Knowledge-Based Systems and Legal Applications

This book compiles the experience of the largest project in knowledge-based systems and the law yet undertaken. It provides an in-depth introduction to representation of law in computer programs, as well as more advanced discussion and description of large knowledge-based systems building, legal representation, cooperative work, and interface design in the context of the project. - Describes the world's largest KBS and law project- Contains an authoritative survey of approaches to legal knowledge representation- Outlines several prototype systems- Discusses the integration of KBS and law issues with HCI and social implications