The internet has been built around the free flow of information. It is the basic mantra of major internet companies like Google, Wikipedia, and growing Web 2.0 movement. And now, there is a new player in the free information game, this time in the legal community.

JD Supra, found online at jdsupra.com, is an online community for anyone in the legal field to post and search documents for free. Founded on the motto, Give Content, Get Noticed, believes in giving lawyers a platform to publish their court filings, decisions, forms, articles, alerts, and newsletters. In addition, they create unique profiles for contributors so their information is searchable in the website’s database, showcasing individual attorneys and law firms.

With the abundance of information, users can search the website for free. This opens up new avenues for legal and journalistic research. As the community grows, attorneys will have access to a growing number of documents, and contributors will have a wider audience to expose their material to. Taking advantage of this network effect, JD Supra is sure to offer new and exciting opportunities for members of the legal community in the future.