WestlawNext is a must!!! Advanced Legal Research using WestLawNext…? Only reply if you have access to WestLawNext Please!

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Assignment using WESTLAWNEXT

 

Part 1:

Using WestlawNext, you will access: (1) a federal opinion regardingMiranda warnings, and (2) a state opinion (from the state where you live) regarding Miranda warnings. Cite each opinion as it appears on WestlawNext, and then provide the proper citation for each as it would be cited in a legal document (using your Bluebook to format). You must indicate the Bluebook rule(s) & page(s) you used to format your cases. 

Explain how the citation format differs between WestlawNext andBluebook. 

Please also explain why you think WestlawNext does not cite according to citation rules set forth in the Bluebook.

 

Part 2:

1. Please explain in detail how you might go about researching a statutory provision for your state for “personal property exempt from seizure.”  Include a detailed description of how you would complete the search on the Internet (without using a paid legal database) and how you would complete the search using WestlawNext. 

2. Please explain in detail how you might go about searching for case law for your state, regarding “constructive eviction.”  Include a detailed description of how you would complete the search on the Internet (without using a paid legal database) and how you would complete the search using WestlawNext. 

 

3. Please explain which sources you may use to research administrative rules and regulations, and how you may be able to do so by accessing “free” websites and WestlawNext.

4. Please explain which sources you may use to research treaties and whether you may be able to do so by accessing “free” websites and WestlawNext.