diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/DocumentController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/DocumentController.php
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5650abce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/DocumentController.php
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+<?php
+
+namespace App\Http\Controllers;
+
+use App\Models\Document;
+use Illuminate\Http\Request;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Storage;
+use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\StreamedResponse;
+
+class DocumentController extends Controller
+{
+    /**
+     * Download a document by ID.
+     */
+    public function download(int $id): StreamedResponse
+    {
+        $document = Document::findOrFail($id);
+
+        // Check if file exists
+        if (!Storage::exists($document->file_path)) {
+            abort(404, 'Document file not found.');
+        }
+
+        // Stream the file to the browser
+        return Storage::download(
+            $document->file_path,
+            $document->original_filename,
+            [
+                'Content-Type' => $document->mime_type,
+                'Content-Disposition' => 'inline; filename="' . $document->original_filename . '"',
+            ]
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/app/Http/Controllers/SubscriptionController.php b/app/Http/Controllers/SubscriptionController.php
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8575f51f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/Http/Controllers/SubscriptionController.php
@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+<?php
+
+namespace App\Http\Controllers;
+
+use App\Models\Subscription;
+use Illuminate\Http\Request;
+use Illuminate\Http\JsonResponse;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Validator;
+
+class SubscriptionController extends Controller
+{
+    /**
+     * Subscribe an email address to notifications.
+     */
+    public function subscribe(Request $request): JsonResponse
+    {
+        $validator = Validator::make($request->all(), [
+            'email' => 'required|email|max:255',
+        ]);
+
+        if ($validator->fails()) {
+            return response()->json([
+                'success' => false,
+                'message' => 'Please provide a valid email address.',
+                'errors' => $validator->errors(),
+            ], 422);
+        }
+
+        $email = $request->input('email');
+
+        // Check if email already exists
+        $existing = Subscription::where('email', $email)->first();
+
+        if ($existing) {
+            if ($existing->is_active) {
+                return response()->json([
+                    'success' => false,
+                    'message' => 'This email is already subscribed to notifications.',
+                ], 409);
+            } else {
+                // Reactivate subscription
+                $existing->is_active = true;
+                $existing->save();
+
+                return response()->json([
+                    'success' => true,
+                    'message' => 'Your subscription has been reactivated! You will receive email notifications for new docket entries.',
+                ]);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Create new subscription
+        Subscription::create([
+            'email' => $email,
+            'is_active' => true,
+        ]);
+
+        return response()->json([
+            'success' => true,
+            'message' => 'Successfully subscribed! You will receive email notifications for new docket entries.',
+        ]);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Unsubscribe using token.
+     */
+    public function unsubscribe(Request $request, string $token): JsonResponse
+    {
+        $subscription = Subscription::where('unsubscribe_token', $token)->first();
+
+        if (!$subscription) {
+            return response()->json([
+                'success' => false,
+                'message' => 'Invalid unsubscribe token.',
+            ], 404);
+        }
+
+        $subscription->is_active = false;
+        $subscription->save();
+
+        return response()->json([
+            'success' => true,
+            'message' => 'You have been successfully unsubscribed from notifications.',
+        ]);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/database/seeders/DocketSeeder.php b/database/seeders/DocketSeeder.php
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..24da8078
--- /dev/null
+++ b/database/seeders/DocketSeeder.php
@@ -0,0 +1,122 @@
+<?php
+
+namespace Database\Seeders;
+
+use App\Models\DocketEntry;
+use App\Models\Document;
+use Illuminate\Database\Seeder;
+
+class DocketSeeder extends Seeder
+{
+    /**
+     * Run the database seeds.
+     */
+    public function run(): void
+    {
+        // Sample docket entries with documents
+        $entries = [
+            [
+                'date' => '2024-01-15',
+                'title' => 'Complaint Filed',
+                'summary' => 'Elizabeth Kragh filed a complaint against Montana Association of the Deaf alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. The complaint outlines multiple instances of workplace discrimination and seeks damages.',
+                'notes' => 'Initial filing',
+                'documents' => [
+                    [
+                        'title' => 'Original Complaint',
+                        'original_filename' => 'complaint.pdf',
+                        'stored_filename' => 'complaint_001.pdf',
+                        'file_path' => 'documents/complaint_001.pdf',
+                        'file_size' => 245678,
+                        'mime_type' => 'application/pdf',
+                        'summary' => 'Initial complaint document',
+                        'display_order' => 1,
+                    ],
+                ],
+            ],
+            [
+                'date' => '2024-02-01',
+                'title' => 'Answer to Complaint',
+                'summary' => 'Montana Association of the Deaf filed their answer to the complaint, denying all allegations and asserting various affirmative defenses.',
+                'notes' => 'Defendant response',
+                'documents' => [
+                    [
+                        'title' => 'Answer to Complaint',
+                        'original_filename' => 'answer.pdf',
+                        'stored_filename' => 'answer_001.pdf',
+                        'file_path' => 'documents/answer_001.pdf',
+                        'file_size' => 189234,
+                        'mime_type' => 'application/pdf',
+                        'summary' => 'Defendant answer',
+                        'display_order' => 1,
+                    ],
+                ],
+            ],
+            [
+                'date' => '2024-03-10',
+                'title' => 'Motion for Summary Judgment',
+                'summary' => 'Plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment on certain claims, arguing that there are no genuine issues of material fact and that judgment should be entered as a matter of law.',
+                'notes' => 'Key motion',
+                'documents' => [
+                    [
+                        'title' => 'Motion for Summary Judgment',
+                        'original_filename' => 'motion_summary_judgment.pdf',
+                        'stored_filename' => 'motion_001.pdf',
+                        'file_path' => 'documents/motion_001.pdf',
+                        'file_size' => 312456,
+                        'mime_type' => 'application/pdf',
+                        'summary' => 'Summary judgment motion',
+                        'display_order' => 1,
+                    ],
+                    [
+                        'title' => 'Supporting Brief',
+                        'original_filename' => 'supporting_brief.pdf',
+                        'stored_filename' => 'brief_001.pdf',
+                        'file_path' => 'documents/brief_001.pdf',
+                        'file_size' => 456789,
+                        'mime_type' => 'application/pdf',
+                        'summary' => 'Brief in support of motion',
+                        'display_order' => 2,
+                    ],
+                ],
+            ],
+            [
+                'date' => '2024-04-05',
+                'title' => 'Discovery Order',
+                'summary' => 'Court issued an order regarding discovery disputes, setting deadlines for document production and depositions.',
+                'notes' => 'Discovery schedule',
+                'documents' => [],
+            ],
+            [
+                'date' => '2024-05-20',
+                'title' => 'Expert Witness Disclosure',
+                'summary' => 'Plaintiff disclosed expert witnesses who will testify regarding workplace discrimination and damages calculations.',
+                'notes' => 'Expert disclosures',
+                'documents' => [
+                    [
+                        'title' => 'Expert Report - Dr. Smith',
+                        'original_filename' => 'expert_report_smith.pdf',
+                        'stored_filename' => 'expert_001.pdf',
+                        'file_path' => 'documents/expert_001.pdf',
+                        'file_size' => 567890,
+                        'mime_type' => 'application/pdf',
+                        'summary' => 'Expert testimony on discrimination',
+                        'display_order' => 1,
+                    ],
+                ],
+            ],
+        ];
+
+        foreach ($entries as $entryData) {
+            $documents = $entryData['documents'] ?? [];
+            unset($entryData['documents']);
+
+            $entry = DocketEntry::create($entryData);
+
+            foreach ($documents as $docData) {
+                $entry->documents()->create($docData);
+            }
+        }
+
+        $this->command->info('Created ' . count($entries) . ' docket entries with sample documents.');
+    }
+}
diff --git a/resources/js/Pages/Home.vue b/resources/js/Pages/Home.vue
index c7f08b93..6f3490fe 100644
--- a/resources/js/Pages/Home.vue
+++ b/resources/js/Pages/Home.vue
@@ -38,11 +38,39 @@ const toggleEntry = (id: number) => {
 };
 
 const subscribe = async () => {
-    // TODO: Implement subscription API call
-    subscribeMessage.value = 'Subscription feature coming soon!';
+    if (!email.value) {
+        subscribeMessage.value = 'Please enter your email address.';
+        setTimeout(() => {
+            subscribeMessage.value = '';
+        }, 3000);
+        return;
+    }
+
+    try {
+        const response = await fetch('/api/subscribe', {
+            method: 'POST',
+            headers: {
+                'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+                'X-CSRF-TOKEN': document.querySelector('meta[name="csrf-token"]')?.getAttribute('content') || '',
+            },
+            body: JSON.stringify({ email: email.value }),
+        });
+
+        const data = await response.json();
+
+        if (data.success) {
+            subscribeMessage.value = data.message;
+            email.value = ''; // Clear the input
+        } else {
+            subscribeMessage.value = data.message;
+        }
+    } catch (error) {
+        subscribeMessage.value = 'An error occurred. Please try again.';
+    }
+
     setTimeout(() => {
         subscribeMessage.value = '';
-    }, 3000);
+    }, 5000);
 };
 </script>
 
@@ -152,16 +180,18 @@ const subscribe = async () => {
                                     </div>
 
                                     <div v-if="entry.documents.length > 0">
-                                        <button
+                                        <a
                                             v-for="doc in entry.documents"
                                             :key="doc.id"
+                                            :href="`/api/documents/${doc.id}/download`"
+                                            target="_blank"
                                             class="inline-block px-4 py-2 rounded-lg text-white font-semibold mr-2 mb-2 transition-colors"
                                             style="background-color: #6b9080;"
                                             @mouseover="$event.target.style.backgroundColor = '#5a8070'"
                                             @mouseout="$event.target.style.backgroundColor = '#6b9080'"
                                         >
-                                            📄 View PDF
-                                        </button>
+                                            📄 {{ doc.title }}
+                                        </a>
                                     </div>
                                 </div>
                             </div>
diff --git a/routes/web.php b/routes/web.php
index 163a4ff5..cc31d195 100644
--- a/routes/web.php
+++ b/routes/web.php
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 <?php
 
+use App\Http\Controllers\DocumentController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\HomeController;
 use App\Http\Controllers\ProfileController;
+use App\Http\Controllers\SubscriptionController;
 use Illuminate\Foundation\Application;
 use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Route;
 use Inertia\Inertia;
@@ -9,6 +11,13 @@ use Inertia\Inertia;
 // Public home page - Court Docket
 Route::get('/', [HomeController::class, 'index'])->name('home');
 
+// Subscription API routes
+Route::post('/api/subscribe', [SubscriptionController::class, 'subscribe'])->name('api.subscribe');
+Route::get('/api/unsubscribe/{token}', [SubscriptionController::class, 'unsubscribe'])->name('api.unsubscribe');
+
+// Document download route
+Route::get('/api/documents/{id}/download', [DocumentController::class, 'download'])->name('api.documents.download');
+
 Route::get('/dashboard', function () {
     return Inertia::render('Dashboard');
 })->middleware(['auth', 'verified'])->name('dashboard');