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by hypersoar 1834 days ago
An issue that comes to mind is, ironically, authority. Who decides when a paper has been discredited? I can see all sorts of incentive problems with such a system. On the other hand, Westlaw is only cataloging what has already been decided. If the Supreme Court overturns a prior case, then it's overturned whether you agree with the reasoning or not.