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Trial Presentation Checklist for litigators

Trial presentation checklist: The roadmap to a winning argument
Trial presentation checklist: The roadmap to a winning argument 2000 1342 Elizabeth Guthrie

Our trial presentation checklist covers each step you need to complete to deliver a winning argument in the courtroom. Read this excerpt and download the full checklist for a comprehensive trial presentation workflow. The courtroom has evolved. Today’s judges, jurors, and arbitration panels expect clear, engaging visual presentations that bring evidence to life. Whether you’re…

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Building the case part 4 BLOG Understanding construction notice provisions
  • Amanda Fong

Stop leaving money on the table: What you need to know about construction notice provisions
Stop leaving money on the table: What you need to know about construction notice provisions 2544 2560 Amanda Fong

Part 4 of our video series on construction litigation best practices Miss a contract deadline and you could forfeit your right to additional time or money, no matter how legitimate your claim.  In this episode of Building the Case, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Jerry Crawford of KGC Consulting break down the critical construction notice…

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Trial-Preparation-Checklist-

Trial preparation checklist: A tactical workflow from discovery through verdict
Trial preparation checklist: A tactical workflow from discovery through verdict 2000 1342 Elizabeth Guthrie

Our trial preparation checklist walks through every stage of preparing your case for a trial, hearing, or arbitration. It begins with steps you can take during discovery to set the foundation for a strong case and ends with essential trial presentation strategies. In this excerpt, you’ll find a concise outline that summarizes the workflow so…

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AI for mid sized law firms, small and solo firms

AI for the Rest of Us: The advantages and challenges of AI for small and mid-size firms
AI for the Rest of Us: The advantages and challenges of AI for small and mid-size firms 2001 2000 Elizabeth Guthrie

AI has become a widespread force in the legal field, but its application looks different depending on the size of the practice and resources available. This excerpt from Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us, a book written by Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor, dives into the benefits and challenges of AI for small and mid-size law firms.…

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Understanding information governance and ediscovery
  • Amanda Fong

The prequel to the EDRM: Understanding information governance and ediscovery
The prequel to the EDRM: Understanding information governance and ediscovery 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

In a recent Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today dive into one of the most debated topics in the EDRM 2.0 project: Where does information governance end and discovery begin, and does it even matter? In this blog, we’ll discuss why ediscovery is bigger than just litigation,…

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construction ediscovery challenges blog
  • Amanda Fong

5 unique challenges in ediscovery for construction litigation and how to solve them
5 unique challenges in ediscovery for construction litigation and how to solve them 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

If you’ve ever managed ediscovery for a construction matter, you know it’s a different beast. From seven-terabyte data collections to CAD files your review platform can’t even open, the challenges are real and specific. This construction litigation support guide draws from a recent Nextpoint + EDRM webinar that covered the five most common pain points…

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  • Amanda Fong

eDiscovery and AI in 2026: What two legal tech founders really think is coming
eDiscovery and AI in 2026: What two legal tech founders really think is coming 2001 2000 Amanda Fong

If you blinked, you might have missed the moment ediscovery stopped being a niche specialty and became a core business function. Nextpoint CEO and Founder Rakesh Madhava recently joined Matt Rasmussen, CEO of our partner ModeOne, for a candid conversation about the ediscovery trends defining 2026 — from exploding data volumes and cloud adoption to AI,…

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Construction data collection ediscovery
  • Brett Burney

The blueprint for construction ediscovery: File types, formats, and the right questions to ask
The blueprint for construction ediscovery: File types, formats, and the right questions to ask 2001 2000 Brett Burney

Construction data collection poses unique challenges, with niche file types spread across numerous custodians and devices. Here are tips for handling those file types, building an efficient collection strategy, and conducting custodian interviews to understand the data at hand. Construction disputes usually involve reports, images, drawings, and data that aren’t found in typical civil litigation…

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  • Amanda Fong

Why screenshots fail in mobile ediscovery: Brett Burney talks defensible collection with Nextpoint partner ModeOne
Why screenshots fail in mobile ediscovery: Brett Burney talks defensible collection with Nextpoint partner ModeOne 2001 2000 Amanda Fong

It’s 2026, and legal teams are still relying on screenshots to collect mobile evidence — a habit that feels harmless until it isn’t. Brett Burney recently joined Ryan Fry of ModeOne, a Nextpoint partner specializing in mobile data collection, on their podcast In Discovery Mode to talk through exactly this problem. Here’s what defensible mobile…

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Legalweek 2026: Reflections from Brett Burney
  • Brett Burney

Legalweek 2026: Brett Burney reflects on AI dominance, the move from Midtown, and more
Legalweek 2026: Brett Burney reflects on AI dominance, the move from Midtown, and more 2001 2000 Brett Burney

Brett Burney, Nextpoint’s eLaw Evangelist, shares his reflection on Legalweek 2026, complete with five key takeaways he learned from the conference this year. An air of trepidation hovered around the attendees of Law.com’s Legalweek 2026 Conference, thanks to a big change in scenery: The conference moved to the massive Javits Center this year, leaving behind…

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