vLex Fastcase is a new, improved version of the existing Fastcase legal research platform, with enhancements that revolutionize access to legal documents. This innovative platform offers Connecticut Bar Association members complimentary access to comprehensive US legal materials. Enhanced by vLex’s advanced AI-driven tools, vLex Fastcase provides the most comprehensive collection of legal content worldwide on a single intuitive platform. This allows for unparalleled efficiency and a competitive edge in case preparation and strategy.

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vLex Fastcase Overview

Connecticut Bar Association members can access these essential vLex Fastcase features as part of their member benefits:

  • Comprehensive US and international legal content: vLex Fastcase hosts an extensive array of case law, statutes, regulations, legal journals, and news. With over one billion searchable documents, it enables attorneys to conduct thorough research using just one platform, reducing the need for multiple subscriptions. US-based Bar association members will still have access to their existing subscriptions on Fastcase, and can choose to purchase additional content on vLex Fastcase if required.
  • Enhanced access to bar publications: vLex Fastcase creates a unique repository for bar publications, not typically available on other platforms. This exclusive access gives bar members a significant advantage in research and case preparation.
  • Cert, a cutting-edge negative citator tool for vLex Fastcase, empowers legal researchers by swiftly and effortlessly identifying cases that have been treated unfavorably in subsequent decisions, providing a comprehensive perspective on a case's precedential value.
  • Word and Chrome Integrations (Free): Seamlessly integrate vLex Fastcase with Microsoft Word and Google Chrome so that it aligns with your drafting and initial research workflows. These integrations provide easy access to vLex Fastcase features directly within your daily tasks.
  • New interface: The updated, user-friendly interface of vLex Fastcase allows you to browse by content type across jurisdictions, enabling quicker access to relevant legal content. Improved navigation at the document level includes a table of contents linked directly to specific sections of cases, statutes, regulations, books, and journal articles.
  • AI Case Analysis: Use this feature to access automatically generated header notes, view the legal issue of a case, and gain insights into the matters at hand quickly

Legal information powered by technology: At the heart of vLex Fastcase is a commitment to innovation. Our technology streamlines legal research and aids lawyers in finding the necessary information swiftly and efficiently.

Enhanced Features

CBA Members can enjoy the following enhancements with vLex Fastcase:

  • Improved user experience: Experience a more streamlined, intuitive interface that allows you to browse by content type and jurisdiction quickly. Navigation at the document level is also enhanced, with links directly to specific sections within cases, statutes, regulations, books, and journal articles
  • Informed of relevant content: Discover new content and information with custom news feeds tailored to specific practice areas or jurisdictions, and a Featured Libraries section. These discovery tools highlight relevant secondary content right on your homepage.
  • Research from within your daily workflows: vLex Fastcase integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Word and Google Chrome, aligning with your drafting and initial research workflows. These integrations provide easy access to vLex Fastcase features directly within your daily tasks.