Advantages of US GAO Federal Legislative Histories on Westlaw

	•	Gain the persuasive edge in discussions of vaguely worded statutes - Discern congressional intent - Demonstrate precise definitions of terms
	•	In seconds, retrieve legislative histories that might otherwise have taken days to compile yourself
	•	Find documents that would have been impossible to find in the past - Legislative documents are often rare, scattered and difficult or impossible to locate
	•	Get a first-hand view of history - View original documents in PDF format

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Medical Litigator on Westlaw

In a single search, Medical Litigator™ on Westlaw® allows you to search the best medical and legal information related to your specific topic.

The new search engine automatically adds medical terminology to your description of a medical issue:

	1	Describe your issue using plain English – you do not need to use medical terms or select particular database(s)
	2	An innovative medical thesaurus enhances your search by adding medical terminology – receive all relevant information available
	3	Review comprehensive medical and legal results – obtained via a single search and location

With just one search in Medical Litigator, you can search both authoritative medical information and authoritative law - the only product integrating medical and legal content seamlessly. 

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Case Evaluator

A dynamically generated report which provides; jury verdict trending analysis, excerpts of verdicts, relevant court documents, and medical and expert information based on a specific type of case you would like to research.

Simply select the case type, injury, jurisdiction, company, industry and/or award amount, and Case Evaluator compiles information matching your criteria from numerous Westlaw sources in an easy-to-use report.

Choose to generate a full report or a report with one or more of these components:

	•	Verdict & Settlement Trends
	•	Summaries & Court Documents –  jury verdicts, trial court memoranda, appellate briefs, petitions and decisions
	•	Medical & Expert Materials – medical resources, illustrations and analysis of experts included in verdicts and settlements

Use Case Evaluator at every stage of the litigation process to:

	•	Evaluate potential cases
	•	Develop negotiation and settlement strategies
	•	Analyse jurisdictional verdict trends
	•	Identify experts who have testified in specific types of cases
	•	Obtain medical information about personal injuries
	•	Access medical illustrations for use in depositions and trials
	•	Research relevant court memoranda, briefs and case law

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From the Westlaw Archive

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Financial Times are changing the way their content is distributed from 1 April 2008 - only customers with a direct FT Content Licence will be able to access the content either from the FT directly or through third party distributors. This decision includes the full FT Archive and applies to all FT redistributors.

	•	If you have a licence with the FT and wish to continue accessing the content through Westlaw UK please advise your Sweet & Maxwell Account Manager as soon as possible and we will liaise with the FT to secure your continued access.
	•	If you do not have a direct licence with the FT but wish to continue accessing FT content through Westlaw UK please contact the FT directly.

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The Session Cases database contains full text court decisions covering Session Cases, Court of Session (both Outer House and Inner House) and the High Court of Judiciary, as well as Scottish cases from the House of Lords and Privy Council. 

Al Tamimi Law Update

We are pleased to announce that the Al Tamimi Law Update (ATLAWUP), published by the Middle East law firm of Al Tamimi, is now available in full text on the World Journals tab on Westlaw UK.

Al Tamimi & Company, established in 1989, is one of the largest law firms in the Middle East. The update is a monthly publication for legal practitioners on developments in the United Arab Emirates. Coverage begins in 2004 and includes the following practice areas:

	•	Alternative Dispute Resolution
	•	Arbitration
	•	Aviation
	•	Banking and Finance
	•	Construction & Engineering
	•	Corporate & Commercial
	•	Family Business & Private Client Practice

	•	Intellectual Property
	•	Information Technology
	•	Litigation
	•	Maritime
	•	Trade and Insurance
	•	Media
	•	Property

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Cambridge Law Journal (CAMLJ)
The Cambridge Law Journal publishes articles on all aspects of law with special emphasis placed on contemporary developments. An important feature of the journal is the Case and Comment section, in which members of the Cambridge Law Faculty and other distinguished contributors analyse recent judicial decisions, new legislation and current law reform proposals.

The articles and case notes are designed to have the widest appeal to those interested in the law and to provide an opportunity to keep abreast of new ideas and the progress of legal reform. Coverage from 1986.

World Trade Review (WTREV)
An independent journal including articles written from economic, legal, political and inter-disciplinary perspectives on issues of relevance to the multilateral trading system. Priority is given to papers that, along with being academically rigorous, are also accessible to government policy officials and the wider public. Coverage from 2002.

Leiden Journal of International Law (LJIL)
We are pleased to announce that the Leiden Journal of International Law will be available in full text on Westlaw UK as of 1 April 2008.

Firmly established as one of Europe's leading journals in the field providing a forum for two vital areas; international legal theory and international dispute settlement. It is unique in providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world's most important international tribunals in The Hague (such as the ICJ, ICTY, ICC and others) and elsewhere, as well as examining new trends in international legal thinking. Coverage from 2008.

Legal Information Management (LIM)
We are pleased to announce that Legal Information Management will be available in full text on Westlaw UK as of 3 April 2008.

This topical journal provides invaluable information for all those involved in the provision of legal information in the academic and professional environments. With an extensive current awareness section, a regular international developments column and coverage of management issues, Legal Information Management is the international journal for legal information professionals everywhere. Coverage from 2004. 

Ecclesiastical Law Journal (ECCLJ)
We are pleased to announce that Ecclesiastical Law Journal will be available in full text on Westlaw UK as of 8 April 2008.

This journal includes articles on all aspects of ecclesiastical law. Particular emphasis is given to the regulation of the Church of England and worldwide Anglican Communion, but the range of coverage includes comparative studies of the laws of other faiths and of the interface between law and religion in a global perspective. Coverage from 2007.

If you have any questions about the above enhancements please contact either your Sweet & Maxwell Account Manager or the Westlaw UK Customer Support Team on 0800 028 2200 or email enquiries@westlaw.co.uk.

With kind regards,

The Westlaw and Westlaw UK Team

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