2026-10-07 # Harvey adds agentic motion-to-dismiss drafting tool built with LexisNexis Harvey launched an agentic workflow, co-developed with LexisNexis, that drafts a motion to dismiss after a lawyer approves its proposed grounds, per harvey.ai, announced Oct 7, 2026. The company says the task normally takes associates 40 to 50+ hours, a claim not independently verified. ## What else the source says - Harvey and LexisNexis announced a strategic alliance in June 2025 - Workflow draws on LexisNexis case law, statutes, and Shepard's Citations - Manual motion-to-dismiss drafting reportedly takes 40 to 50+ hours - Process has four stages: plan, approve, research, draft - Launch date given as Oct 7, 2026 Source. [harvey.ai](https://www.harvey.ai/blog/motion-to-dismiss-workflow-lexisnexis) ## TRACE - First seen Oct 7, 2026, 5:15 AM PT - Published Oct 8, 2026, 12:58 AM PT, 19.7 h after first seen - Source harvey.ai (Company source) - Checks Checked automatically [SOTO home](https://signalsoftomorrow.com/)