1.Ask Sque as a Research Tool
Ask Sque can accelerate your legal research by searching multiple sources, summarizing findings, and connecting concepts.
How to Upload Documents
- In the Ask Sque chat, click on the plus icon
- Click upload files or images from your computer or select from briefcases you can also select from files on the cloud if you have google drive, dropbox or OneDrive integrated.
- Supported formats: PDF, Word (DOCX), plain text, images with text
- Ask Sque reads the document and makes it available for analysis
- Reference the document in your questions: "Analyze this contract" or "Summarize this agreement"
2.Research Sources Ask Sque Can Access
| Source | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | U.S. Congressional records, bills, and legislative history | Legislative research, bill status, legal developments |
| CourtListener | Opinions from federal and state courts | Case law, court decisions, legal precedents |
| Federal Register | Official federal regulations and notices | Regulatory changes, notices, proposed rules |
| Regulations.gov | Public comments and documents for federal regulations | Regulatory dockets, public commentary, rule-making |
| EUR-Lex | European Union legislation and case law | International legal research, EU compliance |
| Senate Lobbying | Senate lobbying disclosure records | Lobbying activities, influence tracking |
| USPTO Trademark | U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records | Trademark searches, patent information, IP research |
| BLS | Bureau of Labor Statistics data | Employment data, labor statistics, wage information |
| SEC | Securities and Exchange Commission filings | Corporate disclosures, investor information, financial filings |
| FBI | Federal Bureau of Investigation databases | Criminal records, law enforcement information |
| FDIC | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation data | Bank information, financial institution data |
| FEC | Federal Election Commission records | Campaign finance, election records, political contributions |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency resources | Environmental regulations, compliance, pollution data |
| EIA | Energy Information Administration data | Energy statistics, market data, supply information |
| HUD | Department of Housing and Urban Development | Housing data, fair housing information |
| DOJ News | Department of Justice press releases and announcements | DOJ actions, legal developments, enforcement |
| Treasury | U.S. Treasury Department | Financial policy, debt, economic data |
| GovInfo | Government information repository | Congressional documents, government publications |
| USAspending | Federal spending and contract data | Government contracts, spending records |
| GSA CALC | General Services Administration contract data | Government contractor information |
| BTS | Bureau of Transportation Statistics | Transportation data, safety information |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency | Disaster information, emergency management |
| USGS | U.S. Geological Survey | Geological and environmental data |
| NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Vehicle safety, recall information |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Public health data, disease information, health statistics |
| PubMed | National Library of Medicine database | Medical and scientific research, peer-reviewed articles |
| NIH RePORTER | National Institutes of Health research funding | NIH-funded research, research projects |
| FRED | Federal Reserve Economic Data | Economic statistics, financial data |
| USDA FoodData | USDA food composition databases | Food safety, nutritional information |
| Web | General web search | News, articles, public information |
| NAEP | National Assessment of Educational Progress | Education data, student performance |
3.Effective Legal Research Questions
Trademark and Patent Research
Example Prompt
“Search USPTO Trademark for any existing trademarks similar to our proposed mark ACME INNOVATIONS in the software industry”
Result
USPTO trademark records showing similar marks and their status
Legislative and Regulatory Research
Example Prompt
“Search Congress for the current status of the proposed AI Regulation Act of 2024”
Result
Bill status, sponsors, key provisions, legislative history
Court Decisions
Example Prompt
“Find federal court decisions on the applicability of the CFAA to data scraping activities”
Result
CourtListener cases with relevant holdings
Regulatory Compliance
Example Prompt
“Search Regulations.gov for public comments on the proposed EPA emissions standards”
Result
Regulatory docket with public comments and agency responses
Financial and Corporate Information
Example Prompt
“Search SEC filings for our competitor's 10-K to understand their revenue and business segments”
Result
SEC-filed documents with corporate information
Environmental and Health Data
Example Prompt
“Search EPA for pollution records at the proposed manufacturing facility location”
Result
Environmental records, compliance history, pollution data
Economic and Labor Data
Example Prompt
“Search BLS for average wages in the legal services industry for the past 5 years”
Result
Labor statistics showing wage trends
4.Using Multiple Sources in One Query
Comparative Research
Ask Sque can search multiple sources simultaneously:
Example Prompt
“I'm researching intellectual property law in the EU. Please search EUR-Lex for recent IP directives and CourtListener for U.S. federal court cases on similar issues”
Result
Comparative analysis combining EU and U.S. legal approaches
5.Research Best Practices
Specify Your Source
Weak: “What's the law on trademarks?”
Strong: “Search USPTO Trademark and CourtListener for trademark dilution cases in the technology industry”
Be Specific About What You're Looking For
Weak: “Search SEC for our competitor”
Strong: “Search SEC for Acme Corp's latest 10-K filing to find their revenue by geographic region”
Use Follow-Up Questions to Drill Down
1. Initial: “Search Congress for AI regulation bills”
2. Follow-up: “What is the status of the specific bill on algorithmic transparency?”
3. Follow-up: “Which congressional committees have jurisdiction?”
Combine Sources for Comprehensive Research
- Search CourtListener for federal court precedent
- Search Federal Register for regulatory interpretation
- Search Regulations.gov for public commentary
Verify Important Information
Ask Ask Sque to cite specific sources and document numbers so you can independently verify.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You can update your personal preferences at any time from your profile settings, including notifications, display options, and workspace defaults. Changes apply to your account immediately unless noted otherwise.
Your preferences can affect tone, formatting, and how responses are presented, but they do not change the underlying legal definitions or matter-specific context Sque uses when analyzing your documents and queries.