Contract review doesn't stop at redlines. Sometimes you need context—a case reference, regulatory requirement, or market standard to back up your edits. Switching between tools slows everything down.
With Composer, legal research now happens directly in Word. You can ask questions, get answers with citations, and apply that knowledge immediately to your contract review.
Ask legal questions in context
Stop toggling between Word and research databases. Composer lets you ask legal questions directly in your document while reviewing contracts. Whether you need to understand a regulation, find market precedent, or verify compliance requirements, the answers appear right where you're working—contextual to the specific clause you're negotiating.
Check sources with citations
Every research answer includes clickable citations to authoritative sources. No more wondering where a position comes from or relying on generic legal advice. Click through to see the actual case law, regulation, or guidance document that supports each point, giving you confidence in your research and credibility with opposing counsel.
Compare your clauses against authoritative standards in real-time
Research connects directly to the clause you're negotiating. Check a HIPAA definition in your BAA against actual HHS guidance, compare your indemnification language to market examples, or verify that your DPA definitions track GDPR requirements—all without copying and pasting between applications.
Turn research findings into contract edits with one click
Move seamlessly from research to revision. Apply research findings as suggested edits or comments instantly, keeping your review momentum going. No more manual copying between tools or losing your train of thought while switching applications.
Why you might want research in Word
Sometimes the redline is not enough. You need evidence to know you are on solid ground. Research inside Word lets you:
- Validate BAA compliance instantly by comparing your Business Associate Agreement against the official HHS model BAA to spot risky deviations that could expose your client to HIPAA violations
- Benchmark terms against market standards by pulling real MSAs from comparable transactions to verify whether your liability caps, indemnity provisions, or termination rights align with current market practice
- Ensure regulatory definitions stay clean by confirming that HIPAA definitions in your BAA match HHS guidance exactly, catching when the other side tries to slip in broader language that could expand their obligations
- Verify international compliance requirements by checking that your Data Processing Agreement definitions track GDPR or other privacy regulations precisely, ensuring nothing gets silently expanded or dropped that could create compliance gaps
All without leaving the contract you are reviewing.
Why it matters
Research in Word makes every edit faster and stronger. You can back up changes with clear, cited authority, cut out the wasted time of jumping between external databases, and keep everything in one workflow inside Microsoft Word.
- Defensible edits Back up your changes with clear, cited authority.
- Faster research loops No more switching to external databases just to confirm a point.
- Integrated into your workflow Research, drafting, and negotiation live in one place Microsoft Word.
The bigger picture
By embedding research directly into Composer, Pincites makes contract review more than a checklist of edits. It becomes a process where redlines are informed by precedent, regulation, and market data all without leaving Word.
Try it now
Legal research in Composer is now live. Try it in your next review, or join a training session to see how integrated research can change your workflow.