Project overview
Developed an RDF open data generator for legal documents, aimed at improving public access and interconnectedness of legal information.
Key Features
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Generated RDF/XML format for optimal compatibility and readability
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Extended existing ontologies (e.g., Dublin Core Terms) for legal domain specificity
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Created new ontological terms to accurately represent complex legal concepts
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Implemented robust semantic mapping between legal document structures and RDF triples Incorporated document versioning based on publishing dates
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Validated generated RDF data against custom ontologies
Impact
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Enhanced transparency by enabling public tracking of document changes and metadata Improved searchability and interconnectedness of legal documents in the public domain
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Enabled advanced querying and analysis capabilities for legal data
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Contributed to the broader ecosystem of linked open data in the legal sector
An example repo: https://github.com/cityofsanmateo/law-rdf