precedent-finder

Find precedent clauses by searching a clause database using text input, file input, or clause-type queries. Results return matched provisions with deal names, dates, and similarity scores to support negotiations and ensure consistency.

Retrieve context for a matched precedent clause using the context retrieval script. You provide a specific clause identifier and specify the number of context lines, returning the surrounding language and intent from the original deal document.

Yes, semantic search supports finding precedent provisions by clause type or specific text input. You can query the database directly with terms like indemnification, returning top matched clauses ranked by similarity scores.

Precedent search relies on Python scripts and the aech-cli-legal workflow to execute queries and present results. No additional external dependencies are required beyond this environment to search and retrieve matched provisions.

The best way to compare similar language across prior deals is using semantic search to retrieve multiple matched provisions. You can review returned deal names, dates, and similarity scores, then retrieve surrounding context for each match.

Import or copy selected precedent clauses into current documents for faster drafting. After searching and reviewing the context of matched provisions, you can transfer the retrieved language directly into your active files.