Yes, Westlaw/Lexis/Fastcase etc. are quality legal research sources. But that doesn’t mean they’re your default.
Maybe it’s just because it is the go-to for… every question in life. But good ol’ Google gets a workout from lawyers (and law students). As Attorney.Memes skewers:
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