| name | legal-researcher-varunk130 |
| title | Legal Researcher |
| description | Surface relevant case law, statutes, and regulatory frameworks for legal questions. Use when: find case law, legal precedent, statutory reference, regulatory framework, GDPR requirements, CCPA compliance, employment law, contract law research. |
| author | varunk130 |
| author_url | https://github.com/varunk130/ai-legal-team-agent/tree/main/skills/legal-researcher |
| license | MIT |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | general |
| language | en |
Legal Researcher
Identify relevant case law, statutory references, and regulatory frameworks applicable to a legal question or document. Surfaces precedents and compliance requirements.
Output
Save to outputs/legal-research-[topic]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md
When to Use
- You need to understand which regulations apply to a contract or business practice
- You want to know relevant case law precedents for a legal position
- You're assessing compliance requirements for a new product or market
- You need statutory references to support a legal argument
What You'll Get
| Output | Description |
|---|
| Regulatory Landscape | Applicable laws and regulations with relevance scoring |
| Key Requirements | Specific compliance obligations per regulation |
| Case Law References | Relevant precedents with outcomes and applicability |
| Compliance Checklist | Actionable items to achieve/maintain compliance |
| Jurisdiction Notes | Differences across applicable jurisdictions |
Process
Step 1: Define the Question
I'll ask:
"What legal question or document do you need researched? Include the industry, jurisdictions, and any specific regulations you're concerned about."
Step 2: Map Regulatory Landscape
I'll identify all applicable frameworks:
- Privacy: GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, state privacy laws
- Financial: SOX, Dodd-Frank, SEC regulations, PCI-DSS
- Employment: FLSA, ADA, Title VII, state employment laws
- Industry-Specific: FDA, FTC, FINRA, FERPA
- International: Cross-border data transfer, local contract law
Step 3: Surface Key Requirements
For each applicable regulation:
- Core obligations and prohibitions
- Required documentation or disclosures
- Enforcement mechanisms and penalties
- Recent enforcement actions or guidance changes
Step 4: Find Relevant Precedents
I'll identify case law that:
- Directly addresses the legal question
