If a case, statute, or regulation is still good law, the legal citator will also often provide the researcher with current awareness features.
A case can be
Reversed by a higher court.
Overruled at a later date.
Superseded by a statute.
Criticised without being overruled.
Cited favourably by other courts, thereby strengthening its authority
A statute can be:
Superseded by a newer statute
Declared unconstitutional
Criticised by a court
Treated favorably by a court
