vLex
vLex is a legal research platform that provides comprehensive legal content and solutions for professionals, government entities, and academic institutions. Founded in 1998 by Lluís and Angel Faus, the company sought to improve access to updated and quality legal information. Initially offering free resources from Spain and Latin America, vLex has grown to house over 80 million pages of content from more than 130 countries, collaborating with over 1,000 publishers, including notable names such as ProQuest and Oxford University Press. The platform employs artificial intelligence to enhance user experience, facilitating the extraction of specific information from legal documents. Serving clients in over 40 countries, vLex offers access to more than 50 million legal documents through various subscription models. Headquartered in Barcelona, vLex also operates offices in several major cities, including Madrid and San Francisco, solidifying its position in the global legal information market.
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Fastcase
Acquisition in 2023
Fastcase is a legal research software company that revolutionizes how lawyers access legal information. By utilizing algorithmic sorting similar to search engines, Fastcase prioritizes relevant results and integrates citation analysis to highlight the most cited cases. The platform allows users to customize their search outcomes through various sorting options, enhancing the relevance of results based on individual needs. Fastcase also introduces innovative data visualization tools that create dynamic, four-dimensional maps of search results, making key cases easily identifiable. This approach represents a significant shift from traditional legal research methods, which relied heavily on taxonomic or editorial systems. Fastcase's intelligent algorithms and search tools enable users to navigate legal resources more efficiently, streamlining workflows and improving overall productivity for legal professionals.
Justis Publishing
Acquisition in 2019
Justis Publishing Ltd. is a legal research company based in Leith, United Kingdom, that was incorporated in 1985. It specializes in providing comprehensive access to extensive collections of common law cases and legislation from various jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. Its primary product, JustisOne, is an online legal research platform that allows users, such as law firms, barristers, government departments, and academic institutions, to effectively navigate legal documents dating back to as early as 1163 for cases and 1235 for legislation. As of March 2019, Justis Publishing operates as a subsidiary of vLex, LLC, further extending its reach and resources within the legal research landscape.
Quolaw
Acquisition in 2014
Quolaw is a provider of a web-based software as a service designed specifically for legal practice management. The platform offers a comprehensive solution that enables lawyers to manage their legal affairs efficiently from any location. With features that allow users to track pending tasks, access files, manage contacts and calendars, and bill clients, Quolaw helps streamline the operational aspects of law firms. Its user-friendly interface is tailored to enhance productivity and organization within the legal profession.
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