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<h2 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Advance Your Legal Research</h2><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/FastCase_175w.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="79" align="right"/>In <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/BarBriefs/Pages/BarBriefsArticle.aspx?MKTID=MKT474e">last week’s issue</a>, we explored how the Fastcase online law library can make your legal research faster, easier, and more personalized. Now let’s discover how the advanced features of this valuable member benefit can take your research to a whole new level. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Citation analysis</strong> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Fastcase’s integrated citation analysis tool, Authority Check, helps you prioritize your research by identifying frequently cited cases within your search results.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Later Citing Cases:</strong> Whenever you pull up a case, Authority Check tells you the number of times that case has been cited in the Fastcase database. Click the number for the complete listing of later citing cases. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Frequently Cited Cases:</strong> On the search results page, each result shows how many times the case has been cited in other cases. Click on “These Results” to sort results by cases most frequently cited by other cases. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Negative Citation History:</strong> A red flag icon denotes negative citations for a specific case. Simply click on the red flag to view the history. </p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Enhanced search results</strong> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Forecite tool in Fastcase identifies important cases you might miss in a basic keyword search. It does this by looking for decisions frequently cited by other decisions that already appear in your search results, but don’t contain all of your search words. These additional cases show up inside an orange banner alongside your original search results.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Data visualization
</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Unique to Fastcase, the Interactive Timeline displays up to four different attributes of your case search results in a chart. After running a search, simply click the Interactive Timeline tab at the top of the screen to learn:</p>
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<li>The<strong> date</strong> of each decision (shown along the x-axis) </li><li>The <strong>relevance score</strong> of each decision (shown along the y-axis) </li><li>The number of times each case has been <strong>cited overall</strong> (shown as gray circles; the larger the circle, the more citations) </li><li>The number of times each case has been<strong> cited for your search terms</strong> (shown as gold circles; the larger the circle, the greater the number of citations)</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Fastcase-graphic_300w.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="154" align="right"/>The chart makes it easy to spot the most recent, relevant cases from among your search results.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">State Bar members enjoy free access to Fastcase as a member benefit. Just log in to <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org">WisBar.org</a> and select “Legal Research” from the <em>for</em>Members menu. Then click on the “Fastcase” menu option. To learn more about Fastcase, visit <a href="
https://www.fastcase.com/">www.fastcase.com</a>. Happy researching!</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Small Changes. Big Results.</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">According to Jeena Cho, a Legal Mindfulness Strategist, in her post <a href="
http://jeenacho.com/2017/08/13/want-find-balance-contentment-start-small/"><em>Want to Find More Balance and Contentment? Start Small</em></a>, the key to achieving better balance and more happiness is incremental change. It’s as simple as reallocating a small portion of your time for yourself and committing to that change every day. Here are some suggestions to get you moving toward a more positive life.
<ol style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li><strong>Practice gratitude</strong> – Buy a journal, grab a pen, and jot down three things/people for which you’re grateful each day. Don’t just THINK it. You need to WRITE it. </li><li><strong>Meditate</strong> – Clear your mind through meditation, even if only for a few minutes every day. <a href="
https://soundcloud.com/jeena-cho/week-2-meditation-jeena">Here’s a short meditation practice video</a>. </li><li><strong>Move your body</strong> – Choose an activity that requires you to move your body, and do it with purpose every day. This can be anything physical: yoga, biking, walking, or playing with your kids. It doesn’t need to be strenuous. It does need to be intentional. </li><li><strong>Send a thank-you card</strong> – Buy a pack of thank-you cards. Write one every day and drop it in the mail. </li><li><strong>Morning pages </strong>– Adopted from Julia Cameron’s book <a
href="
https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1502654320&sr=8-3&keywords=Julia+Cameron&&linkCode=sl1&tag=scripthappin-20&linkId=9c7f065275608f81ba0a62b5ccc25281"><em>The Artist’s Way</em></a>, this practice helps you clear your mind, lessen your anxiety, and gain confidence. To do it, just allow yourself to write by hand – without editing or filtering – three pages each morning. You can watch a video with the explanation <a href="
http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/">here</a>.</li></ol>
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">You don’t need to take radical steps to effect change in your life and cultivate happiness. Instead, look to make small changes. This could be as little as a few minutes a day or as much as 30-40 minutes. Pick one of these activities, stick to it for 21 days, and see how you feel afterward.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Looking for more resources?</strong> </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/WisLap_Logo_225w.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="72" align="right"/>Turn to WisLAP, a member resource that provides guidance, support, and solutions for your mental health and overall well-being. This free program helps you tackle the issues keeping you up at night, so you can be at your best in all aspects of your life. Learn more <a href="
https://elists.wisbar.org/t/2351126/43487584/28458/25/">here</a>.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/WSSCF17_Digest-150w.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" align="left"/>More Than a Conference</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The 2017 <a href="
http://www.wssfc.org/"><em>Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference</em></a> is more than just a conference, it’s a community. Gather with your fellow practitioners to share your successes and setbacks, swap stories, and establish referral relationships – all while enjoying a variety of unique special events. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">In addition to a welcome reception, continental breakfasts, and hospitality suite, you won’t want to miss:
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Practice411 Tech Lounge:</strong> Charge your phone while receiving one-on-one help for your tech questions from <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/forMembers/PracticeManagement/Pages/Practice411-LOMAP.aspx">Practice411</a>, the State Bar’s Law Office Management Assistance Program. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong><a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/wssfc/2017/Pages/lederer-award.aspx">Lederer Award Presentation</a>:</strong> Over lunch, honor the individual, group, or organization exemplifying John Lederer’s leadership, spirit, and dedication to solo and small firms. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Dine-Arounds:</strong> Enjoy stimulating conversation over a delicious meal while making new friends. Each dine-around will be hosted by a WSSFC speaker or planning committee member at a top-notch restaurant in Wisconsin Dells. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom:
7px;"><strong>Passport to Prizes:</strong> Have your passport signed by exhibitors you visit at the WSSFC Legal Expo for the chance to win great prizes. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Join us at the Kalahari Resort October 26-28. <strong>Reserve your hotel room by September 25</strong> to receive the discounted rate. <strong>Save up to $50 when you register by October 4.</strong> Learn more at <a href="
http://www.wssfc.org/">www.wssfc.org</a>.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>WSSFC Scholarships – Applications Due September 18</strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The State Bar’s <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/forMembers/Groups/Sections/SoloSmallFirmandGeneralPracticeSection/pages/home.aspx">Solo/Small Firm & General Practice Section</a> is offering a limited number of scholarships to the 2017 <a href="
http://www.wssfc.org">Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference</a>, which will cover the cost of conference tuition. Recipients are responsible for travel and lodging costs. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">All solo and small-firm attorneys are eligible to apply, but preference will be given to those who would otherwise be unable to attend the conference due to financial constraints.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">WSSFC scholarship recipients are expected to “pay it forward” through volunteer service. That service can take the form of assisting with WSSFC planning or serving on either the Solo/Small Firm & General Practice Section board or a board subcommittee.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Scholarship applications are due August 18</strong> and can be sent to Terry Dunst at <a href="
mailto:tdunst@bakkenorman.com">tdunst@bakkenorman.com</a>. Download the application <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/wssfc/2017/Documents/SSFGP%20Scholarship%20application.pdf">here</a>. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Recipients will be notified by September 20.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Early Bird and Hotel Discounts Ending Soon for Indian Law CLE
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Join us for the <a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA6901">Sixth Annual Indian Law CLE</a> program on September 29, 2017. This popular event in northern Wisconsin offers informative CLE, entertainment, and relaxation all in one place at the Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Early bird registration discounts end September 1. The deadline for hotel discounts is August 29. Register today!</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 8px; margin-bottom: 7px;">The start of a new semester in law school brings mixed feelings: a fresh start, a clean slate – along with a quick realization that law school is still challenging and stressful. Take comfort in knowing there are countless people at your law school and the State Bar of Wisconsin who are invested in your success and well-being.
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</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program (WisLAP) is a safe place to turn for free, private help. WisLAP is confidential by Supreme Court rule. The program does not report to the school, the Board of Bar Examiners, or the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">For 3L law students preparing their Bar applications, WisLAP also offers free consultations to answer any questions you have about the character and fitness portion of the application. For more information and links to helpful resources, check out <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/forPublic/HelpforLegalProfessionals/Pages/help-for-legal-professionals.aspx">wisbar.org/wislap</a> or call (800) 543-2625.</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/Survey_150w.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="86" align="right"/>Which legal research products do you use in your practice?</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Select all that apply.</strong></p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px; list-style-type:circle;"><li>Westlaw
</li><li>LexisNexis
</li><li>Fastcase
</li><li>Casetext
</li><li>Books UnBound
</li><li>Google Scholar
</li><li>Casemaker
</li><li>Your local law library
</li><li>Other (please specify)</li></ul>
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