07 Nov 2025

What’s New in LexisNexis Practical Guidance: October 2025 Edition

Legal professionals rely on LexisNexis® Practical Guidance to stay current with fast-changing regulations, case law, and industry practices. The October 2025 update delivers significant enhancements across multiple practice areas — from bankruptcy and M&A to privacy, environmental law, and real estate — giving practitioners even more tools to navigate complexity with confidence.

Enhanced Trackers and Expert Analysis

Practical Guidance continues to expand its suite of real-time trackers that keep attorneys informed of key developments. Bankruptcy practitioners now have access to several new tools, including the Recently Added Resources Tracker, Asset Purchase Agreement Tracker, and Legal Developments Tracker, alongside specialized trackers for Mega Chapter 11 filings and Subchapter V decisions.
These trackers allow users to instantly identify recent filings, monitor trends, and analyze deal points in major bankruptcy cases — reducing hours of manual research into moments.

Deeper Content for Bankruptcy Professionals

Bankruptcy content sees a major refresh this month, including new expert discussions on Generative AI’s role in bankruptcy practice and insights from the Third Circuit’s decision upholding the Boy Scouts Chapter 11 plan.
In addition, new charts and checklists — from the Automatic Stay Relief Motion Chart to Post-Petition Assets Checklists — offer step-by-step procedural guidance. Updated templates like the Order Confirming Cramdown Subchapter V Plan and Interim Order Authorizing the Redaction of Personally Identifiable Information help practitioners streamline filings and ensure compliance.

Expanded Business and Corporate Law Tools

For business attorneys, Practical Guidance introduces a comprehensive set of state-specific operating agreements for LLCs across jurisdictions including California, Delaware, Illinois, and Texas. New Corporate Formation Process Maps for Alabama and Colorado walk users through entity formation — from choosing an entity type to drafting bylaws.

In Corporate and M&A, users can explore enhanced short-form acquisition templates embedded with 2025 SRS Acquiom M&A Deal Study, offering real-world insights into private-market terms. Expanded cross-border clauses address foreign exchange controls, sanctions, and post-closing compliance.

Cutting-Edge Privacy and AI Content

Data privacy remains a key focus area. The October release adds Biometric, Children’s, and Employee Privacy Resource Kits, as well as new practice notes on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and Attorney-Client Privilege in Data Breach Response.
In anticipation of AI regulation, Practical Guidance will soon include AI Act Checklists for Colorado, Utah, and Texas, along with a guide to Responsible AI Development Principles — arming legal teams for emerging compliance challenges.

Real Estate, Labor, and Trusts Updates

Real estate practitioners gain new tools for loan sales, title insurance endorsements, and commercial due diligence. Labor and employment professionals can access an Employment Privacy Q&A series spanning federal and state issues, while Trusts & Estates adds new templates for revocable trusts and healthcare directives.

The Takeaway

The October 2025 Practical Guidance update empowers legal professionals with actionable, current, and expertly vetted resources. Whether tracking bankruptcy developments, managing AI-driven compliance, or drafting cross-border deals, the latest enhancements make it easier than ever to deliver efficient, informed counsel. View the full update here.

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FAQs

Q1. Where can I find AI-related checklists and clauses this month?

Check the Data Security & Privacy and Construction practice areas for “Use of AI” clauses and state AI Act resources.

Q2. Which practice area saw the biggest update in October 2025?

Data Security & Privacy, with three new resource kits and multiple AI-related developments.