April 09, 2026

What Is the Fair Housing Act? Overview and Lawsuit Insights

April 11th marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Federal Fair Housing Act (FHA). Since its enactment and through its amendments, the FHA has expressly prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status in residential real-estate transactions, such as sales, rentals, and lending. More than fifty years after...

March 13, 2026

Making Sense of Trends in Modern Workplace Disputes

In a recent webcast on the Lex Machina 2026 Employment Litigation Report, product experts and leading practitioners convened to discuss what the data shows in recent federal labor and employment disputes, and how employers can translate those shifts into strategy. Request your copy of the report now on  the Lex Machina Litigation Reports page . You can also view a recording of the webcast here immediately following...

March 13, 2026

Lex Machina API Analytics for Litigation Strategy

With the Lex Machina® API, litigation analytics can show up inside the systems legal teams already run every day. The API delivers structured, machine-readable data from Lex Machina, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, so dashboards, internal applications, client portals, and workflow tools can pull the same trusted insights used in the Lex Machina platform. Related Post: Introducing LexisNexis Protégé™...

March 10, 2026

Labor and Employment Federal Litigation Trends 2026

Available now, the Lex Machina® 2026 Employment Litigation Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of federal labor and employment litigation trends from 2016 through 2025. Drawing on more than a decade of data, the report equips law firms and corporate legal teams with actionable insights to better assess risk, refine strategy, and anticipate outcomes in today’s evolving workplace disputes. Request your...

February 13, 2026

Federal Appellate Litigation Analytics Powered by Big Data

Lex Machina ®, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, delivers comprehensive data and exclusive insights for hundreds of thousands of civil appeals to the federal circuit courts. For each appeal, Lex Machina shows companies and law firms which party prevailed, how long the appeal took, and key experience metrics for the judges, lawyers, and law firms involved. As of January 2026, this includes detailed...

February 03, 2026

Leading Practitioners Break Down Record Surge in Trade Secret Litigation

Federal trade secret litigation is evolving fast. Claimants filed more than 1,500 such lawsuits in 2025, marking a new single-year record. During a recent Lex Machina webcast, a panel of leading practitioners unpacked what has driven the recent acceleration in filings, how claims are being litigated, and what companies and counsel should expect in the years ahead. The discussion brought together data-driven insights...

February 03, 2026

Dissecting Non-Compete Litigation with Analytics

In late 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced that it would no longer seek enforcement of a controversial April 2024 rule that would have banned most non-compete contractual provisions in the United States. Employer groups successfully sued to block the rule from taking effect in, and the FTC has abandoned its appeals. Private enforcement of non-compete breaches has accordingly marched on, with over 600 newly...

January 27, 2026

Tracking Trends in Trade Secret Litigation

Trade secret misappropriation filings reached new highs in federal district courts in 2025, underscoring a sustained increase in enforcement activity. Claimants filed more than 1,500 such lawsuits in 2025, with recent cases shaped by shifting business practices, increased employee mobility, and the lasting impact of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. The newly released Lex Machina 2026 Trade Secret Litigation Report takes...

January 23, 2026

New Case Tags Expand Securities Litigation Insights

Federal securities litigation continues to be one of the most complex and consequential areas of U.S. law. From class actions alleging misleading disclosures to enforcement matters involving regulatory scrutiny, practitioners need reliable data to understand risk, benchmark outcomes, and uncover meaningful business development opportunities. With powerful data from Lex Machina® , the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics®...

January 16, 2026

The Analytics of Recent Chapter 11 Filings

Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings are evolving again, shaped by shifting economic conditions and emerging legal strategies. In a recent webinar, Lex Machina specialists explored what those changes mean in practice for companies and their counsel restructuring corporate debt in the 2020s. Missed the webinar? Watch the recording here . From Stability to Volatility For several years before the pandemic, Chapter 11 filings...

January 07, 2026

San Diego Superior Court Sees Major Surge in Collection Lawsuits

New insights from Lex Machina®, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, reveal a significant shift in San Diego Superior Court’s civil litigation landscape. While overall civil filings have risen since 2022, the increase is almost entirely attributable to a sharp uptick in limited-jurisdiction collections lawsuits, in which creditors or debt-purchasers pursue recovery of alleged debt under $35,000...

December 10, 2025

What’s Behind the Surge of Lawsuits in Los Angeles and Orange Counties

Trial courts in and around Los Angeles have heavier civil caseloads than ever, driven in large part by consumer collections, “Lemon Law” claims, and labor disputes. Litigators have had their hands full in and around Los Angeles. According to data from Lex Machina, the LexisNexis Legal Analytics platform, 2024 saw a significant jump in civil filings across both state and federal courts in the region. The...

December 04, 2025

A Data-Driven Approach to Recruitment for Litigators

Legal professionals and recruiters navigating today’s lateral hiring market face an increasingly complex and competitive landscape. Hiring teams need to identify candidates whose experience aligns with their strategic goals. Recruiters must present their candidates’ credentials in a compelling way that matches potential employers’ needs. Likewise, lawyers exploring new opportunities need a clear and...

November 25, 2025

Get the Big (Analytics) Picture: Lex Machina^® Multiplies Coverage with Docket-Level Data

Lex Machina , the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, has integrated data from the broader Lexis® ecosystem, including CourtLink ®, to surface results from all U.S. state courts with docket activity. The expansion adds docket-level data for 1,200 new state trial courts alongside our existing enhanced analytics , allowing professionals to identify litigation patterns for attorneys, law firms, and judges...

November 20, 2025

Why Context and Lex Machina^® Are More Powerful Together

After a full day in court, an attorney returns to the office to prepare a motion that could make or break her client’s case. She knows the arguments must be precise, the evidence compelling, and the reasoning aligned with how similar motions have been decided in the past. Rather than relying solely on instinct, she turns to Context to analyze the legal language that shapes success. Context examines the precise...

November 18, 2025

Anticipate, Uncover, Deliver: Three Ways Litigation Analytics Bolster Real Workflows

Lex Machina® , the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, makes it easier than ever to become a data-empowered legal professional. For every commercially relevant case across federal courts and more than 100 state trial courts, Lex Machina delivers comprehensive outcome analytics that reveal who won, how much was awarded, by what procedural means, under what findings, how long it took, and more. The platform...

October 30, 2025

Win New Business with CourtLink^® and Lex Machina^®

In This Article: Introduction: Be the Trusted Partner Clients Need The Power of Rapid Insight CourtLink®: Be the First to Know Lex Machina®: Turn Data into Strategy The Synergy: Speed and Strategy Combined FAQs Be first. Be informed. Be the trusted partner clients need. Picture a general counsel whose company has just been served with a lawsuit. The countdown begins. The...

October 21, 2025

When the Pendulum Swings: Insights from the 2025 Insurance Litigation Report

Experts in American insurance law recently gathered to discuss key findings from the Lex Machina® 2025 Insurance Litigation Report . Ron Porter, Esq. of Lex Machina met with Daniel Cotter, Esq., member of Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, and Karen Yotis, Esq. , Content Manager & Editor for insurance law from LexisNexis® Practical Guidance. Together, they discussed how data is revealing a new landscape...

October 14, 2025

Advanced Analytical Insights into a Changing World of Insurance Coverage Disputes

In This Article Trends in Coverage Litigation Business Liability Coverage Disputes Business Interruption Claims Homeowners Policy Coverage Disputes How Legal Analytics Transforms Litigation Strategy FAQs Conclusion & Next Steps Available now, the Lex Machina® 2025 Insurance Litigation Report provides law offices with powerful data and exclusive insights into the modern landscape of coverage...

October 07, 2025

Surfing the Data Wave: Endless Summer Insights into California Litigation Analytics

Summary Why California Litigation Analytics Matter Exclusive Insights for California Lawyers The Legal Analytics Platform Rapid Value Realization for Firms Frequently Asked Questions Get Started with California Litigation Analytics Lex Machina ®, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, now includes comprehensive litigation analytics for more than three million civil cases in California’s...

September 17, 2025

Rise in Torts Lawsuits: Key Insights from 2025 Litigation Report

Experienced attorneys recently met to discuss the practical implications of the Lex Machina 2025 Torts Litigation Report for legal and insurance professionals. Request your copy of the Lex Machina 2025 Torts Litigation Report here . Ron Porter, Esq. and Chuan Qin, Esq. of Lex Machina sat with Jas Jordan, Esq. , founding partner of The Law Office of Jas Jordan in Houston, Texas, for a deep exploration into the shifting...

September 08, 2025

Lex Machina^® 2025 Torts Litigation Report Examines Rise in Lawsuits

The Lex Machina® 2025 Torts Litigation Report explores the latest trends in torts cases in federal district and circuit courts, giving legal and insurance professionals powerful insights for risk assessment and dispute resolution in the 2020s. The report spotlights trends in non-product-liability tort claims for negligence, strict liability, assault, battery, defamation, false imprisonment, false-light invasion...

August 28, 2025

State Court Litigation Analytics: Enhanced Insights from Lex Machina

Interview with Chuan Qin , Lex Machina Lead Product Manager for State Courts Table of Contents What makes enhanced state court analytics in Lex Machina unique? How Lex Machina identifies state court cases that went to trial Why Lex Machina goes beyond court dockets into case filings How Lex Machina captures damages awarded in state court trials Why the ability to verify analytics through...

July 29, 2025

Lex Machina 2025 Damage Awards Report Explores Mixed Evidence for “Social Inflation”

By Carla Rydholm | Lex Machina General Manager and Head of Product The Lex Machina® 2025 Damage Awards Report provides a comprehensive overview of damage-award trends in United States federal district and circuit courts. Recent economic conditions have left companies and law firms wondering – what are lawsuits now worth? If you ask an insurance carrier or a civil defense attorney, they may tell you that...

July 17, 2025

Lex Machina 2025 Legal Analytics Survey: From Important to Essential

By Carla Rydholm | Lex Machina General Manager and Head of Product The ability to leverage data-driven insights has become common practice for litigators to craft winning case strategies. A new survey from Lex Machina ®, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, provides compelling evidence that incorporating data-driven litigation strategies and business development evolved from important to essential...