The Atlantic Canada offering from LexisNexis offers reliable resources in family law, wills, estate and trust law, and civil litigation. It provides in-depth analysis of legal frameworks specific to the Atlantic provinces, supporting stakeholders in managing complex cases and making informed decisions.
LexisNexis Canada offers an extensive collection of court cases and hard to find decisions:
- Every case reported by Canadian legal publishers since 1970
- Pre-1970 cases that have been cited in decisions after 1970
- Over 140 boards and tribunals decisions from all jurisdictions including the New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board, Nova scotia Utility and Review Board and more.
Access over 600 full-text textbooks and looseleaf publications that covers over 30 areas of law. This collection also includes over 1,000 legal reviews and journals. The Altantic Canada collection covers several areas of practice such as Civil Litigation, Family and Wills, Trusts and Estate law, it includes over 56 publications such as:
- Nova Scotia Civil Procedure Rules
- Nova Scotia Real Property Practice Manual (MacIntosh)
- Annotated Children and Family Services Act (McVey, Levangie)
- Canadian Estate Administration Guide
- Canadian Family Law Guide
- Feeney's Canadian Law of Wills
Halsbury's Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Atlantic Canada there are sevral relevant volumes including Family, Civil Procedure, Damages, Maritime, Infants and Children, Wills and Estates and more.
Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.
Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, annotated precedents, and drafting tools developed by 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.
This content helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage disputes efficiently, and stay compliant with evolving family law, civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and wills, trusts, and estates practices in Atlantic Canada.
The content is included in multiple modules, including Family Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills, Trusts & Estates. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in Atlantic Canada with practical guidance and tools for navigating family law, civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and wills, trusts, and estates matters. It offers:
- Demand Letter (Breach of Contract)
- Business Development Action Plan Template
- Joint Election (Capital Gains Attribution Election)
- Guidance on cross-border and interprovincial estate planning, tax implications of spousal and child support, and international and specialty disputes
- Clause-level insights on client engagement, joint tax elections, international contracts and special-purpose litigation precedents with cross-border implications
- Practice Management Resource Kit: Civil Litigation
- Family Law Litigation Resource Kit
- First Year Lawyer Resource Kit (Family Law)
Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions
With real-time tracking, custom alerts, and a searchable database of bills and regulations, you'll never miss a critical update. Whether you're advising clients or shaping policy, Legislative PULSE delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking regional reforms, court rule changes, and statutory updates that directly impact your clients and your practice.
In Atlantic Canada, legal professionals must navigate distinct provincial statutes and evolving legal frameworks. Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Family Law Acts (e.g., Nova Scotia’s Parenting and Support Act, New Brunswick’s Family Law Act)
- Civil Procedure Rules (provincial)
- Wills, Estates and Succession Acts (e.g., Newfoundland and Labrador’s Wills Act, PEI’s Probate Act)
Law360™ Canada, a premier offering from LexisNexis, delivers award-winning journalism and real-time legal insights tailored specifically for Canadian legal professionals. It offers various insights:
From regulatory updates to litigation trends and legislative changes, Law360 Canada covers the full spectrum of legal news, empowering you to make informed decisions quickly.
Receive daily updates and real-time alerts customized to your practice areas, jurisdictions, and clients—so you never miss what matters most. You can also subscribe to our Access to Justice, Wills, Trust & Estate, Family or Insurance Newsletters for insights on these topics.
