite citing references result 12 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Checking Citations with KeyCite Checking Citations in Your Brief Automatically WestCheck automatically extracts citations from a legal document or a citati
77. ng cases are listed first the remaining cases are listed according to the depth of treatment they give your case Secondary sources and briefs and other court documents are listed last ES inks form KeyCite SE renr Gen ooumuons some OC Full Screen List P Palmer v A H Robins Co Inc 684 P 2d 187 Colo 1984 Find citation Ei June 04 1984 x E Some negative history but not KeyCite Citing References overruled j Full History Direct History Graphical View sera Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert Distinguished by r P 1 Owens Corning Fiberglas Corp v Malone 972 S W 2d 35 50 Prod Liab Rep CCH P Full Text Document 15 274 15274 41 Tex Sup Ct J 877 877 Tex Jun 05 1998 NO 96 0287 96 0512 Case Outline K K HN 56 P 2d citing documents select the ResultsPlus EE TC E 2 Wisconsin Truck Center Inc v Volvo White Truck Corp 692 F Supp 1010 1018 W D Wis 7 About z C 824 S X X HN check box next to each Corpus Juris Secundum Aug 19 1988 NO 87 C 824 S HN 62 P 2d Products Liability ra Cooley v Big Horn Harvestore Systems Inc 767 P 2d 740 743 7 UCC Rep Serv 2d 1051 document you want to print Actions Admissibility Weight and 1051 Colo App Jun 16 1988 NO 84CA1415 99 X X HN 22 P 2d and click the Print icon Ten Showing 672 documents Negative Cases U S A Emma mam To print the full text of Positive Cases U S A Corpu
78. nsylvania and Texas all back to at least 2000 You can also view the date on which a future version of a statute will take effect and the date on which the current version will lapse After you retrieve a current statute section click Versions on the Links tab A list of prior versions is displayed Click a statute citation to view the full text of the section as it existed on a particular date For a state other than the ones listed above you can search for prior versions of a statute in historical annotated statutes databases When you are viewing a statute from a state other than the ones listed above click Versions on the Links tab to display the links to the historical databases Click the link for the year you want to search and then search for the section number in the caption field For example if you retrieve Colo Rev Stat Ann 7 108 401 and you click Versions on the Links tab a list of Colorado historical statutes databases is displayed Click the link for the year you want to search At the Search page click the Terms and Connectors tab if necessary and type ca 7 108 401 in the Search text box then click Search Westlaw For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 43 Searching Statutes and Regulations Retrieving State Regulations To retrieve state regulations click Additional materials under Cases and Statutes at the Paralegal page Type a Terms and Connectors query or Natural Language description in th
79. nt to search then click Search Westlaw For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 25 Finding Information About People Checking Criminal Records Criminal records contain information on criminal offenders from state and U S district court filings state departments of corrections records state sex offender registries and the Office of Foreign Assets Control To run a search click Criminal Records under Information About People At the search template type a name in the Name text box select a jurisdiction and click Search Westlaw Search Selected Databases Change Database s Coverage Notices Tips Criminal Records Combined CRIM ALL WG Terms and Connectors Template Search Westlaw This information must not be used for employment screening purposes By accessing this database the user acknowledges the information in this database will be used for a lawful and appropriate use in the ordinary course and scope of the user s business or profession See Scope for more information Name Date of Birth Name required john 2 doe Example john 2 doe Example john doe Keesen Example 1980 Example 3 1980 Example 3 1 1980 Example aft 1980 Date of Birth optional Note Not every record contains a date of birth State Selection KR All Available Jurisdictions To research jurisdictions not listed here or to order documents call 1 877 362 7387 See the Related Research s
80. nts that contain Example AND amp both search terms narcotics amp warrant OR a space either search term or both terms car automobile Grammatical p search terms in the same paragraph hearsay p utterance Connectors s search terms in the same sentence design s defect s the first term preceding the second in the same sentence attorney s fee Numerical n search terms within n terms of each other personal 3 jurisdiction Connectors where n is a number from 1 to 255 n the first term preceding the second by n terms john 2 roberts where n is a number from 1 to 255 Phrase ead search terms appearing in the same order attractive nuisance as in the quotation marks Connector Type To exclude documents that contain Example BUT NOT the terms following the percent symbol r i c o puerto rico Using Variations of Word Forms in Your Terms and Connectors Search To search for Type Westlaw retrieves documents that contain Compound words such as goodwill good will goodwill good will good will Abbreviations such as FMLA f m l a F M L A F M L A FMLA FMLA Words with multiple endings such as object object object objected objection objecting use the root expander Words with variable characters such as jury and jur jury juror but not jurisdiction withdraw use the universal character withdr w withdraw withdrew 38 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Searching Case Law
81. o find a judge by name or practice area type a name or practice area in the text box under Profiler Attorney or Judge in the Shortcuts section select a state if desired from the drop down list and click Go Click Advanced Search to display a search template that contains a list of practice areas A list of attorney or judge profiles is displayed Click the number next to the profile you want to view After the profile is displayed click Profiler References in the left frame to view a list of jury verdict and settlement summaries appellate briefs cases law review and journal articles and other documents referencing the judge or attorney To view only a particular type of reference e g cases click the appropriate link under Profiler References Result List ee SEL ZS eu Glenn Zeenen oc age Hon Alan Full Screen List Page Hon Alan C Edit Search Locate in Result State of Minnesota Supreme Court St Paul Minnesota 55155 6102 651 296 6615 Click Profiler References Full Text Document to VIEW a list of cases law Profiler References 626 Hon Alan c Page e ang journal Cases State of Minnesota Supreme Court articles and Andrews Law Reviews amp Jburnals 25 Rev Martin Luther King Jr Blvd litigation reporters Andrews St Paul Minnesota 55155 6102 S j Ramsey County referencing the judge About 651 296 6615 Litigation History Reports Fax 651 297 5636 Caseload http www courts state mn
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83. ons list you create manually Because WestCheck automates the process of citation checking you not only save time but also do less work to retrieve complete results from KeyCite and other Westlaw services You can check your citations in KeyCite create a table of authorities for cases cited in your document and use the Find service to retrieve the documents on Westlaw WestCheck saves you time when sometimes at the eleventh hour you need to verify that all the citations in a lengthy memorandum are correct and that the supporting cases are good law To use WestCheck on the Web go to www westcheck com WestCheck com will extract citations from documents in Microsoft Word 2007 2003 2002 2000 and 97 as well as from documents in Corel WordPerfect Office X3 or WordPerfect 12 11 10 9 and 8 Services Available Through WestCheck KeyCite KeyCite is the comprehensive citation research service from West that helps you determine whether your cases statutes administrative decisions and regulations are good law and retrieve citing references Table of Authorities While KeyCite lists cases citing your case the Table of Authorities service lists the cases cited by your case Find Whether it be a case statute law review article or other document WestCheck can retrieve the full text of the document on Westlaw and send it to the destination you choose QuoteRight Use QuoteRight to verify the accuracy of quotations cited in your document When
84. or a cited document displayed in the Link Viewer for particular terms whether or not the terms appear in your original description or query To use Locate to browse documents in your search result complete these steps 1 Click Locate in Result at the top of the left frame or the result list 2 Type a Terms and Connectors query in the Locate text box or select a search from the Recent Searches and Locates drop down list 3 Click Locate to retrieve a list of the documents in your search result that contain your Locate terms To view the Locate terms which are highlighted in each document click the Term arrow 18 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving Forms Checklists and Westlaw eforms Retrieving Forms At the Paralegal page you can access a variety of pleading and practice forms and checklists under Forms and Checklists Click a link e g Am Jur Legal Forms to display a Search page At the Search page click Table of Contents if available to browse the publication s table of contents You can also type a Terms and Connectors or Natural Language search in the Search text box and click Search Westlaw After you retrieve a form you can download it and save it on your computer or you can copy and paste it into a Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect document For state specific forms use your tabbed state page or click Directory at the top of any page to display the Westlaw Directory At the Wes
85. osition precluded summary judgment on employee s claim against Board of County Commissioners under Oklahoma law alleging constructive discharge in retaliation for making a workers compensation claim 85 Okl St Ann 5 6 7 3 104 Counties 104III Officers and Agents 104k 67 k Removal Under Oklahoma H Slip Copy 2006 WL 3391513 2006 Eed App 0860N Not Selected for publication in the Federal Reporter C 4 6 Ohio November 22 2006 No 05 4629 The Court of Appeals Cleland District Judge held that 1 employer s termination of employee E i 20 of 67 Result list ResultsPlus About ALR 1 Damages Recoverable for Wrongful Discharge of at will Employee ALR 2 Common Law Retaliatory Discharge of Employee for Disclosing Unlawful Acts or Other Misconduct of Employer or Fellow Employees ALR 3 Liability for Retaliation Against at Will Employee for Public Complaints or Efforts Relating to Health or Safety Am Jur 2d Workers Compensation 4 Insurance Liability and Coverage Retaliatory Discharge g Result Options Click a title in the ResultsPlus list to view the full text of the document For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 15 Browsing a Document or Search Result Using Navigation Features Navigation features in a search result allow you to easily browse your documents Click Edit S ht Ben Es d Previous Section 29 U S C A 2613
86. ou direct access to materials from U S Code Congressional and Administrative News USCCAN m Find Using a Template Use this template to retrieve a variety of document types including U S House and Senate bills and reports m Find by Popular Name Access legislative history materials for specific acts e g Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 FIND amp PRINT KEYCITE DIRECTORY KEYSEARCH COURTDOCS SITEMAP ZER SIGN oc Preferences Alert Center Research Trail Colorado Paralegal Public Records Litigation Legislative History Fed E Shortcuts Edit Congressional Lawmaking Process Recent Developments Legislative History Updates Preliminary congressional Law is codified if it has general inquiry hearings and permanent applicability Find by citation Executive initiative el amp presidential message ay Wetten gie a and it becomes I and Print Eina using a template Find using a template iM Bill passed by both Bill introduced in House i houses enrolled Tables of Contents and or Senate ill UL libel Select a TOC gt E y FAME O r EZ HR committee if House and Search these databases Ried to commltton e Senate versions differ co a gt A Recent Databases x Committee hearings gt Legislative Bill passed engrossed Favorite Databases on bill including debate on bil if passed in only one chamber avarte Databases B testimony by witness ag bill is introduced in the other Bill reported out and process i
87. pert Witness Checklists table of contents Pattern Deposition Checklists This database provides comprehensive direction on how to handle depositions especially oral depositions The checklists are organized by litigation specific situations involving tort actions motor vehicle accidents premises liability products liability medical malpractice family law and employment law Click Pattern Deposition Checklists to display the Search page Click Table of Contents to browse the table of contents You can also run a Terms and Connectors or a Natural Language search 20 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving Forms Checklists and Westlaw eforms Retrieving and Completing Westlaw eforms Westlaw makes it easier than ever to retrieve and use forms online The new capabilities of Westlaw eforms allow you to retrieve complete save and share forms Each form is available in PDF Portable Document Format with features that allow you to highlight text add comments incorporate digital signatures and attach documents You can also save the form to complete later or e mail the form to colleagues Accessing eforms Westlaw eforms are available for local state and federal courts as well as for government agencies m Individual State Courts and Agencies XX FRMS m Individual State Federal Courts XXFD FRMS m Individual State and Federal Courts and Agencies XX FRMS ALL State Courts and Agencies STATEFRMS
88. ports Nov 1 2000 Nov 1 2000 PRESIDENT HR REP 109 33 1 HR REP 109 330 more more Nov 4 2002 FAMILY FAMILY 02USCCAN ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT 1191 AND COPYRIGHT AND COPYRIGHT PL 107 273 21ST Apr 12 2005 Apr 12 2005 Graphical Statutes display 46 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving Related Legislative and Regulatory Materials Using RegulationsPlus for Federal Regulations After you retrieve a federal regulation use the RegulationsPlus links on the Links tab to retrieve notes of decisions similar to the notes of decisions found in USCA and other West annotated statutes m related agency opinions and decisions and enabling statutes m prior versions of the regulation m related documents in the Federal Register Result List Links for 4 Docs 17 CFR 230 146 Full Screen List Edit Search Locate in Result e Proposed Regulations F Proposed Regulations KeyCite Use KeyCite to view History proposed changes to this 7 i Monitor With KeyCite Alert section Full Text Document Table of Contents Notes of Decisions e RegulationsPlus Index Click Notes of Decisions to Section Outline view cases chosen by West RegulationsPlus GES editors that construe or Historical apply this se
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90. rather than having them first displayed in the Link Alerts T Optimize for accessibility Viewer dialog box Then click Save Changes Preferences Document Display page 4 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving Documents Retrieving a Document by Citation You can quickly retrieve a specific document when you know its citation by using the Find service at the Paralegal page or your state page Type the citation in the Find by citation text box and click Go To print the document immediately after it is retrieved select the and Print check box if available before you click Go You can also click Find amp Print at the top of the page to display the Find a Document page Then type your citation in the Find this document by citation text box In most cases your document will be retrieved regardless of capitalization spacing or use of periods For example you will retrieve the same U S Supreme Court opinion with the Find service whether you type 121 sct 1322 or 121 SCT 1322 or 121 s c t 1322 or 121sct1322 You can retrieve many different types of documents with Find including the following To retrieve Type a citation such as a case in a reporter 119 sct 1906 a case using a Westlaw citation 2005 wo 645182 a federal rule of civil procedure frcp 56 a Federal Register document 71 fr 20784 a state statute co st 42 4 1301 an American Law Reports ALR annotation 68 alr 5th 549 Retrieving a Document Using a T
91. right side of the page 6 When you are finished making your selections click Save While viewing a docket you can also click Track this Docket to display the Docket Track New Developments in a Specific Case page at which you can create an entry For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 35 Using the Alert Services D amp B Alert Use D amp B Alert to monitor various D amp B reports D amp B Alert will notify you when changes are made to a company s Comprehensive Report Business Information Report or International Business Information Report The results are e mailed to you indicating which sections of the report were updated There are several ways to create a D amp B Alert entry m Click D amp B Alert under Tracking and Alerts in the Shortcuts section At the D amp B Alert Create Entry page type the company name and the D U N S number in the text boxes and if necessary type your e mail address Then click Save m While viewing a D amp B record for a company click create a D amp B Alert at the end of the record Profiler Alert Use Profiler Alert to monitor the profile of an attorney judge or expert witness There are several ways to create a Profiler Alert entry m Click Profiler Alert under Tracking and Alerts in the Shortcuts section to display the Profiler Alert Overview page If you have previously created a Profiler Alert entry the Profiler Alert Directory is displayed Click Create Entry in
92. risdiction 3 Select the jurisdiction in which the case was heard S All U S Federal and State Cases or the reporter in which it was published and click CO ail pedersy Courts Go U S Supreme Court Jess U S Courts of Appeals Lat rouge zl Note You can also click a link for a case law C US District Courts Albistict couts sl database under Cases and Statutes in the O specialized Courts Jus Bankruptcy Courts S S State Courts Colorado X Resources section e g State Cases and click Bee is i Search by Party Name at the displayed Search page Type one or both parties names in the text 35 boxes and click Search Westlaw Find a Case by Party Name template Retrieving a Document Using the Table of Contents Service The Table of Contents service allows you to browse the table of contents for a publication view a document in the context of the sections surrounding it and quickly retrieve related sections It is available for state and federal statutes state and federal regulations most forms databases and many treatises Browse a table of contents by clicking the plus or minus symbols To retrieve a specific section click its hypertext link There are several ways to access the Table of Contents service m While viewing a database Search page click Table of Contents if available in the upper right corner of the page m Click Site Map at the top of any page Under Browse Westlaw click Table of Contents
93. rms and Connectors Natural Language im ia Zi Search cruise 3 ship s disabilities act amp norwegian cruise Search Westlaw Thesaurus Recent Searches amp Locates E Fields Select an Option bd Select Database s Add Remove Databases All Briefs Briefs Multibase BRIEF ALL G Federal Briefs I US Supreme Court Multibase SCT BRIEF ALL WG M US Supreme Court 1991 Current SCT BRIEF LU I US Supreme Court 1976 1990 SCT BRIEF ALL LU IT US Court of Appeals CTA BRIEF Q I US Supreme Court Petitions for Certiorari SCT PETITION WG Court of Appeals DC Circuit CTADC BRIEF LU I US Supreme Court Joint Appendices SCT JA Q I Court of Appeals Fed Circuit CTAF BRIEF LU Appellate Briefs Search page Retrieving Litigation Documents Click Litigation Documents under Court Documents to display a Search page listing databases containing pleadings motions U S district court trial filings and court documents cited in Andrews litigation reporters You can use these documents to draft your own pleadings and motions To run a search type a Terms and Connectors or Natural Language search select one or more databases and click Search Westlaw Retrieving Expert Witness Filings The Expert Witness Filings database EW DOCS contains thousands of expert witness depositions affidavits reports and trial transcripts To access the database click Expert Witness Filings under Court Documents The search
94. roperty Rights 25 119 Assignment Fletcher Cyclopedia Lease Premises located in shopping center 2 Powers of Corporations Respecting Leases of Property Shopping Center Forms 2d Chapter 25 Assignments VI Property Rights Summary Correlation Table References 25 119 Leases Assignment Lease Premises located in shopping center Assignment of Lease This assignment is made date among name of prospective tenant doing business as ALR of address city County 3 Shopping Center Lease Restrictions on Type of Business Conducted by Tenant f 2 11 Am Jur Legal Forms 2d Leases of Real Property 161 15 American Jurisprudence Legal Forms 2d Database updated November 2006 Chapter 161 Leases of Real Property ll Agreements and Options to Lease 161 15 Agreement to lease Tenant in future shopping center ALR 4 Liability of Owner or Operator of American Jurisprudence Legal Forms 2d Chapter 161 Leases of Real Property II Agreements and Options to Shopping Center to Patrons for Am Jur Legal Forms search result For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 19 Retrieving Forms Checklists and Westlaw eforms Retrieving Checklists Expert Witness Checklists This database provides an extensive collection of checklists that discuss the selection of experts pretrial use of experts admissibility of expert testimony and effective methods of direct and c
95. ross examination It also provides practice oriented materials to help you get the most out of witnesses as well as addressing the handling of experts in specific fields such as medicine products liability economic loss accounting and construction Click Expert Witness Checklists under Forms and Checklists at the Paralegal page to display the Search page Click Table of Contents to browse the table of contents You can also run a Terms and Connectors or a Natural Language search Search Table of Contents Selected Databases Change Databases Tips Expert Witness Checklists EXPWITC WW Terms and Connectors Natural Language Search J a Ee Thesaurus S Term Frequency Recent Searches amp Locates E Expert Witness Checklists Search page Table of Contents Selected Databases Expert Witness Checklists EXPWITC VW All TOCS IT E Expert Witness Checklists 3d Chapter 1 General Use of the Expert Witness Chapter 2 The Medical Expert Witness Chapter 3 The Products Liability Expert Witness Chapter 4 The Economic Loss Expert Chapter 5 The Real Estate Appraisal Expert Chapter 6 The Psychiatrist Psychologist Expert Chapter 7 The Accounting Expert H Chapter 8 The Accident Reconstruction Expert Chapter 9 The Securities Valuation Expert 2 Chapter 10 Questioned Documents Expert H Chapter 11 The Construction Expert Chapter 12 The Pathologist Expert e A r r e r SG e r S Ex
96. roxy statements and other documents filed by companies with the SEC via the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval EDGAR system Click Additional Materials to retrieve additional information about a company from records such as business tracker records federal employer identification number FEIN records and fictitious business name records Search Selected Databases Change Database s Coverage Notices Tips D amp B Market Identifiers DMI US W Terms and Connectors Template Search Westlaw Company Name Jel paso energy Location Type To restrict your search to kW Headquarters I Single Location EE E the appropriate boxes I Branch I Division I Subsidiary Business Type To restrict your search to T Corporation I Minority Owned Business T Importer Kn EE the appropriate boxes I Partnership I Small Business TC Exporter I Proprietorship TC Cottage Industry Address City Phone Number Example 612 687 1234 DUNS Number Example 12 345 6789 Primary SIC Code Example 5231 Executive Name To restrict your search to specific states check the appropriate boxes HELE Ca PDE ON MA pw OH Cap mwa D amp B Market Identifiers search template For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving Court Documents Retrieving Court Documents Locating Court Docket Information Dockets databases enable you to access case docket information without having to leave your office or
97. rs link for more information KI TC Aircraft Records TC People Finder Phone Records TC Bankruptcy Filings I People Finder Utility Records TC Boat Registrations Political Donor Information I Business and Professional Records U S Business Finder TC Professional Licenses TC Corporate and Business Registration Records I Real Property Pre Foreclosure Records TC Executive Biography Records TC Real Property Tax Assessor Records TC Executive Records TC Real Property Transaction Records Deeds TC FEIN Records TC SSA Death Records I Fictitious Business Name Filings TC Stock Records F Lien and Civil Judgment Records TC UCC Filings TC Marriage Records TC Unlawful Detainers TC Motor Vehicle Records I Voter Registrations I People Finder Records TC Watercraft Records Public Records Combined Colorado page For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Finding Information About People Retrieving Adverse Filings Adverse filings include m lawsuit filings which typically contain the names of the parties case number filing date and type of action m bankruptcy filings which include personal and business bankruptcies under Chapters 7 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code m Uniform Commercial Code UCC filings and liens and civil judgment records Click Adverse Filings under Information About People to display a search template Type a name in the Name text box and choose the types of records you want and the juris
98. s page you want to add Click Next A list of the pages you have chosen is displayed 3 Select a page to be displayed first each time you sign on to Westlaw and click Save to display this page To view a different tabbed page click its tab Manage Tabs In Manage Tabs you can select tabbed custom pages for specific jurisdictions and practice areas You can further personalize Senda tab to other your tabbed pages to provide direct access to databases and services you use most often Westlaw users Add or remove tabs up to six by selecting or clearing the check boxes Your choices will not appear until you complete the next page Click Next Add the tabbed Go To Select a Category X Paralegal page i Ee General Back To Top to increase your d M Westlaw I Summer Associate I Locator efficiency on I Career T Canadian Research Westlaw I People Fin T Moot Court F Legal Research for NY Courts I Search the Web amw I Accessibility Enabled I News for NY Courts I Law School Classic W Paralegal TM RIA for NY Courts I Law School I Corporate Counsel T New York Town amp Village I Law Review I Westlaw GC IT 50 State Surveys Manage Tabs page FIND amp PRINT KEYCITE DIRECTORY KEYSEARCH COURTDOCS SITE MAP ZE SIGN OFF Preferences Alert Center Research Trail Shortcuts Edit 4 Resources Edit Use the Find by citation Cases and Statutes Information about People Shortcuts E All Cases
99. s Juris Secundum ee eH Examined Evidence EN 4 Cooley v Big Horn Harvestore Systems Inc 813 P 2d 736 740 14 UCC Rep Serv 2d 977 2 Circumstantial Evidence statements 977 Colo Jun 24 1991 NO 885C420 9 HN 18 19 22 P 2d Constituent of Legal Results Notice Demand or Refusal E 5 Tetuan v A H Robins Co 738 P 2d 1210 1225 241 Kan 441 460 56 USLW 2044 2044 Kan Jun 12 1987 NO 58 502 HN 51 54 P 2d Citing references for a case Depth of Treatment Stars Depth of treatment stars in your KeyCite result show the extent to which the citing document discusses your case based on the following categories kK Examined The citing document contains an extended discussion of the cited case usually more than a printed page of text kt Discussed The citing document contains a substantial discussion of the cited case usually more than a paragraph but less than a printed page tok Cited The citing document contains some discussion of the cited case usually less than a paragraph Mentioned The citing document contains a brief reference to the cited case usually in a string citation Restricting Citing References You can restrict your list of citing references by headnote Locate term jurisdiction date document type or depth of treatment category Click Limit KeyCite Display at the bottom of the KeyCite citing references result 10 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Checkin
100. s repeated view Westlaw Directory e A of committee View Federal Directory Legislative History Federal page To use the Legislative History Federal page click Add Remove Tabs at the top of any page When the Manage Tabs page is displayed click Legislative History Fed under Jurisdictional Federal You can then use the page for your current Westlaw session without adding it as a permanent tabbed page Searching Public Laws A new law prior to its codification in the statutes is called a session law public law or slip law If you have a public law number type us pl followed by the number e g us pl 105 56 in the Find by citation text box in the Shortcuts section of the Paralegal page To search for a public law click Additional materials under Cases and Statutes at the Paralegal page to display a Search page Type a Terms and Connectors query or Natural Language description in the Search text box Then select the US Public Laws Current or US Public Laws 1973 2000 check box under Federal Statutes and Regulations to search for a U S public law Select the Legislative Service All States check box under State Statutes and Regulations to search for a state session law Then click Search Westlaw 48 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Retrieving State Legislative History Using the Legislative History State Page The Legislative History State page contains a map of all 50 Retrieving Related Legislative and
101. sel is using a particular expert witness you should familiarize yourself with that expert s background To find an expert witness by name or area of expertise type a name or area of expertise e g motorcycle safety in the text box under Profiler Expert in the Shortcuts section select a state if desired from the drop down list and click Go Click Advanced Search to display a search template that contains a list of areas of expertise A list of expert witness profiles is displayed Click the number next to the profile you want to view Edit Search ind motorcycle 5 safety pra motorcycle 5 safety x Database profiler ew x SEARCH Locate in Result Results 12 Documents Add Search to WestClip tan Passen mam gt 1 PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES JACK BECK FRESNO CA Vehicles Transportation Equipment amp Machines Motorcycle gt 3 PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES JAMES DUELLET LOS ANGELES CA Vehicles Transportation Equipment amp Machines Motorcycle T 3 PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES STEPHEN GARETS PORTLAND OR Vehicles Transportation Equipment amp Machines Motorcycle m A PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES MARK J GRUSHKA TUCSON AZ Employment amp Yocational Teachers Instructors amp Educators Engineering amp Science Engineers Engineering IT 8 PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES G SCOTT GUTHRIE TALLAHASSEE FL Accident amp Injury Safety Warnings amp Instructions Accident amp Injury Accident Investiga
102. t matter unconstitutional KeyCite Alert is a service that automatically monitors the status of cases statutes administrative decisions and regulations and sends you updates when their KeyCite results change providing you with the most current KeyCite information for your research There are two ways to create a KeyCite Alert entry m When you are viewing a document click Monitor with KeyCite Alert on the Links tab in the left frame The KeyCite Alert wizard is displayed which shows the citation you want to monitor and the client identifier you are presently using Click Next to move through nine easy steps If you select E mail at Step 5 type your e mail address at Step 6 When you have made all your selections click Finish at Step 9 to add your entry to the KeyCite Alert Directory To return to your document click Research Trail at the top of the page and then click the link for the document Results Links for ZS or Zem Hooor More 1 Doc 17 USCA 504 Full Screen List E 4 Previous Section 17 U S C A 504 Next Section gt Locate in Result 504 Remedies for infringement Damages and profits IR Effective December 23 2004Prior Proposed Find citation Ei Approx 73 pages E F Unconstitutional or Preempted KeyCite F Proposed Legislation Next Part History 17 U S C A 504 Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert United States Code Annotated Currentness Title 17 Copyrights Refs amp Annos a Chapter 5
103. tabase the Search page is displayed with your default search method selected To select a different search method click the appropriate tab You can select Natural Language as your default search method by clicking Preferences at the top of any page Click Search in the left frame select Natural Language under Search Preferences and click Save Changes Accessing a Database Click a database name in the Resources sections of the Paralegal page to run a search If you don t see the database you want you can browse the Westlaw Directory which lists all the databases on Westlaw and their identifiers Click Directory at the top of the page to display the Westlaw Directory You can also type a description of the database you are looking for in the Search these databases text box e g colorado insurance cases in the left frame of the Westlaw Directory page or any of your tabbed pages A list of database names and their identifiers is displayed Click the link for the database you want to search For detailed information about a database click the Scope icon alongside the name of a database If you have a special Westlaw subscription plan e g a WestlawPRO plan the databases in your plan will be listed in the right frame of the Westlaw Directory page Click All Databases in the left frame to view all the databases on Westlaw Searching with Natural Language The Natural Language search method allows you to use plain English to retrieve r
104. the newest activities This trend article is an immediate alert from NewsRx to identify the most recent news developments at General Mills see also General Mills Report 1 Five African American women and their associated non profit organizations were recently awarded Cheerios Sisters Saving Hearts TM TC 2 Big G minis to hit convenience store market Business Journal MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL Author Carissa Wyant Word Count 101 9 24 07 BUSJMPLSSTP No Page 2007 WLNR 18721601 Big G minis to hit convenience store market Carissa Wyant General Mills is rolling which will be featured in gas stations and convenience stores Golden Valley based out a new product line General Mills NYSE GIS said its new Pillsbury Sweet Minis will debut in October The product includes chocolate chip cookies brownie bites TC 3 Firms gained more than farmers under WTO norms says Centad FINANCIAL EXPRESS Author N A Word Count 626 9 23 07 FINEXPRS No Page 2007 WLNR 18675103 vertical When companies dealing with same product enter into an alliance it is horizontal consolidation like Cargil Cenex ADM and General Mills controlling 60 of terminal grain handling in the world Vertical consolidation is where few companies are in a commanding position TC 4 General Mills EBITDA GIS EB Weekly Earnings Information Nelson Domestic Weekly Earnings Reports Author N A Word Count 74 quick Pant penr EZ eman ReSultsPlus
105. the upper right corner of the page Type the name of the attorney judge or expert witness whose profile you want to monitor select a state from the drop down list if desired and click Continue A list of names matching the name you entered is displayed Click the number next to the name you want The Profiler Alert Complete Profile Entry page is displayed m While you are viewing a profile click Add to Profiler Alert on the Links tab The Profiler Alert Complete Profile Entry page is displayed Complete the Profiler Alert Complete Profile Entry page by typing information in the appropriate text boxes and clearing the appropriate check boxes If necessary change delivery settings by clicking Edit When you are finished making your selections click Save Viewing Entries for an Alert Service Click the arrow to the left of an alert service to view the most recent entries saved in the directory for that service To view all entries click View All To modify an entry click the name of the entry m To remove an entry from the directory select a check box and click Delete next to the entry Creating Entries for an Alert Service Click Create or Wizard when available to add a new entry 36 For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Searching tor Documents Westlaw provide two search methods Natural Language and Terms and Connectors so you can search the way that is most effective for you When you access a da
106. tions amp Reconstruction Vehicles Transportation Equipment amp Machines Motorcycle Click a number to view the profile for that expert CF 6 PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES SCOTT GUTHRIE JR TALLAHASSEE FL Accident amp Injury Safety Warnings amp Instructions Vehicles Transportation Equipment amp Machines Motorcycle Search result Result List inks for 12 Docs SCOTT GUTHRIE JR Full Screen List SCOTT GUTHRIE JR Edit Search Locate in Result quick G ren print Click Profiler References to view a list of verdict and Full Text Document settlement summaries MEDLINE profiler References 25 abstracts or other directories e Verdict and Settlement Summaries PROFILES OF EXPERT WITNESSES Copyright c West 2007 referencing the expert witness Add to Profiler Alert SCOTT GUTHRIE JR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EXPERT TALLAHASSEE FL AREA S OF EXPERTISE Accident amp Injury Safety Warnings amp Instructions Vehicles Transportation Equipment amp Machines Motorcycle END OF DOCUMENT Expert witness profile For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 31 Finding Experts Judges and Attorneys Researching an Attorney or Judge Whether you represent the plaintiff or the defendant it helps to know something about the judge assigned to your case such as the judge s educational and professional background and his or her disposition of cases T
107. tions of documents retrieved by your search In case law statutes regulations law reviews and selected news and business information databases the result list includes your search terms and surrounding text for each document in a Terms and Connectors search result or the best portion of each document in a Natural Language search result Text boxes above the result list display your search and the identifier of the database used to retrieve the result You can use these text boxes to edit your search or run it in a different database Using ResultsPlus to Access Additional Resources When you search a case law statutes regulations or analytical database ResultsPlus information is automatically displayed when appropriate in a list alongside the result list ResultsPlus provides up to 10 links to documents from the ALR and American Jurisprudence 2d AMJUR databases and selected law review and treatise databases as well as up to two West topic and key number references To view the full text of a document click its title in the ResultsPlus list Or click a topic and key number reference in the ResultsPlus list to retrieve a single document containing headnotes from cases discussing the legal issue classified under that topic and key number To revise your search or to run it in a different database click Edit Search or make your changes in the text boxes at the top of the page and click Search You can also select a recent searc
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110. tutes and court rules and administrative codes Click Citing References for a complete list of documents that cite the statute you are viewing KeyCite history for a statute Full Click Citing References to view documents citing this section SS To print the full Result List Links for 1 Doc 17 USCA 504 Screen List Find citation Ei 5 F Unconstitutional or Preempted KeyCite F Proposed Legislation History gt Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert quick Gramm KeyCite E Born Eilen Zjoounonn one 17 U S C A 5 504 504 Remedies for infringement Damages and profits Effective December 23 2004 b gt Citing References Showing 14954 documents F TET mmpnr emen Eto Limitation Recognized by text of citing Graphical Statutes Ea CED documents select the check box next to each document you want to print Full Text Document Table of Contents e Versions e Section Outline and click the Print icon ResultsPlus About ALR 1 Measure of Damages and Profits to Which Copyright Owner is Entitled Under 17 U S C A 504 B ALR 2 Validity Construction and Application of Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act 15 U S C A 1125 D m H 1 Inre Chin Liang Chan 325 B R 432 433 Bankr N D Cal Apr 27 2005 NO 02 44485TT AP 02 72304T Prior Version Recognized as Unconstitutional by m P 2 Columbia Pictures I
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112. uments That Are Related to Your Statute or Regulation 45 Using Graphical Statutes 46 Using RegulationsPlus for Federal Regulations 47 Retrieving Federal Legislative History 48 S architio Public Laws 2 ergeet Pou Gata dep ead EELER 644 eo ee ede E reas 48 Retrieving State Legislative History 49 Introduction Starting and Ending a Westlaw Session Follow these steps to access Westlaw 1 Access www westlaw com The Westlaw sign on page is displayed 2 Type your Westlaw password and a client identifier in the text boxes Note Select the Save this Password check box if you want your Westlaw password automatically entered each time you sign on to Westlaw Remember that when this option is selected anyone accessing Westlaw using your Web browser can sign on to Westlaw with your password 3 Click Sign On The tabbed Westlaw page is the default page the first page you see after you sign on until you choose another tabbed page as the default page To end your Westlaw session click Sign Off at the top of any page The time spent on Westlaw and the number of transactions are displayed You should end your Westlaw session before you exit your browser Adding Tabbed Pages When you access Westlaw you ll see tabbed pages for Westlaw and Business and News You can select additional tabbed pages to suit your specific needs up to a total of six tabbed pages The Paralegal page is designed to allow you to quickly and e
113. w the full text of this section click on the following citation 17 USCA s 504 Limitation Recognized by 1 Inre Chin Liang Chan 325 B R 432 433 Bankr N D Cal Apr 27 2005 NO 02 44485TT AP Graphical Statutes Sa eco 02 7230AT Full Text Document Table of Contents e Versions e Section Outline Prior Version Recognized as Unconstitutional by 2 Columbia Pictures Industries Inc v Krypton Broadcasting of Birmingham Inc 2001 WL 760798 760798 1321 1321 5721 7057 9th Cir Cal Jul 09 2001 NO 99 56215 99 56331 99 56733 ResultsPlus ALR 1 Measure of Damages and Profits to About Columbia Pictures Television Inc v Krypton Broadcasting of Birmingham Inc 259 F 3d 1186 1188 28323 559 9th Cir Cal Jul 09 2001 NO 99 56215 99 56331 99 56733 Which Copyright Owner is Entitled Under 17 U S C 4 504 B ALR of Anticybersquatting Consumer 2 Validity Construction and Application Proposed Legislation 2007 CONG US HR 3155 110th CONGRESS 1st Session Jul 24 2007 Introduced in House PROPOSED ACTION Amended Viewing Citing References for a Statute Statute citing references include cases that have affected the validity of a section cases from USCA and state statute notes of decisions cases that do not appear in notes of decisions administrative decisions Federal Register documents secondary sources briefs and other court documents sta
114. y 29 C F R 825 104 Copy Close Copy with Reference dialog box Click Copy to paste the copied text into your word processing document For search assistance call 1 800 REF ATTY 1 800 733 2889 Click Tools at the bottom of the page and then choose Copy with Reference from the menu that is displayed The Copy with Reference dialog box is displayed which contains the text you selected and the citation of the document containing 17 Browsing a Document or Search Result Previewing Cited Documents in the Link Viewer Hypertext links allow you to jump from a citation in the document you are viewing to the full text of the cited document Simply click the hypertext link and the full text of the document is displayed in the Link Viewer You can browse the document for particular terms using the Locate feature and print or download the document from the Link Viewer Result List Links for 1 Doc CO ST 10 3 118 Full Screen List Edit Search a Citing References available KeyCite History Citing References Monitor With KeyCite Alert Full Text Document Table of Contents Versions Section Outline ResultsPlus About Am Jur 2d Insurance 1 Reinsurance Formation and Validity of Contract Effect of Misrepresentation Fraud or Concealment Good Faith of Reinsured Corpus Juris Secundum Insurance KeyCite te c CRSA 10 3 118 10 3 118 Reinsurance con
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