CARA (Case Analysis Research Assistant)

AI-powered assistant for deep legal case insights.

by Casetext, Inc. · Legal Research & Analytics

Executive Summary

CARA (Case Analysis Research Assistant) is an AI-powered tool designed for legal professionals to gain deep insights into cases cited within legal documents. It distinguishes itself by analyzing the specific research context of a document, rather than just performing keyword searches. This contextual understanding allows CARA to customize its results, highlighting the most relevant aspects and implications of cited cases for the user's particular legal argument or research. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, including neural net technology, CARA helps users quickly understand the nuances and impact of legal precedents. This capability streamlines legal research, enhances the accuracy of legal arguments, and provides a more comprehensive understanding of case law relevance. Originally developed by Casetext, CARA's technology is now integrated into the broader Thomson Reuters CoCounsel platform, serving as a core component of its generative AI offerings for legal professionals.

Use Cases

  • Analyzing the relevance and impact of cited cases in legal briefs and memos.
  • Expediting legal research by quickly identifying key insights from case law.
  • Customizing research results based on the specific context of a legal document.
  • Strengthening legal arguments by understanding the nuances of cited precedents.
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of how specific cases apply to a legal issue.

Features

Intelligence

  • Contextual Citation Analysis: Analyzes the surrounding text of a citation to understand its specific relevance within a legal document, providing tailored insights.
  • Parallel Search: Uses neural net technology to find cases based on conceptual understanding of a legal query rather than just keywords.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-based platform leveraging neural net technology for natural language processing and legal document analysis.
Deployment
SaaS

AI/ML Stack

  • Neural Networks
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Pricing

Starting Price
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Target Customer
SMB,Mid-Market,Enterprise

About Casetext, Inc.

Casetext is a legal technology company that provides AI-powered legal research and drafting tools. Its flagship product, CoCounsel, is a generative AI assistant designed to help lawyers review documents, conduct legal research, draft and summarize content, and support litigation and transactional workflows. Casetext was acquired by Thomson Reuters in 2023, and CoCounsel is now part of Thomson Reuters’ legal AI offerings.

Founded: 2013 · Headquarters: San Francisco, United States · Employees: 51-200 · Private