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Civil Litigation

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LexisNexis^® offers comprehensive resources on Civil Litigation, covering all aspects of the process — from defending against legal proceedings to drafting pleadings and facta, representing clients in court, and more.

Legal Research

Canadian Case Law

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.

Secondary Materials

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 Civil Litigation collection includes over 80 publications such as:

Sopinka, Lederman & Bryant: The Law of Evidence in Canada (Lederman, Fuerst, Stewart)
The Construction of Statutes (Sullivan)
Canadian Contract Law (Swan, Adamski, Na)
Canadian Tort Law (Linden, Feldthusen, Hall, Knutsen, Young)
and many jurisdictional textbooks on limitations, courtroom procedure and more.

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's^® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Civil Litigation, there are several relevant volumes including Civil Procedure, Equitable Remedies, Interim Preservation of Property Rights and more.

Court Documents: Pleadings, Motions and Facta

Our court documents collections includes pleadings, application records, orders, written submissions, affidavits and more, from provincial and federal courts from all Canadian jurisdictions.

International Content also available:
Canadian lawyers working in cross-border corporate, competition, transportation, and aviation matters will benefit from U.S. and U.K. resources offering expert guidance, regulatory updates, and practical tools to support global legal strategy and compliance.

Practical Guidance

Complete work efficiently with practice notes, checklists, precedents, and drafting tools from 380+ practitioners and 180+ Canadian law firms.

This module helps legal professionals draft with confidence, manage disputes efficiently, and stay compliant with evolving litigation practices.

A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in managing litigation strategy, court procedures, and dispute resolution processes. It offers:

765+ Precedents, including:

Pleadings, Motions, Applications, Trials, Appeals, and Arbitration related content
Discovery Plans and Settlement Agreements
Court materials for Civil and Commercial Litigation

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies:

Guidance on pre-litigation, pleadings, discovery, motions and applications, mediation and settlement, trials, appeals, international arbitration and specialty litigation
Clause-level insights for drafting persuasive pleadings and effective settlement terms

Toolkits, Resource Kits and Trackers to streamline workflows and monitor legal developments, such as:

Trial Toolkit
"Tips from the Bench" Resource Kit
Civil Litigation Resource Kit
Discovery Resource Kit
Motion Practice Resource Kit
Trial Resource Kit
Ontario Provincial and Regional Notices and Practice Directions Tracker

Canadian Legislative PULSE

Stay ahead of legislative changes across all Canadian jurisdictions.

Bill Tracking

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, Canadian Legislative PULSE® delivers the insights you need — fast. With customizable alerts and cross-jurisdictional coverage, this is an essential tool for tracking procedural reforms, managing litigation timelines, and advising clients with precision.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Civil litigation in common law provinces is governed by a mix of federal and provincial statutes and procedural rules. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:

Provincial Rules of Civil Procedure (e.g., Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Alberta Rules of Court)
Limitations Acts (provincial)
Evidence Acts (provincial and federal)
Federal Courts Act (for federal matters)

Legal News

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:

Real-Time Legal News:

Stay on top of breaking developments with coverage of key legal events — often within 24 hours — across all major practice areas.

In-Depth Analysis:

Gain a 360-degree view of the law with expert commentary and deep dives into emerging legal trends, helping you anticipate changes and advise clients with confidence.

Comprehensive Coverage:

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.

Tailored Alerts & Newsletters:

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 Civil Litigation Newsletter for insights on this topic.