You now have access to Fastcase Legal Research through your MCBA membership.

Casemaker and Fastcase merged in January of 2021 and united their shared mission to democratize the law. You can now access Fastcase’s legal research platform in addition to Casemaker as a preview of the combined member benefit.

Read more about the merger in the press release.

What is Fastcase?

More than 1.1 million lawyers nationwide subscribe to Fastcase's legal reserach tools. They offer primary legal research, as well as more than 750 books, treatises, and journals to their users. Fastcase also integrates with Docket Alarm’s briefs, pleadings, and motions database and syncs with a mobile app, on iOS and Android.

Why did Fastcase and Casemaker merge?

Fastcase and Casemaker are combining to offer a comprehensive set of tools and products for members of the MCBA. Soon you will see new innovations in citator, docket analytics, and workflow tools, maximizing your bar member benefit.

What this means for you.

Currently, you have access to both Casemaker and Fastcase through your bar member benefit. We encourage you to start using Fastcase and explore the platform. To help ease your transition, visit the Fastcase Resource Library where you can access tutorial videos, register for training webinars, and find answers to your questions.  The first "Casemaker to Fastcase" webinar was recorded, and that video is available here: https://youtu.be/CC_5zbnN1uM  There are also shorter videos available on the Fastcase Resource page linked above. 

Ready to get started? Here are some next steps.

1. When you log in to Casemaker, you'll be taken to a page where you have the option to start using Fastcase or continue to Casemaker. If you choose to start using Fastcase, you will be redirected to its legal research platform.
2. On this same page, Casemaker and Fastcase have provided more information about the merger and transition, as well as links to training resources and webinars.
3. Visit the Fastcase Resource Library and consider registering for a training webinar hosted by Fastcase and Casemaker, watching the collection of tutorial videos, and reading more information about the transition.
4. Now that you have access to Fastcase, you are welcome to get into the system and start familiarizing yourself with the legal research tools offered.

I have questions.

Casemaker and Fastcase compiled a number of frequently asked questions on this page. If you have any more questions, see the contact information for Fastcase, Casekmaker, and the bar association below.

The MCBA is committed to providing its members with innovative research solutions and we are excited to offer you access to Fastcase.