As discussions over the price increases levied by LexisNexis (formerly Butterworths – I suppose we will eventually get used to the new branding and stop pining for our old friend!) on certain of their electronic products continues, it is perhaps fitting that our leading article in this issue is a comparihson of the online services offered by LexisNexis and Westlaw UK. Paul Norman is particularly well-suited to writing it, as he has many years experience of using and teaching both services within the academic environment, from which perspective his article is written. He has comprehensively covered all aspects of the services from coverage, through searching and documentation, to customer support. His article also ties in nicely with the imminent launch of the Online Register of Electronic Resources by the Association.