Today, legal research companies Fastcase and vLex announced they are merging, creating a new entity named vLex Group.

Under the merger, Fastcase will keep its brand in the U.S, while vLex will retain its name in the global markets in which it is active. Both companies’ staff will stay on, while their individual offerings, such as Fastcase’s Docket Alarm, will be unchanged, though legal research data from both companies will combined, with plans for more integrated offerings in the future.