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 Privacy Law collection includes over 27 publications such as: 
- The Law of Privacy (Power)
- Canadian Health Information: A Practical Legal and Risk Management Guide (Inions, Tran, Rozovsky)
- Artificial Intelligence and the Law in Canada (Martin-Bariteau, Scassa)
- Privacy in the Workplace (Gratton, Wasser)
- Digital Privacy: Criminal, Civil and Regulatory Litigation (Chan, Hasan)

Canadian Legal Encyclopedia

Halsbury's® Laws of Canada is the only up-to-date with a national coverage legal encyclopedia in the market. For Privacy Law there are several relevant volumes including Access to Information and Privacy, Communications, Personal Property and Secured Transactions 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.

Practical Guidance

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

This content helps lawyers and legal organizations operate with integrity, manage liability, and maintain compliance with evolving standards of professional responsibility.

This content is contained in our In-House Counsel module. A specialized legal resource designed to support lawyers in navigating professional obligations, ethical risks, and practice management responsibilities across all areas of legal practice. It offers:

115+ Precedents, including:

- Retainer Agreements    
- Contingency Fee Agreements
- Client Satisfaction Survey/Questionnaire
- Timekeeping Monitoring Form
- Business Continuity Plan
- Diversity and Inclusivity Policy

Negotiation Tools with annotated clauses and strategies including Market Standards for Mergers & Acquisitions:

- Practical guidance on ethics-related provisions in retainer agreements, partnership structures, and client communications
- Clause-level insights addressing confidentiality, conflicts, privilege, billing transparency, and regulatory compliance
- Drafting tips for managing risk in firm policies, client engagement letters, and third-party service arrangements

Toolkits & Resource Kits to streamline workflows, such as:

- Practice Management Resource Kit: Civil Litigation
- Confidentiality Risk Management Guide
- Information Security Risk Management Guide
- Privacy Resource Kit
- In-House Company Policies Resource Kit

Canadian Legislative PULSE®

Stay ahead of legislative and regulatory 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 ethical obligations, compliance requirements, and regulatory reforms that impact law firm operations, governance, and the delivery of legal services.

Tracking Statutes Affected

Legal professionals advising on professional responsibility and practice management must monitor evolving standards that govern the legal profession. Canadian Legislative PULSE helps you track critical statutes in real time, ensuring you stay informed and responsive. Key legislation to monitor include:
- Legal Profession Acts (provincial)
- Law Society Rules and Codes of Professional Conduct
- Court Rules and Practice Directions

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 Access to Justice or In-House Counsel Newsletters for insights on these topics.