# Bloomberg Law MCP MCP

> Bloomberg Law MCP connects your AI client directly to 200 million+ federal and state court records. You can search complex dockets, review full case filings, track litigation developments across multiple jurisdictions, and access expert witness profiles—all from one place.

## Overview
- **Category:** industry-titans
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** legal-research, court-dockets, case-law, litigation-tracking, legal-news, compliance-monitoring

## Description

This connector gives your agent eyes into the deepest parts of legal research. Instead of spending days pulling data from scattered sources, you connect to a single repository of federal and state court records, comprehensive case law databases, and current legal news. You can search dockets by anything—a party name, a specific docket number, or just keywords. If you need to track how a company is litigating against its competitors, your agent finds the filings and updates across multiple courts. Need to find out what precedents apply? Search the case law database for holdings and outcomes. The entire catalog of Vinkius hosts this MCP, giving you access to thousands of other tools alongside massive legal data. It turns your AI client into a genuine research assistant, helping you track cases, analyze filings, and keep up with major legal shifts without ever leaving your workflow.

## Tools

### get_case_details
Retrieves specific background information about a single legal case.

### get_docket_alerts
Manages and retrieves configured notifications to monitor cases for changes.

### get_docket_details
Gets comprehensive information about a specific court docket number.

### get_docket_entries
Lists every filing, motion, and order associated with a specific court docket ID, including dates and descriptions.

### get_filing_document
Accesses the full text of any individual document linked from a court docket entry.

### get_legal_news_by_topic
Fetches legal news articles filtered by a specific subject matter or topic.

### search_companies
Searches business intelligence and legal exposure data for company profiles.

### search_court_dockets
Searches federal and state court dockets across 200M+ records using keywords, dates, or courts.

### search_expert_witnesses
Finds professional expert witnesses based on their specialty, prior testimony, or jurisdiction.

### search_federal_dockets
Narrows the search to federal court dockets only.

### search_legal_cases
Searches and returns summaries of legal cases, focusing on precedents, holdings, and outcomes.

### search_legal_news
Filters the Bloomberg Law news articles by topic and date range.

### search_state_dockets
Searches court dockets specific to state jurisdictions (note: coverage varies).

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for dockets involving Apple Inc in federal courts.
```

**Response:** 
```
Found 23 federal dockets involving Apple Inc. Recent cases include: 1) Apple Inc v. Epic Games (NDCA, 1:20-cv-05583) — ongoing antitrust litigation, 2) Apple Inc v. Corellium (SDFL, 9:19-cv-81124) — copyright dispute, 3) In re: Apple iPhone Antitrust Litigation (NDCA, consolidated) — class action. Would you like to see docket entries for any of these cases?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the latest legal news on data privacy regulation.
```

**Response:** 
```
Found 8 recent articles on data privacy regulation: 1) "Supreme Court to Hear Major Privacy Case on Third-Party Doctrine" (April 7, 2026), 2) "EU-US Data Privacy Framework Faces New Legal Challenge" (April 6, 2026), 3) "California Expands Consumer Privacy Rights Under CPRA" (April 5, 2026), 4) "FTC Announces New Privacy Enforcement Priorities" (April 4, 2026).
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Get the docket entries for case 1:24-cv-12345 in SDNY.
```

**Response:** 
```
Found 47 docket entries for 1:24-cv-12345 (SDNY). Recent entries: 1) Entry 47 — Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff (April 5, 2026), 2) Entry 46 — Defendant's Response to Discovery Requests (April 3, 2026), 3) Entry 45 — Court Order Setting Discovery Deadline (March 28, 2026), 4) Entry 44 — Joint Case Management Plan filed (March 15, 2026). Would you like to view the full text of any filing?
```

## Capabilities

### Search Massive Court Databases
Find specific case records or search for general dockets across federal and state courts using keyword filters.

### Deep Dive into Case History
Retrieve every filing, motion, and order associated with a specific docket ID, including timestamps and full document text.

### Monitor Litigation Progress
Set up alerts to automatically track changes or new filings for specific parties or case numbers over time.

### Research Precedent and Company Data
Search the comprehensive database of legal precedents, holdings, and company business intelligence profiles.

### Stay Current on Legal News
Get filtered updates on legal news articles by specific topics or date ranges from industry leaders.

## Use Cases

### A competitor changed its name but the litigation continues.
The counsel asks their agent to track all dockets for 'XYZ Corp' across federal and state courts. The system uses search_court_dockets, finds the historical records under multiple names, and lists the current case status using get_case_details.

### Need a quick summary of data privacy law changes.
The researcher asks for the latest legal news on 'data privacy.' The system uses search_legal_news to filter results by topic and date, providing immediate summaries of recent articles that guide reporting.

### Reviewing a massive class action lawsuit.
The paralegal needs all the filings for case 1:24-cv-12345. They use get_docket_entries, then select an entry and run get_filing_document to retrieve the full text of the original complaint.

### Building a legal argument around a specific ruling.
The attorney needs to prove a point using established law. They use search_legal_cases, which returns summaries and holdings from relevant precedents, allowing them to structure their brief accurately.

## Benefits

- Instead of manually searching court websites for filing dates, you use get_docket_entries to pull a complete list of every motion and order attached to a case ID. This saves hours in deep-dive research.
- When tracking corporate risk, search_companies gives you immediate business intelligence on a firm's legal exposure, allowing you to flag potential problems before they become crises.
- Need to know what the law says about a specific topic? Use search_legal_cases. It returns summaries and holdings from major precedents, letting you build your argument on solid ground.
- Monitoring an opponent is easier with get_docket_alerts. You configure it once for key parties or keywords; your agent notifies you instantly when anything changes.
- When doing a quick check of jurisdictional filings, search_court_dockets handles both federal and state searches in one query, eliminating the need to switch between separate databases.
- If you're looking for subject-matter experts, search_expert_witnesses finds professionals by specialty and prior testimony, which is key when building a case.

## How It Works

The bottom line is: you get immediate access to 200M+ records through simple conversation, without dealing with complex APIs or manual logins.

1. First, subscribe to this MCP and enter your Bloomberg Law Enterprise API key (requires a separate subscription).
2. Next, connect the credential to your AI client like Claude or Cursor via Vinkius.
3. Finally, tell your agent what you need—for example, 'Show me all dockets for XYZ Corp in federal court.'—and it pulls the data instantly.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What courts and jurisdictions are covered by the Bloomberg Law Dockets API?**
The Bloomberg Law Dockets API covers 200M+ federal and state court dockets. Federal coverage includes all U.S. District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy Courts, and the Supreme Court. State court coverage varies by jurisdiction but includes major state courts across the U.S. Coverage details are available in your Bloomberg Law subscription dashboard.

**How do I get a Bloomberg Law API key?**
Contact your Bloomberg Law account administrator or Bloomberg Law sales team to request access to the Enterprise Dockets API. API access requires an active Bloomberg Law subscription with Enterprise Dockets add-on. Once provisioned, you'll receive an API key and documentation for integration.

**What types of legal research can I do with this API?**
You can search court dockets by party name, case name, or keywords; retrieve complete docket histories with all filings and orders; search case law for precedents and holdings; browse Bloomberg Law legal news; find expert witnesses; and research company profiles. The API is designed for comprehensive legal research across federal and state courts.

**What's the difference between docket search and case search?**
**Docket search** returns active court dockets with docket numbers, parties, courts, and filing histories—ideal for tracking ongoing litigation. **Case search** returns decided cases with case law, holdings, citations, and outcomes—ideal for legal research and finding precedents. Use dockets to track live cases, use cases to find legal precedents.

**How does the `get_docket_alerts` tool help with case monitoring?**
The tool sets up continuous alerts for specific cases, parties, or keywords. It doesn't track changes in real time; instead, it provides a mechanism to monitor and receive notifications about key developments within your target dockets.

**What information do I need for the `get_filing_document` tool?**
You must use the document ID generated from previous docket entries searches. This ensures you pull the specific filing text or PDF associated with a court record, providing the full content of an official submission.

**Can I refine my search parameters when using `search_court_dockets`?**
Yes, you can filter results by multiple criteria. You specify the court, a date range, and keywords, which narrows down the 200M+ records to match your exact research needs.

**What kind of data does `get_legal_news_by_topic` return?**
It returns full legal news articles, analysis, and commentary related to a precise topic. The results are filtered by both the specific subject matter and a defined date range for relevance.