Revolutionizing legal research with AI-driven precision
As the legal research landscape continues to rapidly evolve, innovations that enhance efficiency and accuracy are more valuable than ever. The GenAI skill Claims Explorer, available on Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel, is increasing the speed and accuracy with which legal professionals can identify relevant claims, helping ensure that attorneys feel confident in knowing they’re building robust legal strategies and arguments that align with all of the facts of their case.
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Claims Explorer powers robust legal strategies
The future of legal research is here
Powered by a tradition of technology and innovation
When building or preparing to defend a case, finding all relevant claims is an essential component. But identifying which claims apply or may apply to a matter is no small feat. Traditionally the claims identification process has been tedious and complex, often requiring legal professionals to spend hours researching and analyzing legal documents. And too often, additional claims are discovered late in the process, which can jeopardize the strength of a case and potentially leave additional compensation on the table.
The Claims Explorer GenAI skill leverages Thomson Reuters’ decades of expertise in legal technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a data-driven and automated claims identification process. With Claims Explorer, legal professionals are able to filter and narrow their claims search by jurisdiction, cause of action or legal strategy. Not only can attorneys quickly identify claims that apply to their case, but they can also identify less obvious claims and strategically advantageous claims that may apply if additional facts are proven.
Enhanced with legal expertise
The efficacy of Claims Explorer is significantly enhanced by the expertise of the seasoned Westlaw editorial team. Hundreds of highly trained attorney editors play a crucial role in the development and refinement of the GenAI skill by curating and maintaining a comprehensive claims taxonomy. These efforts help ensure that results are authoritative, more accurate, and up to date.
The team’s meticulous review of cases and legal materials aids in tagging relevant legal issues, identifying fact patterns and categorizing motion outcomes. This collaboration of human expertise with AI technology minimizes AI-driven hallucinations or misleading recommendations and results in a GenAI skill that is both powerful and reliable.
Claims Explorer powers robust legal strategies
Leveraging generative AI technology, Claims Explorer ensures that attorneys are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of legal research and case strategy development. This allows attorneys to quickly and efficiently find claims tailored to the specific facts of their case and be more strategic in their decision-making process. Using Claims Explorer, legal professionals enjoy the following benefits:
Simplify and expedite legal research – Legal professionals often face the arduous and time-consuming task of sifting through extensive legal documents to uncover claims that may be applicable to their case. By quickly generating a comprehensive list of relevant and potentially relevant claims, Claims Explorer dramatically reduces the amount of time and energy it takes to identify claims and helps ensure that legal professionals have a strong starting point for their case.
Find legally-sound claims – When building or preparing to defend a case, attorneys face the challenge of ensuring that all potential claims are considered, especially those that might be easier to prove, align more closely with a client’s situation, or offer higher damages and attorney fees.
Claims Explorer provides explanations for each suggested claim which enables attorneys to quickly assess each claim’s relevance and strategic value. This feature helps legal professionals make informed decisions about which claims to pursue, which ultimately enhances their case strategy and strength. Additionally, by providing links to potential defenses for each claim, Claims Explorer also assists attorneys in anticipating and preparing for possible counterarguments – helping them fortify their legal position.
Identify potential risks and liabilities – In addition to identifying claims, Claims Explorer plays a crucial role in risk assessment. Legal professionals can use the GenAI skill to help identify and better understand the comprehensive risks involved if a lawsuit is initiated and advise clients on potential risks and liabilities. This proactive approach strengthens client relationships and also enhances an attorney’s ability to provide more strategic and effective legal counsel.
Improve client satisfaction – Legal clients are increasingly demanding cost-effective and innovative legal solutions. And AI-driven legal research tools like Claims Explorer demonstrate a law firm’s commitment to efficiency and thoroughness, which can lead to a stronger case strategy, better case outcomes and greater overall client satisfaction.
The future of legal research is here
The Claims Explorer GenAI skill represents a significant advancement in legal research that provides users with unparalleled insights and capabilities. By providing a systematic, efficient and comprehensive method for identifying relevant claims, the Claims Explorer GenAI skill empowers legal professionals by enhancing decision-making, strategic planning, case preparation and client advocacy.
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