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What are the names and functions of the online citators of Westlaw and LexisNexis? 

   What are the names and functions of the online citators of Westlaw and LexisNexis?
Essentials of Paralegalism
Essentials of Paralegalism
William P. Statsky 5th Edition
Chapter 9, Problem 40 ↓

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Step 1: The online citator for Westlaw is called KeyCite.  Show more…

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KeyCite
KeyCite is the online citator provided by Westlaw. It functions to provide comprehensive information about the treatment and subsequent history of cases and other legal materials, indicating whether a case has been overruled, negatively treated, or followed by later decisions, thereby ensuring that legal professionals use current and reliable precedents.
Shepard's Citations Service
Shepard's Citations Service is the online citator tool offered by LexisNexis. It offers a similar function to KeyCite by tracking how legal authorities have been cited in subsequent jurisprudence, including any negative or affirming treatments. This service helps researchers verify the current validity of legal cases and understand their subsequent judicial treatment.
Online Citators
Online citators are legal research tools designed to track the subsequent history and treatment of legal cases, statutes, and regulations. They assist legal professionals in determining the validity, precedential value, and current status of legal authorities by showing how and where a case has been referenced, followed, or criticized in later decisions.
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