Most people are intimidated by the law and researching law topics, but you don't have to be. The purpose of this guide is to help you get started while avoiding some of the pitfalls.
Federal resources are much easier to find than state ones.
If at all possible, go with federal cases, statutes, and regulations. It's easier to find something when you know what you're looking for. It's much easier to do your research that way than to go into a database and try to find a case or law with just a subject or topic in mind. Lexis-Nexis Legal Research area provides access to law review articles. Use Lexis-Nexis or other sources to locate cases, statutes, and federal regulations you've identified in Step 2.