Law in Contemporary Society

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[EQUAL ACCESS TO LEGAL INFORMATION]

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THE PROBLEM WITH THE CURRENT WESTLAW/LEXIS SYSTEM

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How We Got Here: A Brief History of West Publishing

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THE FUTURE OF LEGAL INFORMATION ACCESS

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