Comprehensive United States Legal Research
Fastcase Library gives you confident access to the complete U.S. legal landscape—federal and state cases, current statutes, regulations, and court rules—all updated daily and delivered through intelligent tools designed specifically for legal professionals.
Legal Research
Research with Unwavering Confidence
Access the complete legal landscape with confidence. Fastcase Library's intelligent tools deliver comprehensive legal analysis, verify case authority, and provide complete U.S. law coverage—ensuring you never miss critical precedents or cite outdated authorities.
AI Case Analysis
Cut through complex opinions in minutes, not hours. Fastcase Library's AI-powered case analysis distills lengthy judicial decisions into clear, actionable insights—helping you identify core legal issues and reasoning without reading every word.
- Instant Legal Issue Identification: Immediately grasp the central question of law being addressed, with AI automatically extracting the quantum of proof, statutory references, and key legal standards that matter most.
- Comprehensive Headnote Generation: Access AI-generated summaries that capture the court's reasoning, holding, and disposition, organized for quick reference and understanding without missing critical details.
- Key Paragraph Extraction: Focus your review on the most significant parts of the opinion where critical legal tests, principles, and holdings are articulated, saving valuable research time.
Cert Citator
Protect your reputation and avoid embarrassing mistakes. Cert Citator instantly reveals when cases have been overturned or criticized, so you never cite bad law in front of judges, opposing counsel, or clients.
- Avoid Professional Embarrassment: Know immediately if your key case has been reversed, overruled, or questioned—protecting you from citing discredited authority that could undermine your credibility.
- Build Arguments on Solid Ground: Identify which cases carry real precedential weight by seeing their complete treatment history, ensuring every citation strengthens rather than weakens your position.
- Outmaneuver Opposing Counsel: Quickly spot when opposing counsel cites questionable authority, giving you the ammunition to demolish their arguments with superior legal research.
Comprehensive Coverage
Research with complete confidence across all legal matters. Fastcase Library's comprehensive coverage ensures you have the legal authority you need, whether you're handling routine cases or complex multi-jurisdictional matters.
- Access Premium Legal Resources: Leverage specialized bar publications, practice-specific deskbooks, and professional resources that enhance your research quality and case preparation capabilities.
- Cover All Your Bases: Research with confidence knowing you have complete coverage of federal and state law, regulations, court rules, and administrative guidance—so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Serve Global Clients: Handle international matters with authority using comprehensive legal content from 100+ countries, positioning your firm as the go-to choice for sophisticated cross-border work.
Research That Reveals What Others Miss
Stop struggling with overwhelming search results and lengthy opinions. Fastcase Library's intelligent analysis tools help you spot critical patterns, verify legal authority, and extract key insights faster than traditional research methods.
Interactive Timeline
See legal trends before your competition does. Visualize how legal precedents have evolved over time to identify emerging patterns and strategic opportunities that traditional chronological research would never reveal.
Authority Check
Build bulletproof arguments with verified authority. Instantly verify the strength of your citations and discover supporting precedents, ensuring every case you cite strengthens rather than undermines your position.
AI Case Analysis
Turn hours of reading into minutes of insight. Let AI extract the critical legal reasoning from complex opinions, so you can focus on strategy and argumentation instead of wading through dense judicial language.
Comprehensive Alerts
Stay ahead of legal changes that affect your cases. Get immediate notifications about relevant legal developments, new regulations, and case updates, so you're always working with current law and never caught off guard.
"vLex Fastcase strengthens the value of membership for members of The Florida Bar, delivering powerful research tools that save time, enhance legal insight, and improve client outcomes."
Terry Hill, Division Director, The Florida Bar
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FAQs
Get answers to common questions about Fastcase Library's comprehensive legal research platform, bar association partnerships, and intelligent analysis tools.
How can I access Fastcase Library through my bar association?
Fastcase Library is available exclusively through bar association partnerships, serving over 1 million lawyers nationwide through 80+ state, county, and specialty bar associations. If your bar association partners with vLex, you receive complimentary access as part of your membership benefits. Contact your bar association to learn about availability and access, or visit our bar association partner directory to see if your organization is included.
How comprehensive is Fastcase Library's legal coverage compared to other research platforms?
Fastcase Library provides complete coverage of U.S. federal and state law, including cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, and administrative materials from all 50 states and federal jurisdictions. Our platform also includes exclusive bar association publications, practice-specific resources, and global legal content from 100+ countries. With over 5,000 new documents added daily and 100+ million citation connections, Fastcase Library delivers comprehensive coverage that rivals major legal research platforms.
How do Fastcase Library's AI tools help improve research efficiency?
Fastcase Library's AI-powered tools dramatically reduce research time by automatically analyzing complex legal documents and extracting key insights. Our AI Case Analysis distills lengthy opinions into actionable summaries, identifies critical legal issues, and generates comprehensive headnotes. The Cert Citator instantly verifies case authority and treatment history, while our Interactive Timeline visualizes legal developments chronologically. These tools transform hours of manual research into minutes of focused analysis.
What support and training does Fastcase Library provide to help me get started?
Fastcase Library offers comprehensive support through multiple channels including video tutorials, webinars, user guides, and direct customer support. Our training resources help you maximize the platform's capabilities, from basic search techniques to advanced AI analysis tools. Additionally, many bar associations provide member training sessions and ongoing educational resources to ensure you get the most value from your access.
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