This document is a user guide for LexisNexis® Academic Universe, explaining how to retrieve news, business, legal, medical, and reference information.
About this manual
This manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for using LexisNexis Academic Universe, covering basic navigation, quick news searches, case retrieval, and access to company and source information. It includes tips for effective searching, such as avoiding special commands and wildcards in Quick News Search.
Additional sections describe how to use the Get a Case feature for legal research, view company information, and explore the various content collections (e.g., Academic, Environmental, Congressional). The document also lists help resources, site map navigation, and recent updates to the service.
What's inside
- Quick News Search
- Get a Case
- Company Information
- Sources
- What’s New
- Help
- SiteMap
- Quick News Research Tips
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find case citations?
Select the "Get a Case" option under Legal Research to retrieve case citations and related information.
Where is company information located?
Company details are provided in the "Company Information" section of the manual.