Shepardizing

Shepardizing is a legal research process used to verify the validity and current status of legal authorities, such as cases or statutes. By "Shepardizing," lawyers check how a specific case or law has been cited in subsequent legal decisions, ensuring it remains good law and hasn't been overturned, limited, or distinguished. This process helps attorneys ensure their legal arguments are based on reliable, up-to-date authorities. The term originates from Shepard’s Citations, a tool that systematically tracks legal citations. Essentially, Shepardizing confirms that legal authorities are still relevant and accurately support their case.