Define: Keycite

Keycite is a legal research tool provided by Westlaw that allows users to verify the current status of a case, statute, regulation, or administrative decision.

Keycite works by providing a comprehensive citation analysis of legal authorities, indicating whether they are still good law or have been overturned, modified, or questioned.

Yes, Keycite provides a feature called “Citing References” that allows users to find cases that have cited a particular legal authority, helping to identify related cases and legal arguments.

Keycite is primarily focused on U.S. federal and state law, but it also covers some international jurisdictions. However, the extent of coverage may vary depending on the jurisdiction.

Yes, Keycite can be used to determine the validity of a statute or regulation by providing information on whether it has been upheld or struck down by courts.

Yes, Keycite provides a “History” feature that allows users to view the chronological progression of a case, including previous decisions, appeals, and subsequent developments.

No, Keycite primarily focuses on primary legal authorities such as cases, statutes, and regulations. For secondary sources like law review articles, Westlaw offers other research tools like Westlaw Journals.

Keycite is continuously updated to ensure the most current information is available. However, the frequency of updates may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the type of legal authority.

Yes, Keycite provides information on the validity of administrative decisions by indicating whether they have been upheld or overturned by courts.

Keycite is only available as part of a Westlaw subscription. It is one of the many research tools and features offered by Westlaw to assist legal professionals in their research and analysis.