Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Case Law Research & Synthesis

Research case law via MCP integrations, analyze relevant opinions, and synthesize findings into actionable research memos. Reduces research time by 50-70%.

Time Saved

50-70% reduction in research time

Accuracy

Comprehensive coverage with synthesis

The Problem

✗Time to find relevant precedent
✗Reading volume of potentially relevant cases
✗Synthesizing holdings across cases
✗Ensuring nothing important is missed
✗Translating research into work product

How Claude Helps

Searches case law databases via MCP, reads and analyzes relevant opinions, synthesizes holdings and distinguishes cases, applies law to your facts, and generates research memos.

Step-by-Step Workflow

Define research question

Legal issue to investigate

Specify jurisdiction and date range

Scope the research

Run research via MCP integrations

Midpage, CourtListener

Review identified cases

Claude presents relevant authority

Generate synthesis memo

Holdings and analysis

Verify key citations

Confirm accuracy before relying

Example Prompt

Research the following question under Delaware law:

QUESTION: Can a board of directors approve a conflicted transaction without shareholder approval if a majority of disinterested directors approve?

CONTEXT: Our client's board is considering approving an acquisition where two of seven directors have a financial interest in the transaction.

RESEARCH PARAMETERS:
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Focus: Director fiduciary duties, conflicted transactions, entire fairness
- Key cases to consider: Weinstein Enterprises v. Orloff, Kahn v. M&F Worldwide

DELIVERABLE:
1. Legal standard for conflicted board approvals
2. Key cases and holdings
3. Requirements for disinterested director approval
4. Application to our facts (2 of 7 conflicted)
5. Recommendations for board process

Format as a research memorandum with full citations.