LexisNexis Web Services API: Available Content
Information about accessing and using the LexisNexis Web Services API (WSAPI)
Available Content
Stanford Authorized Users have access to ONLY News and Legal News content via the LexisNexis Web Services API.
Please note that the API does not provide comprehensive access to all Nexis Uni content, which is described in the chart below. We strongly encourage you to review Getting Started with the API to determine if the content you need is accessible via the API while waiting for access to be granted.
Content Type | Description | API Access |
News | Current events, stories, and developments reported by journalists, news outlets, and other media organizations. | ✅ YES |
Legal News | News related to the legal industry, such as new laws, court decisions, and legal developments. | ✅ YES |
Cases | Published opinions and decisions of courts, including state and federal courts, and administrative agencies, on various legal issues. | ❌ NO |
Dockets | A list of cases pending in a court, including information about the parties involved and the procedural history of the case. | ❌ NO |
Laws and Regulations | Comprehensive legal codes, statutes, and regulations that govern various aspects of society, such as labor laws or environmental regulations. | ❌ NO |
Intellectual Property | Information and resources related to patents, trademarks, and copyrights, including registration, infringement, and enforcement. | ❌ NO |
Statutes and Legislation | Written laws enacted by legislative bodies, such as the US Congress or state legislatures, that govern a particular area or subject matter. | ❌ NO |
Administrative Materials | Rules, orders, and decisions issued by administrative agencies that have the force of law and govern specific industries or areas of law. | ❌ NO |
Briefs, Pleadings and Motions | Documents filed in court by parties in a legal case, including written arguments, motions, and petitions. | ❌ NO |
Administrative Codes and Regulations | Collection of rules, regulations, and standards that govern the operations of administrative agencies and departments. | ❌ NO |
Jury Verdicts and Settlements | Verdicts and settlements reached by juries or parties in civil cases, typically involving personal injury or product liability claims. | ❌ NO |
Jury Instructions | Guidelines and instructions given to jurors by judges before they begin deliberations on a case. | ❌ NO |
Expert Witness Materials | Reports, testimony, and other materials provided by expert witnesses, such as medical professionals or economists, in legal proceedings. | ❌ NO |
Company and Financial | Information and data related to companies and their financial performance, including earnings, stock prices, and corporate filings. | ❌ NO |
Scientific | Scientific research and data relevant to legal issues, such as forensic evidence or toxicology reports. | ❌ NO |
Directories | Lists of legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law firms, with contact information and other details. | ❌ NO |
Secondary Materials | Published materials, such as legal treatises, law review articles, and practice guides, that provide commentary and analysis of the law. | ❌ NO |
Sample Forms | Templates and samples of legal forms and documents used in various legal proceedings. | ❌ NO |
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