KeyNews Updates

PROTÉGÉ WORKFLOWS || COMING SOON

In 2026, we will be launching Protégé workflows – trusted legal workflows backed by LexisNexis citable authority, delivered through an easy-to-use interface in a private and secure legal AI workspace. Built on an AI infrastructure anchored in trust, Protégé workflows are uniquely designed for rigorous legal standards and help legal teams consistently deliver high-quality work at scale. Workflows will expand the capabilities of Protégé, allowing you to get more done within an enhanced, intuitive interface.

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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION || NEW MODULE

Practical Guidance Technology & Innovation is a how-to resource that provides issue and workflow-based guidance on the rapidly evolving legal considerations arising from existing, emerging, and disruptive technologies. Covering core areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain & digital Currency, internet of things, cloud services, emerging technologies, and online business, it equips practitioners with precedents, checklists, and expert guidance to navigate complex regulatory, transactional, and compliance challenges.

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NEXIS AND NEWSDESK || UPDATES

Nexis Newsdesk is our flagship media intelligence solution, designed to help you search, analyse, monitor, and share market intelligence—all in one place. Track emerging issues and trends, benchmark your brand against competitors, measure campaign impact, identify key influencers, and confidently share copyright‑compliant news. Cut through the noise to focus on what matters most and gain the insights you need to help shape your organisation’s direction.

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LEXIS CREATE+ || OUR BREAKTHROUGH LEGAL DRAFTING SOLUTION THAT BRINGS YOU A SMARTER WORKFLOW INSIDE MICROSOFT WORD 365

The ongoing challenge of context switching during your fast-paced workday can lead to human error, increased delays, and impact client trust and satisfaction. 

Lexis Create+ gives you an AI-assisted preparation, drafting, and document review process, all within your Word document, so you can work distraction-free.

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LEXIS ARGUMENT ANALYSER|| LOCAL HOSTING

Available on Lexis+, Argument Analyser is an AI-powered tool that reviews users’ passages and legal documents to deliver case law insights and tailored recommendations. It can be used to strengthen your own drafting or critically assess an opponent’s.

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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE CONSTRUCTION || NEW SUBTOPIC: PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

A comprehensive set of guidance notes, which collectively explain what a Public Private Partnership is, the PPP structure, highlight its value drivers and risks, and detail the roles and contractual arrangements of participants. This curated content is designed to equip professionals with the critical insights needed to assess and implement the PPP model effectively.

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LEXIS+ AI || DRAFT A DEMO

The Draft feature in Lexis+ AI has been enhanced to include the creation of legal memorandums. Now, you can request the AI Assistant to draft a memo for a colleague, summarising your research, alternatively, for a client, explaining pertinent legal concepts and outlining subsequent steps. This new functionality further enhances the AI Assistant's ability to save you time and effort by quickly producing an initial draft that you can refine and expand upon.

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LEXIS CREATE+ || COMING SOON

Lexis Create+ is a powerful personalised legal drafting tool that allows you to build brilliant legal documents quickly and confidently, right where you’re working most often – Microsoft Word.

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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE CONSTRUCTION || NEW MODULE

A ‘how-to’ resource for construction lawyers that provides step-by-step best practice guidance.  Suitable for practitioners advising clients on both ‘front end’ and ‘back end’ matters, this module covers issues relevant to both residential and commercial construction law.

From dealing with variations and time to advising on construction disputes and guiding your clients through the security of payment regime, the module provides practical guidance at every step.

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JOIN OUR RESEARCH PANEL || WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Join our exclusive Research Panel and help shape the future of legal products! We are inviting dedicated legal, government, and regulatory professionals to participate in our research panel. By sharing your valuable insights and opting in for future research, you’ll directly influence the development of innovative solutions tailored to your needs.

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LEXIS+ AI || LOCAL HOSTING

This development allows legal professionals to leverage AI capabilities while keeping sensitive data within Australian borders, using AWS and Microsoft Azure. The move underscores our commitment to data protection and compliance with Australian privacy laws, empowering legal professionals with secure, innovative solutions. Lexis+ AI offers advanced features like conversational search and intelligent legal drafting, supported by robust encryption to maintain data security.

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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE EMPLOYMENT || UPDATED UNDERPAYMENTS

Updated subtopic to reflect the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), and the introduction of criminal penalties for the intentional underpayment of wages and certain entitlements. The guidance notes in this subtopic have been updated with information about the elements of the offence of ‘wage theft’, available defences, and the relationship between the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Australian Federal Police in pursuing such matters.

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CAPITAL MONITOR || UNLOCK UNIQUE INSIGHT WITH LEXIS+ PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH

Located in the Lexis+ Experience Dock, Parliamentary Research offers an entry point to the full Capital Monitor experience via hyperlinked feeds for those with access, and a browse and search experience within Lexis+ to those without. Parliamentary Research provides access to tailored news and information across the Australian public, corporate, and political spheres and was activated on Monday 24 February 2025. It is available to all active Lexis+ subscribers in Australia.

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PRIMARY LAW || ENHANCEMENTS IN LEXIS+

CaseBase, the trusted case citator, has undergone a remarkable transformation in Lexis+. We’re excited to introduce a suite of new features to CaseBase, designed to take your legal research to the next level. These enhancements will help you uncover insights more efficiently, make better-informed decisions, and streamline your workflow.

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PRACTICAL GUIDANCE || CYBERSECURITY, DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY

New topic dedicated to one of the fastest growing and most important technology sectors, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Covering concepts for legal professionals, AI regulation, AI in the Australian market and other evolving concepts, this topic provides a foundational basis to understand the application of AI.

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CASELEX || MERGER CONTROL INTELLIGENCE THAT HELPS GET THE DEAL THROUGH

Caselex is a new LexisNexis legal solution for Australian customers that can help competition lawyers advise more quickly and confidently. It is a comprehensive database providing access to global merger control decisions, with summaries of market definitions and case remedies translated into English across 62 jurisdictions and is now available via the product switcher, making it easier than ever before to access Caselex, LexisNexis’ latest competition law offering.

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LEXIS+ AI || SAY HELLO TO YOUR FUTURE

Lexis+ AI™ is now commercially available. Putting conversational search, drafting, summarising, document analysis and linked legal citations at the fingertips of every lawyer.

Whether you’re in practice, government or an in-house department, Lexis+ AI will amplify your efficiency.

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MLEX || SORT THE RELEVANT NEWS FROM THE NOISE IN REAL TIME WITH MINIMAL EFFORT

Fast access to reliable news and forward-looking analysis on global regulatory risk has never been so vital. An independent news organisation with a global reach, MLex is focused on identifying regulatory risk as and wherever it emerges, empowering you to navigate threats and opportunities for your business or clients in a world where regulation is increasingly complex and interconnected.

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LEXIS+ || EXPERIENCE A NEW ERA OF AI-POWERED LEGAL KNOWLEDGE

Experience a new era of AI-powered legal knowledge. Legal Information, data driven insights and practical guidance work seamlessly together to deliver the knowledge you need when you need it.

The fully integrated Lexis+ experience enhances efficiency to drive results through minimised context switching, allowing you to stay focused on solving your clients’ challenges and add more value to them in less time.

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ARGUMENT ANALYSER || EVALUATE CITATIONS IN YOUR DOCUMENT IN CONTEXT

Argument Analyser collates rich citation analysis from different sources so that you can evaluate the citations in your document with speed and confidence. CaseBase treatment signals, a graphical breakdown of subsequent treatment and a list of referring cases will help you to assess whether a cited case is good law.

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FIRST NATIONS LAW BULLETIN || NOW AVAILABLE

First Nations Law Bulletin has a strong focus on ESG and corporate social responsibility, and complements our existing offerings in this area, such as our Native Title and commercial law subscription works and Australian Bar Review. Some of the topics covered in First Nations Law Bulletin include Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property, employment law and discrimination, environmental law and cultural heritage protection, Indigenous data sovereignty, inclusion and diversity in the legal profession, and class actions.

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