The XML factor; the next-generation Web language is poised to revolutionize e-filing

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Extensible markup language, the universal language conveying structured documents and data on the Web, is discussed. XML is content code conveying structured information and has the potential to change the way case law, statutes, and other legal information are accessed.

Usage, XML (Document markup language), XML (Extensible markup language)

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A sidewalk on the info highway; though a tad slow, PACER system gives direct access to dockets and cases

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Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) allows any user with a personal computer to dial into a federal district or bankruptcy court computer to retrieve electronic case information and dockets. The URL www.us courts.gov/PubAccess.html has information about PACER, which was created by the government in 1992 to enable individual attorneys to track their cases. Available information varies among jurisdictions since each federal court controls its own information system and database.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, PACER (Legal practice software)

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In brief, this product is long on value; Lexis-Nexis offshoot manages documents - and it's a solid research tool, too

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Lexis-Nexis Enterprise Knowledge Services is a revolutionary product, basically a document management system which stores and manages a firm's briefs, but when lawyers submit briefs the product instantly suggests other pertinent cases and authorities. A processed brief is automatically assigned core terms based on the analysis of its language, and using the "more like this" option makes the computer retrieve documents with similar language patterns.

Product information, LexisNexis Group

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