Eric Mill writes:
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Legal terminology variation between states plus the feds is going to make keyword searches iffy.
Will vary among areas of law.
Greatest variation in family and criminal law, least among some parts of commercial law.
Anyone know if there is a cross-index of terminology between the legal systems of the states?