LibGuides: Pennsylvania Practice-Oriented Legal Research : Alternatives to Bloomberg/Lexis/Westlaw

Lower-cost Databases

Fastcase
Both Federal and State opinions and statutes. PA coverage includes limited session laws. Fastcase App for smart phones and tablets appear to be free, while PC access will cost as little as $60 a month depending on package selected. Included in membership to PA Bar Association.
Fastcase
Federal opinions and statutes. Some state statutes, though no Pennsylvania statutes. Fastcase App for smart phones and tablets is free, while PC access will cost as little as $65 a month depending on package selected. Remote-access to Fastcase is included in a subscription to Jenkins Law Library
VersusLaw
Federal and State appellate decisions. US Code and CFR. Prices start at $13.95 a month.

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Databases Available at Widener's Library

Loislaw: Federal and State case law, statutes, and regulations. Includes a selection of practicioner-oriented secondary sources.

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Federal and State case law, statutes, and regulations. Provides access to Pennsylvania local court rules. Includes access to legal newspapers and practicioner-oriented Q&A articles. The monthly cost is approximately $108, depending on the subscription package.