Westlaw Business.

Westlaw Business, an online service established in 2007 by Thomson West (Eagan, MN) to offer research and legal guidance on mergers and acquisitions, offerings, securities and related business law topics, has added The Private Equity Center (PEC) to its services. The PEC is Westlaw Business' fourth specialized work center, joining LIVEDGAR, Securities and M&A, and includes coverage of buy-out and capital markets, laws and regulations, and guidance materials. It also includes '33 Act and '34 Act information as well as Blue Sky coverage. Also, Westlaw said that the M&A Center has been enhanced with the addition of all relevant M&A-related laws and regulations, including the Williams Act and Hart-Scott-Rodino.

Also, Thomson West (Eagan, MN) has expanded coverage of its Jury Verdict newsletter series with the publication of "Jury Verdicts Illinois Reports." The newsletter compiles court decisions from Illinois courts, including jury verdicts, settlements, and arbitration awards. Summaries include information on the type of case, the type of liability, a list of involved attorneys and experts, case analysis and award breakdowns. Types of cases covered include medical malpractice, auto accidents, breach of contract, employment, insurance, fraud, and wrongful death. Published monthly, an annual subscription costs $425.