SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
SC 13D, 1999-10-19
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 13D
                                 (Rule 13d-101)

             INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
           TO RULE 13d -1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO
                                 RULE 13d-2(a).
                               (Amendment No. )(1)

                                LOISLAW.COM, INC.

                                (Name of Issuer)

                         COMMON STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE
                         (Title of Class of Securities)

                                    541431102
                                 (CUSIP Number)

                              Copy to:
Sandler Capital Management                Michael R. Reiner, Esq.
767 Fifth Avenue                          Morrison Cohen Singer & Weinstein, LLP
77777777777New York, New York 10153                  750 Lexington Avenue
Telephone (212) 754-8100                  New York, New York 10022
                                          Telephone (212) 735-8600

                  (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
                Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

                                 October 5, 1999
              (Date of Event which Requires Filing this Statement)


If the filing person has previously  filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the  acquisition  that is the subject of this  Schedule  13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e),  13d-1(f) or 13d-(g), check the following box
|_|.

NOTE:  Schedules  filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five
copies of the  schedule,  including  all  exhibits.  See Rule 13d-7(b) for other
parties to whom copies are to be sent.

                        (Continued on following page(s))

- ----------

     (1) The  remainder  of this cover page shall be filled out for a  reporting
person's  initial  filing on this  form with  respect  to the  subject  class of
securities,  and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

     The  information  required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed"  for the purpose of Section 18 of the  Securities  Exchange
Act of 1934 or otherwise  subject to the  liabilities of that section of the Act
but  shall be  subject  to all other  provisions  of the Act  (however,  see the
Notes).


                                   - 1 of 32 -
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                                       13D


CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Sandler Capital Partners IV L.P.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

         WC, OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    1,587,360 shares                             7.6%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           650,160 shares                               3.1%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    1,587,360 shares                             7.6%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    650,160 shares                              3.1%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                     2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*



________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        PN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -2 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

         WC, OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    650,160 shares                              3.1%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           1,587,360 shares                            7.6%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    650,160 shares                              3.1%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    1,587,360 shares                            7.6%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*



________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        PN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -3 of 32-


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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Sandler Investment Partners, L.P.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        00
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*



________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        PN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -4 of 32-







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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Sandler Capital Management
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*



________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        PN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -5 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        ARH Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -6 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        MJDM Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -7 of 32-
<PAGE>


                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Four JK Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        Delaware
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -8 of 32-


<PAGE>


                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        ALCR Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -9 of 32-

<PAGE>




                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        SERF Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -10 of 32-
<PAGE>


                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        TERPSI Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -11 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        JIRAKAL Corp.
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        New York
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box If the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        CO
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -12 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Harvey Sandler
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -13 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Person (Entities Only)

        Michael J. Marocco
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -14 of 32-


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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        John Kornreich
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -15 of 32-


<PAGE>


                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Andrew Sandler
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -16 of 32-
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                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Douglas Schimmel
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -17 of 32-


<PAGE>


                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102


1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        Hannah Stone
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box if a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -18 of 32-



<PAGE>


                                       13D

CUSIP No. 541431102



1    Name of Reporting Persons
     I.R.S. Identification Nos.
     of Above Persons (Entities Only)

        David Lee
________________________________________________________________________________
2    Check the Appropriate Box If a Member                       (a)  [_]
     of a Group*                                                 (b)  [_]



________________________________________________________________________________
3    SEC Use Only


________________________________________________________________________________
4    Source of Funds*

        OO
________________________________________________________________________________
5    Check Box if Disclosure of Legal
     Proceedings is Required Pursuant                            [_]
     to Item 2(d) or 2(e)

________________________________________________________________________________
6    Citizenship or Place of Organization

        United States
________________________________________________________________________________
               7    Sole Voting Power

Number of Shares    0 shares                                    0%
Beneficially   _________________________________________________________________
Owned          8    Shared Voting Power
By Each
Reporting           2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
Person With    _________________________________________________________________
               9    Sole Dispositive Power

                    0 shares                                    0%
              _________________________________________________________________
               10   Shared Dispositive Power

                    2,237,520 shares                            10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially
     Owned By Each Reporting Person

                    2,237,520 shares
_______________________________________________________________________________
12   Check Box if the Aggregate Amount                           [_]
     in Row (11) excludes Certain
     Shares*

________________________________________________________________________________
13   Percent of Class Represented by
     Amount in Row (11)


                                                                10.7%
________________________________________________________________________________
14   Type of Reporting Person*


        IN
________________________________________________________________________________


                      *SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!


                                   -19 of 32-
<PAGE>


     This statement,  dated October 5, 1999,  relates to the reporting  persons'
ownership of the securities of Loislaw.com, Inc. (the "Issuer").

     All  references  to shares of common  stock  reflect a 2-for-1  stock split
which was effected on July 23, 1999.  The Class C  Convertible  Preferred  Stock
automatically  converts  into  shares of Common  Stock  upon the  completion  of
Issuer's initial public offering.

ITEM 1.   SECURITY AND ISSUER

          (a)  Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Common Stock"), (CUSIP
               No. 541431102).

          (b)  Each share of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series C
               Convertible  Preferred Stock"),  automatically  converts into two
               shares  of  Common  Stock  upon the  completion  of the  Issuer's
               initial public offering.

          (c)  Loislaw.com,  Inc.,
               105 North 28th Street
               Van Buren,  Arkansas 72956
               (501) 471-5581

ITEM 2.   IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND

     1.   (a)  Sandler Capital Partners IV L.P., a limited partnership organized
               under the laws of the State of Delaware ("Sandler IV").

          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     2.   (a)  Sandler  Capital  Partners IV FTE,  L.P.,  a limited  partnership
               organized  under the laws of the State of Delaware  ("Sandler  IV
               FTE").
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     3.   (a)  Sandler  Investment   Partners,   L.P.,  a  limited   partnership
               organized under the laws of the State of New York ("SIP").
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.


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     4.   (a) Sandler Capital Management,  a registered investment advisor and a
          general partnership  organized under the laws of the State of New York
          ("SCM").
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     5.   (a)  ARH Corp., a Delaware corporation.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     6.   (a)  MJDM Corp., a New York corporation.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     7.   (a)  Four JK Corp., a Delaware corporation.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     8.   (a)  ALCR Corp., a New York corporation.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     9.   (a)  SERF Corp., a New York corporation.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.


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<PAGE>


     10.  (a)  TERPSI Corp., a New York corporation.
          (b)  Address: 767 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     11.  (a)  JIRAKAL Corp., a New York corporation.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Business: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.

     12.  (a)  Harvey Sandler, is the sole shareholder of ARH Corp.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States

     ARH Corp. is a general partner of SCM, which is the general partner of SIP,
a general partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE. Harvey Sandler is the father
of Andrew Sandler.

     13.  (a)  Michael J. Marocco, is the sole shareholder of MJDM Corp.

          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States.

     MJDM Corp.  is a general  partner of SCM,  which is the general  partner of
SIP, a general partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE.

     14.  (a)  John Kornreich, is the majority shareholder of Four JK Corp.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States.


                                  - 22 of 32 -
<PAGE>


     Four JK Corp. is a general  partner of SCM, which is the general partner of
SIP, a general partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE.

     15.  (a)  Andrew Sandler, is the sole shareholder of ALCR Corp.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States.

     ALCR Corp.  is a general  partner of SCM,  which is the general  partner of
SIP, a general  partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE.  Andrew Sandler is the
son of Harvey Sandler.

     16.  (a)  Douglas Schimmel, is the sole shareholder of SERF Corp.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States.

     SERF Corp.  is a general  partner of SCM,  which is the general  partner of
SIP, a general partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE.

     17.  (a)  Hannah  Stone,   is  a  director  of  the  Issuer  and  the  sole
               shareholder of TERPSI Corp.

          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States.

                  TERPSI Corp. is a general partner of SCM, which is the general
partner of SIP, a general partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE.

     18.  (a)  David Lee, is the sole shareholder of JIRAKAL Corp.
          (b)  Address:  767 Fifth Avenue
                         New York, New York 10153
          (c)  Principal Occupation: Investments.
          (d)  No.
          (e)  No.
          (f)  Citizenship: United States.

     JIRAKAL Corp. is a general  partner of SCM, which is the general partner of
SIP, a general partner of Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE.


                                  - 23 of 32 -
<PAGE>

     None of the  reporting  persons  has  during  the  last  five  years,  been
convicted in a criminal  proceeding  (excluding  traffic  violations  or similar
misdemeanors)  or  been  a  party  to  a  civil  proceeding  of  a  judicial  or
administrative body of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree or
final  order  enjoining  future  violations  of,  or  prohibiting  or  mandating
activities  subject to Federal or State securities laws or finding any violation
with respect to such laws.

ITEM 3.   Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

     The  source  of funds  for the  acquisition  of the  securities  (Series  C
Convertible  Preferred Stock) was the general working capital and other funds of
Sandler IV and Sandler IV FTE

     On October 5, 1999, each share of the Series C Convertible  Preferred Stock
automatically converted into two shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.


                                          Number of Shares             Purchase
                                           of Common Stock              Price
                                          ----------------             --------

Sandler Capital Partners IV, L.P.            1,587,360               $ 4,611,000

Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P.          650,160               $ 1,889,000
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ITEM 4.   Purpose of Transaction.

     Other than  Hannah  Stone's  capacity  as a director  of the Issuer and the
reporting  persons' purchase or sale of additional  securities of the Issuer, no
reporting  person has any  present  plan or proposal  which  would  relate to or
result in any of the matters set forth in  subparagraphs  (a) - (j) of Item 4 of
Schedule 13D except as set forth herein.

ITEM 5.   Interests in Securities of the Issuer.

     (a) The  following  list sets forth the  aggregate  number  and  percentage
(based on  20,939,524  shares of Common  Stock  outstanding  as  reported by the
Issuer  in its  offering  documents  for  its  initial  public  offering,  dated
September 29, 1999), of outstanding shares of Common Stock owned beneficially by
each reporting person named in Item 2, as of October 5, 1999:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Shares of Common         Percentage of Shares
                                       Stock Beneficially          of Common Stock
Name                                         Owned                Beneficially Owned
- ----                                   --------------------      --------------------
<S>                                    <C>                             <C>
Sandler Capital Partners IV, L.P.      2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Sandler Capital Partners IV FTE, L.P.  2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Sandler Investment Partners, L.P.      2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Sandler Capital Management             2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
</TABLE>

- ----------

(2)  Includes 1,587,360 shares of Common Stock owned by Sandler IV.

(3)  Includes 650,160 shares of Common Stock owned by Sandler IV FTE, L.P.

(4)  The reporting  person  disclaims  beneficial  ownership of these securities
     except to the extent of his/her/its equity interest therein.


                                  - 24 of 32 -
<PAGE>

                             Shares of Common         Percentage of Shares
                            Stock Beneficially          of Common Stock
Name                              Owned                Beneficially Owned
- ----                        --------------------      --------------------

ARH Corp.                   2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
MJDM Corp.                  2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Four JK Corp.               2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
ALCR Corp.                  2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
SERF Corp.                  2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
TERPSI Corp.                2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
JIRAKAL Corp.               2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Harvey Sandler              2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Michael J. Marocco          2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
John Kornreich              2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Andrew Sandler              2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Douglas Schimmel            2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
Hannah Stone                2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%
David Lee                   2,237,520(2),(3),(4)            10.7%

     (b) Sandler IV has sole power to vote and to dispose of 1,587,360 shares of
Common  Stock,  representing  approximately  7.6% of the  outstanding  shares of
Common  Stock.  Sandler  IV may be  deemed to have  shared  power to vote and to
dispose of 650,160 shares of Common Stock,  representing  approximately  3.1% of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

     Sandler IV FTE has sole  power to vote and to dispose of 650,160  shares of
Common  Stock,  representing  approximately  3.1% of the  outstanding  shares of
Common  Stock.  Sandler IV FTE may be deemed to have shared power to vote and to
dispose of 1,587,360 shares of Common Stock, representing  approximately 7.6% of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

     By virtue of being a general  partner  of  Sandler  IV and  Sandler IV FTE,
Sandler  Investment  Partners  may be deemed to have shared power to vote and to
dispose of 2,237,520 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 10.7% of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

     By  virtue of being a  general  partner  of  Sandler  Investment  Partners,
Sandler  Capital  Management  may be deemed to have shared  power to vote and to
dispose of 2,237,520 shares of Common Stock, representing approximately 10.7% of
the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

     By virtue of being a general partner of Sandler Capital Management, each of
ARH Corp., MJDM Corp, Four JK Corp.,  ALCR Corp.,  SERF Corp.,  TERPSI Corp. and
JIRAKAL  Corp.  may be deemed to have  shared  power to vote and to  dispose  of
2,237,520  shares  of  Common  Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock.

     By virtue of being the sole shareholder of ARH Corp., Harvey Sandler may be
deemed to have shared power to vote and to dispose of 2,237,520 shares of Common
Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding  shares of Common
Stock.

     By virtue of being the sole shareholder of MJDM Corp.,  Michael Marocco may
be deemed to have  shared  power to vote and to dispose of  2,237,520  shares of
Common Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding  shares of
Common Stock.


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     By  virtue  of  being  the  majority  shareholder  of Four JK  Corp.,  John
Kornreich may be deemed to have shared power to vote and to dispose of 2,237,520
shares of Common  Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding
shares of Common Stock.

     By virtue of being the sole  shareholder of ALCR Corp.,  Andrew Sandler may
be deemed to have  shared  power to vote and to dispose of  2,237,520  shares of
Common Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding  shares of
Common Stock.

     By virtue of being the sole shareholder of SERF Corp., Douglas Schimmel may
be deemed to have  shared  power to vote and to dispose of  2,237,520  shares of
Common Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding  shares of
Common Stock.

     By virtue of being the sole  shareholder of TERPSI Corp.,  Hannah Stone may
be deemed to have  shared  power to vote and to dispose of  2,237,520  shares of
Common Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding  shares of
Common Stock.

     By virtue of being the sole shareholder of JIRAKAL Corp.,  David Lee may be
deemed to have shared power to vote and to dispose of 2,237,520 shares of Common
Stock,  representing  approximately  10.7% of the  outstanding  shares of Common
Stock.

     (c) The following is a description of all  transactions in shares of Common
Stock  of the  Issuer  by the  reporting  persons  identified  in Item 2 of this
Schedule 13D effected from July 29,1999 through October 5, 1999, inclusive:

     Upon the closing of the Issuer's initial public offering,  each outstanding
share of Series C Preferred  Stock  automatically  converted  into two shares of
Common  Stock  of the  Issuer.  The  reporting  persons  received  approximately
2,237,520  shares of  Common  Stock as a result  of the  conversion  of Series C
Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock.

     (d) No other  person  has the right to  receive  or the power to direct the
receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of such securities.

     (e) Not applicable.


ITEM 6.   Contracts Arrangements  Understanding or Relationships with Respect to
          Securities of the Issuer

     The reporting  persons agreed with the underwriters of the Issuer's initial
public  offering that for a period of 180 days after the date of the prospectus,
they will not offer or sell any  shares  without  the prior  written  consent of
Prudential Securities on behalf of the underwriters.

ITEM 7.   Materials to be Filed as Exhibits

     Exhibit A. Agreement among the reporting  persons,  effective as of October
5, 1999,  by which they have agreed to file this  Schedule 13D and all necessary
amendments, as required by Rule 13d- 1(f).


                                  - 26 of 32 -
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                                    SIGNATURE

     After  reasonable  inquiry  and to the best of  his/her/its  knowledge  and
belief,  each of the undersigned hereby certifies that the information set forth
in this Schedule is true, complete and correct.

Dated:  October 15, 1999

                                  SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
                                  By:  Sandler Investment Partners, L.P.,
                                       General Partner
                                       By: Sandler Capital Management,
                                           General Partner
                                           By:  ARH Corp., a
                                                General Partner


                                       By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                           Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV FTE, L.P.
                                  By:  Sandler Investment Partners, L.P.,
                                       General Partner
                                       By: Sandler Capital Management,
                                           General Partner
                                           By:  ARH Corp., a
                                                General Partner


                                       By: /s/  Edward Grinacoff
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Name:  Edward Grinacoff
                                           Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  SANDLER INVESTMENT PARTNERS, L.P.
                                  By:      Sandler Capital Management,
                                           General Partner
                                           By: ARH Corp., a General Partner


                                           By: /s/  Edward Grinacoff
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                               Title: Secretary and Treasurer


                                  - 27 of 32 -
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                                  SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
                                  By:  ARH Corp., a General Partner


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  ARH CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  MJDM CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  FOUR JK CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  ALCR CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Moira Mitchell
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  SERF CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Moira Mitchell
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer


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                                  TERPSI CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Moira Mitchell
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  JIRAKAL CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                      ---------------------------------
                                      Name: Moira Mitchell
                                      Title: Secretary and Treasurer



                                      /s/ Harvey Sandler
                                          -----------------------------
                                          Harvey Sandler

                                      /s/ Michael J. Marocco
                                          -----------------------------
                                          Michael J. Marocco

                                      /s/ John Kornreich
                                          -----------------------------
                                          John Kornreich

                                      /s/ Andrew Sandler
                                          -----------------------------
                                          Andrew Sandler

                                      /s/ Douglas Schimmel
                                          -----------------------------
                                          Douglas Schimmel

                                      /s/ Hannah Stone
                                          -----------------------------
                                          Hannah Stone

                                      /s/ David Lee
                                          -----------------------------
                                          David Lee


ATTENTION:  INTENTIONAL  MISSTATEMENTS  OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE  FEDERAL
CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001).


                                  - 29 of 32 -
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                                                                       EXHIBIT A

                             JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

         In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of
 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing on behalf of
each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with
respect to the Common Stock of LOISLAW.COM, INC. and that this Agreement be
filed as an Exhibit to such statement on Schedule 13D.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this Agreement
effective as of the 5th day of October, 1999.

                                     SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV, L.P.
                                     By:  Sandler Investment Partners, L.P.,
                                          General Partner
                                          By:  Sandler Capital Management,
                                               General Partner
                                               By:  ARH Corp., a
                                                    General Partner


                                          By:  /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                               Title: Secretary and Treasurer


                                     SANDLER CAPITAL PARTNERS IV FTE, L.P.
                                     By:  Sandler Investment Partners, L.P.,
                                          General Partner
                                          By:  Sandler Capital Management,
                                               General Partner
                                               By:  ARH Corp., a
                                                    General Partner


                                          By:  /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                               itle: Secretary and Treasurer

                                     SANDLER INVESTMENT PARTNERS, L.P.
                                     By:  Sandler Capital Management,
                                          General Partner
                                          By:  ARH Corp., a General Partner


                                          By:  /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                               Title: Secretary and Treasurer


                                  - 30 of 32 -
<PAGE>


                                  SANDLER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
                                  By:  ARH Corp., a General Partner


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                          Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                          Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  ARH CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                          Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                          Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  MJDM CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                          Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                          Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  FOUR JK CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Edward Grinacoff
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                          Name: Edward Grinacoff
                                          Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  ALCR CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                          Name: Moira Mitchell
                                          Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                  SERF CORP.


                                  By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                      ------------------------------------------
                                          Name: Moira Mitchell
                                          Title: Secretary and Treasurer


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<PAGE>


                                       TERPSI CORP.


                                       By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               Name: Moira Mitchell
                                               Title: Secretary and Treasurer

                                       JIRAKAL CORP.


                                       By: /s/ Moira Mitchell
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               Name: Moira Mitchell
                                               Title: Secretary and Treasurer


                                           /s/ Harvey Sandler
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               Harvey Sandler

                                           /s/ Michael J. Marocco
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               Michael J. Marocco

                                           /s/ John Kornreich
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               John Kornreich

                                           /s/ Andrew Sandler
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                                               Andrew Sandler

                                           /s/ Douglas Schimmel
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                                               Douglas Schimmel

                                           /s/ Hannah Stone
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                                               Hannah Stone

                                           /s/ David Lee
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                                               David Lee


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