Legal Research & Compliance

Statutory Interpretation

Analyze statutory text, legislative history, and court interpretations to apply statutes to specific facts. Reduces statutory analysis by 50-70%.

Time Saved

50-70% reduction in statutory analysis

Accuracy

Comprehensive textual and interpretive analysis

The Problem

✗Dense statutory language
✗Multiple definitions and cross-references
✗Understanding legislative intent
✗Reconciling statutory text with court interpretations
✗Applying statutes to specific facts

How Claude Helps

Parses statutory language and structure, identifies key definitions and cross-references, researches court interpretations, analyzes legislative history, and applies statute to specific facts.

Step-by-Step Workflow

Identify relevant statute(s)

Applicable provisions

Analyze textual requirements

Parse language and definitions

Research interpretive guidance

Court opinions and agency guidance

Apply to your facts

Specific factual analysis

Develop arguments

Favorable and unfavorable interpretations

Example Prompt

Analyze whether the following activity constitutes a "sale" under Section 5 of the Securities Act:

FACTS:
- Company issues tokens representing fractional ownership in real estate
- Tokens are marketed as investments with expected appreciation
- Purchasers have no active role in property management
- Tokens can be traded on a secondary exchange

STATUTORY ANALYSIS:
1. Text of Section 2(a)(1) - definition of "security"
2. Text of Section 5 - registration requirements
3. How courts interpret "investment contract" (Howey test)
4. SEC guidance on digital assets

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
1. Does this token constitute a "security"?
2. Does the transaction constitute a "sale"?
3. Are any exemptions potentially available?

Provide analysis with citations to relevant authority.