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When Your Metadata Tells More Than You Think Blog

When Your Metadata Tells More Than You Think: A Real-World Hit-and-Run Case Study

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In a recent Key Discovery Points video, ediscovery expert Doug Austin demonstrated the importance of ediscovery metadata when a simple iPhone photo provided critical insights into a hit-and-run incident. After becoming the victim of a hit-and-run (where he was not in the car) in a restaurant parking lot, Doug discovered that a good Samaritan’s iPhone…

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Building the Case Construction Litigation Essentials

Building the Case: Construction Litigation Essentials

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Part 1 of our video series on construction litigation best practices In this kickoff episode of our “Building the Case” video series, Jerry Crawford shares the document management strategies that keep projects out of lengthy litigation and helps teams build stronger cases when disputes arise. The Challenge of Construction Documentation In Part 1 of our…

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How to Actually Protect Privilege Blog

How to Actually Protect Privilege: A Practical Guide

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Protecting Privilege Series / Part Three of Three We’ve explored why privilege protection matters in Part 1 of this blog series and examined what happens when it fails in Part 2. Now let’s talk about solutions. While technology created many of these risks, it can also solve them. With the right precautions and workflows, you…

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When Privilege Protection Goes Wrong Blog

When Privilege Protection Goes Wrong: Lessons from the Courtroom

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Protecting Privilege Series / Part Two of Three Even clear rules can’t save you from a privilege disaster if your workflows fall short. In this second part of our series, we examine two real-world cases where simple mistakes — like unsecured links and missed deadlines — led to costly privilege waivers. The Birth of Rule…

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High Stakes of Attorney Client Privilege BLOG

The High Stakes of Attorney-Client Privilege in the Digital Age

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Protecting Privilege Series / Part One of Three In today’s digital-first legal world, safeguarding attorney-client privilege is more challenging than ever. This first part explores the high stakes of privilege protection, why the rules differ across jurisdictions, and what’s at risk when even one mistake is made. Picture this: You’re in the middle of a…

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Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery: Best Practices for Legal Teams

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Last year, Brett Burney (Nextpoint), Kelly Twigger (Minerva26), and Doug Austin (eDiscovery Today) unpacked the thorny issue of hyperlinked files in ediscovery. The conversation was so impactful that we brought the same expert panel back for part two – diving deeper into what’s changed, what’s new, and what still makes hyperlinked files such a challenge.…

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Case Law Spotlight Hyperlinked Files Blog

Case Law Spotlight: How Courts Are Handling Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery

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Hyperlinked files are one of the trickiest issues in modern ediscovery. This blog pulls from four Key Discovery Points videos with Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today, highlighting how courts are grappling with hyperlinked files and what legal teams need to know to stay compliant. Untangling Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery The…

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Navigating the AI Revolution Key Discovery Points Blog

Navigating the AI Revolution in Legal Practice: Essential Insights for Modern Practitioners

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Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of legal practice. In our Key Discovery Points video series, Brett Burney and Doug Austin unpack recent case law, court rulings, and real-world examples to reveal what lawyers need to know when bringing AI in legal practice into the courtroom and beyond. AI’s New Era in Law Artificial intelligence…

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5 Key Discovery Points Blog

5 Essential Discovery Lessons from Recent Court Rulings

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The legal landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead means learning from the wins, losses, and cautionary tales that emerge from courtrooms across the country. That’s where our Key Discovery Points video series comes in – offering real-world discovery lessons from two of the most trusted voices in ediscovery. What the Courts Are Teaching Us…

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AI Says AI Will Replace Paralegals – But Here’s Why Experts Say No

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The buzz about AI paralegals taking over the legal world is everywhere, but the reality is far more nuanced. We’ll break down why these predictions miss the mark, what paralegals actually do that AI can’t, and how to thrive in an AI-enhanced legal landscape. When AI Gets It Wrong Picture this: You’re a paralegal, scrolling…

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