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How to Search and Analyze Dockets in vLex Library

Learn to search and analyze dockets in vLex Library. Find ongoing cases, view court filings, and follow dockets for automatic update notifications.

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Summary

Find and monitor ongoing cases by searching Dockets in vLex Library. You can search for dockets by case name or number and follow them to receive automatic notifications of new filings and court events.

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Why This is Important

Dockets provide a real-time view into active litigation. Monitoring dockets is essential for staying informed about ongoing cases, tracking competitor activity, and receiving timely updates on court filings and orders without manual effort.

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Jurisdiction Availability: Comprehensive docket collections are currently available for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico. We are continuously working to expand our docket coverage to more jurisdictions.

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How to Find Dockets

You can find dockets in several ways:

  1. Smart Searchbar: Type the name of a case or docket number and look for docket-specific suggestions.

  2. Advanced Search: Select Dockets as the Content type to use specific search fields.

  3. Browse Tool: Select Browse, then the Dockets filter, and choose the court you wish to explore.

Use Advanced Search for a targeted docket search.

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How to Use a Docket

Once you open a docket, you will see a chronological listing of all case events, including:

  • Papers filed by the parties

  • Orders and judgments issued by the court

  • In-court events like appearances and verdicts

  • Key information like counsel for the plaintiff and defendant

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Follow Dockets for Automatic Updates: To be notified of any changes to a case, simply click the Follow toggle at the top of the docket page. You will automatically receive notifications in your Newsfeed when new documents are filed.

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Best Practices & Pro Tips

  • Filter Within a Docket: For very active dockets with hundreds of entries, use the Search in results field on the left to find specific filings or orders by keyword.

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