My FindLaw Help

Follow the instructions on the MY FindLaw registration page. Remember to enter the necessary information in the fields highlighted in green and click on the DONE button.

2. How do I sign in?

Enter the e-mail address and password you chose when you registered with MY FindLaw at the start page (http://my.findlaw.com) and click on the Sign In! button.

3. What if I've forgotten my password?

If you're having trouble remembering your password, FindLaw will send it to you via email. You can click here to receive your reminder.

4. How do I change my Login email or password?

From your personalized MY FindLaw page click on the "Edit Profile" link located in the upper right hand corner of the page. Enter your new log in e-mail or password in the appropriate fields and click on the DONE! button.

5. How do I change my profile?

You can change any of the information you entered when you registered with MY FindLaw by clicking on the "Edit Profile" link located in the upper right hand corner of your personalized page. Change or add any additional information you would like and then click on the DONE! button.


Page Layout Help

1. How do I move modules up and down
on my page?

Click on the "Add/Remove Content" button located in the upper left corner of your MY FindLaw page. Select the item you would like to move and click on the up or down arrows located to the right of the column item list. You will need to select the item each time you want to move it. Don't forget to update your page when you are finished.

2. How do I add modules to my page?

There are two ways to add different modules to your personalized page. Using the drop down menus at the bottom of your page, select the item you would like from the appropriate column and click on the "Add" button.

You can also add modules to your page by clicking on the "Add/Remove Content" link located in the upper and lower left hand corners of your MY FindLaw page. Select the item you would like to add and click on the "Add Selection" buttons located above the item lists. Don't forget to update your page when you are finished.

3. How do I remove modules from my page?

There are two ways to remove modules from your personalized page. Click on the "X" located in the upper right hand corner of each module box on your page to remove it.

You can also remove modules from your page by clicking on the "Add/Remove Content" link located in the upper and lower left hand corners of your MY FindLaw page. Select the item you would like to remove and click on the "X" located to the right of each column list. Don't forget to update your page when you are finished.


Editing Your Content

1. How do I edit the content in each module?

Click on the "Edit" button located in the upper right hand corner of each module. From there, you will be linked to an editing page, which will allow you to customize your content. Don't forget to update your page when you are done.

2. How do I change the number of listings or headlines I've chosen within each topic?

Click on the "Edit" button located in the upper right hand corner of each module box. Once on the editing page, select the number of listings or headlines you would like to see by clicking on the drop down menu located on the right hand side of the page. Don't forget to update your page when you are done.

3. How do I change the name of a page?

From the page you'd like to change, click on the ãAdd/Remove Contentä button located at the top of the screen. The current name of the page will be displayed in the top text box. Delete the current name and replace it with one of your choice. Donât forget to click on the ãSave Changesä button when you are done. The new name will appear in the tabs located at the top of your MY FindLaw screen.


Search Help

1. How do I perform a search on FindLaw, Lawcrawler or the World Wide Web from my Search module?

You can search for any word or phrase on FindLaw, LawCrawler or the World Wide Web by just typing the word or phrase into the query form and clicking the Search button.

For a more precise query, you can also use Boolean operators ( AND , OR and NOT ) and the proximity operator ( NEAR ).

For example:

Searching for Chicago and economics will bring back search results where both terms are on the same page. (Note: You may also use an "&" in place of "and" in your search query.)

Searching for truth or justice will bring back search results where either term is on the page. (Note: You may also use an "|" in place of "or" in your search query.)

Searching for securities and not bonds will bring back search results where securities but not bonds is on the page. (Note: You may also use an "& !" in place of "but not" in your search query.)

Searching for toxic near tort will bring back search results where the word toxic is within 50 words of tort in the page. (Note: You may also use an "~" in place of "near" in your search query).

For more information on searching, click here.

2. How do I review my previous FindLaw, World Wide Web and LawCrawler searches?

The search module on your personalized MY FindLaw page allows you to review the results of previous searches you've performed on FindLaw, the World Wide Web or LawCrawler. Simply select the search you would like to review from "Previous Search" and click on the "Search" button located next to it.


Adding/Deleting Pages Help

1. How many pages may I have in MY FindLaw?

You may have up to four pages of content. Each individual page is represented by the labeled tabs located at the top of the MY FindLaw screen. A fifth page, Legal Marketplace, appears on the far right.

2. How do I add pages?

To add pages, click on the “Add/Remove Pages” button located at the top of your MY FindLaw screen. You have the option of either creating a new page from scratch with content modules selected by you, or you can create a new page which has the content and layout pre-set for you.

3. How do I create a new page from scratch?

To create a new page from scratch click on “Add/Remove Pages” button located at the top of your MY FindLaw screen. From there, click on the “Create a new page” button and follow the steps presented to you to complete your new page. Remember to click on the “Save Changes” button when you are done.

4. How do I create a page with pre-set
content and layout?

To create a new page which has the content and layout pre-set for you, click on “Add/Remove Pages” button located at the top of your MY FindLaw screen. From there, select one of the buttons located above the pre-set pages. Your new page will appear on your MY FindLaw screen.

5. How do I delete pages?

To delete a page, click on “Add/Remove Pages” button located at the top of your MY FindLaw screen. At the bottom of the page, you will see a list of your current MY FindLaw pages. Click on the “Delete” link located next to the page you would like to remove. Remember: deleting a page removes it permanently from your MY FindLaw selections.


MY FindLaw Features

1. How do I find out about any new features that have been added to MY FindLaw?

Click on the What's New link located at the bottom of your MY FindLaw page for information regarding new features and all the other offerings you have to choose from when you customize your page.


Troubleshooting

1. During registration, when I've entered all the required information and clicked on the Done! button it takes me back to the log in page. What's wrong?

One reason this might be happening is that you've disabled your web browser to accept cookies. A cookie is a file sent to a web browser by a web server that is used to remember personal information, such as your username, so you don't have to re-enter it each time you visit the site; or your preferences, so the next time you return to a site, you can be presented with customized information.

To enable cookies when using Internet Explorer, you will need to:

1. From the "Tools" menu at the top of the browser page select "Internet Options"

2. Select the "Security" Tab at the top of the pop-up box and click on "Custom Level"

3. Scroll drown to "Cookies" and click on "Enable" - which will allow cookies to be stored on your computer

4. Click on the "OK" button at the bottom of the pop-up box which will close it

5. Click on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the Security pop-up box and then click "OK" - Cookies will now be accepted on your computer.

To enable cookies when using Netscape Navigator, you will need to:

1. From the "Edit" menu at the top of the browser page, select "Preferences"

2. Select the "Advanced" category on the left hand side of the pop-up box

3. The box will then display a Cookies section - "Accept All Cookies" and click on the "OK" button at the bottom of the box.

2. How do I make MY FindLaw my home page?

Using Internet Explorer:

1. From the "Tools" menu select "Internet Options"

2. Under the "General" tab in the pop up box, enter http://my.findlaw.com in the address field

3. Click OK at the bottom of the box

4. MY FindLaw will now automatically load as your home page

Using Netscape Navigator:

1. From the "Edit" menu, select "Preferences"

2. Highlight the "Navigator" option from the categories located on the left hand side of the pop up box

3. In the Home page section on the right hand side, insert http://my.findlaw.com in the location field

4. Click OK at the bottom of the box

5. MY FindLaw will now automatically load as your home page

3. How do I remove myself as a registered user?

To remove yourself from MY FindLaw please contact us.

Please make sure that you indicate in your email that you want to be removed from MY FindLaw and include your log in address. A service representative will remove you once we receive this information.