Your free legal research member benefit just got better
Fastcase, the legal research platform available to you as a free member benefit, has been upgraded to vLex Fastcase, a new intelligence legal research platform. vLex Fastcase includes everything you have access to now, plus unique features to enhance your productivity and provide you with greater insights into legal matters.
What’s new?
New tools and features
We’ve selected a handful of the new tools and features you will have access to through your vLex Fastcase member benefit. Log in to the vLex Fastcase platform to experience all the new benefits now available to you.
New interface
The updated, user-friendly interface of vLex Fastcase allows you to browse by content type across jurisdictions, enabling quicker access to relevant legal content. Improved navigation at the document level includes a table of contents linked directly to specific sections of cases, statutes, regulations, books, and journal articles.
Cert negative citator
This cutting-edge tool helps legal researchers swiftly identify cases treated unfavorably in subsequent decisions, offering a comprehensive perspective on a case's precedential value.
New discovery tools
Custom news feeds tailored to specific practice areas or jurisdictions, along with Featured Libraries, highlight relevant secondary content right on your homepage. vLex Fastcase allows you to discover new content and information you might not have thought to search.
Word and Chrome Integrations
Seamlessly integrate vLex Fastcase with Microsoft Word and Google Chrome so that it aligns with your drafting and initial research workflows. These integrations provide easy access to vLex Fastcase features directly within your daily tasks.
AI case analysis
Use this feature to access automatically generated header notes, view the legal issue of a case, and gain insights into the matters at hand quickly.
Coverage and content
What can you search for on vLex Fastcase?
You will be able to access everything you had on Fastcase 7, plus much more.
Featured libraries
vLex Fastcase offers a unique repository for publications, not typically available on other platforms. This exclusive access provides members with a significant advantage in research and case preparation.
Comprehensive US coverage
vLex Fastcase brings the whole national law library to your desktop, with online access to a legal research database of cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, and bar publications, and more, right at your fingertips.
International content
vLex Fastcase allows you to search for materials beyond your subscription and outside the US, including legal information from over 100 countries. You can opt to upgrade to access this additional content if needed.
Getting started
How to access vLex Fastcase
Sign into Fastcase as you normally would through your member benefit website. You will then be given the option to access the upgraded platform, vLex Fastcase, or continue to the existing Fastcase 7 service.
Your subscription and access
All current subscriptions will automatically transition from Fastcase 7 to vLex Fastcase. You will be able to transfer any notes, folders, and favorites to the new platform. Access details and more information about the transition will be shared by your member benefit provider , including support and training to help you maximize the benefits of this enhanced research platform. However, if you need any support you can also contact us.
Access
Sign into vLex Fastcase today
Visit our list of member benefit partners to link directly to your membership area and log in to vLex Fastcase. Only members that have opted-in to vLex Fastcase will be able to access the new service.
Questions?
FAQs
What is vLex Fastcase?
vLex Fastcase is the new and improved version of Fastcase 7, exclusively available through your member benefit provider.
Do I need to take any action at this time?
Not at this time. We have been working closely with your member benefit provider to provide you with access to vLex Fastcase. All you need to do is log in to your member benefit account as normal and you can opt to access the new service. Your member benefit provider may contact you with more information if needed.
Will I be able to access the same content as before?
Yes. Your subscription will be transferred from Fastcase 7 to vLex Fastcase.
Can I continue to use Fastcase 7?
Yes, but only for a short time. Both Fastcase 7 and vLex Fastcase will be available to you while we migrate all members. However, Fastcase 7 will be closing in the near future, so we would encourage you to start using vLex Fastcase as soon as possible.
Do you have online support for vLex Fastcase?
Yes, vLex Fastcase, designed for member benefit providers , shares many of the same features as vLex, the legal research platform, available for purchase outside of your member benefit . The supporting guides, videos and online support for vLex will be available to vLex Fastcase users.