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FindLaw to Provide Clear Channel Television Interactive with Law-Related Content and Resources
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Mar. 6, 2003 FindLaw, the most-visited legal Web site according to leading independent Internet-traffic-monitoring services, today announced an agreement to provide a comprehensive collection of law-related content and resources to Clear Channel Television Interactive, the Internet subsidiary of Clear Channel Television, a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE: CCU). FindLaw is a division of West, a Thomson (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) business, the foremost provider of integrated information solutions to the U.S. legal market.
Under the agreement, FindLaw will provide law-related material to approximately 40 Clear Channel Television Interactive Web sites nationwide. These Web sites include those of television stations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah. These stations include affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and UPN. The FindLaw resources that will be available to these Web sites include:
- FindLaw Breaking Documents
The full text of original legal and government documents, such as court opinions and government reports, that are available in connection with breaking news stories. - FindLaw Legal Research Centers
Comprehensive, authoritative information resources for researching common personal and business legal matters, such as employment law, estate planning, family law, intellectual property and real estate law. These resources include free articles and forms, as well as access to West Legal Directory§, the Internet's largest directory of lawyers. - U.S. Supreme Court Resources
An extensive collection of materials pertaining to the 2002-2003 term of the U.S. Supreme Court, including a co-branded Supreme Court Center featuring a docket, topical case index and court calendar.
"Legal issues are a significant part of today's news cycle, from U.S. Supreme Court decisions to local criminal trials," said Jason Gould, general manager of Clear Channel Television Interactive. "The addition of FindLaw's comprehensive legal resources will enable our users to further research the legal issues in our news stories and those that impact their daily lives. Additionally, this new content section will allow Clear Channel TV stations the ability to deliver advertisers targeted advertising relationships associated with key content."
"We are pleased to be working with Clear Channel Television Interactive, one of the nation's leading sources for local news and information," said Stacy Stern, FindLaw vice president.
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About FindLaw
FindLaw (www.findlaw.com) is the leading provider of online legal information and solutions for the legal community, businesses and individuals. The FindLaw Internet portal is the highest-trafficked legal Web site, according to leading independent Internet-traffic-monitoring services. The site provides comprehensive, plain-English legal information to businesses and individuals. These resources include West Legal Directory§, the Internet's largest directory of lawyers and legal professionals. FindLaw also offers comprehensive information, resources and services for law practice and legal career development, including free case law, an online career center, breaking legal news, newsletters, message boards, service directories, continuing legal education and legal search tools. In addition, FindLaw provides access to tools and services that help connect legal professionals with potential clients. FindLaw is a division of West, a Thomson business (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and the foremost provider of integrated information solutions to the U.S. legal market.
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About Clear Channel Worldwide
Visit our Web site at http://www.clearchannel.com. Clear Channel Worldwide, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a global leader in the out-of-home advertising and entertainment industries with radio and television stations, outdoor advertising displays, and live entertainment productions and venues throughout the U.S. and in 65 countries around the world.