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Construction data collection ediscovery
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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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Legalweek 2026: Reflections from Brett Burney
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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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legal document management systems
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Work Product vs. Evidence: Why Your Firm’s DMS Is Not an eDiscovery Platform
Work Product vs. Evidence: Why Your Firm’s DMS Is Not an eDiscovery Platform 2560 2560 Brett Burney

Legal document management systems serve a different purpose than ediscovery platforms, although both deal with documents and files. Brett Burney draws from years of ediscovery consulting experience to explain the difference between the two — and why they’re not interchangeable. A legal document management system (DMS) and an ediscovery document review platform serve completely different…

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florida rules of civil procedure 2025
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A Breakdown of the 2025 Changes to Florida’s Civil Procedure Rules — And Why eDiscovery Software Is Now Essential
A Breakdown of the 2025 Changes to Florida’s Civil Procedure Rules — And Why eDiscovery Software Is Now Essential 2560 1612 Brett Burney

The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure were amended in 2025, shaking up the standards for handling digital evidence and ediscovery. Here’s a breakdown of what litigators in Florida should know about the changes to the Rules. In 2025, the Florida Supreme Court added new discovery rules that aim to ensure proportionality and timely resolution of…

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How to avoid cold feet on the hot seat
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How to Avoid Cold Feet on the Hot Seat – Five Considerations for Working with a Trial Technician (a “Hotseater”)
How to Avoid Cold Feet on the Hot Seat – Five Considerations for Working with a Trial Technician (a “Hotseater”) 1251 835 Brett Burney

Originally published on The Dispute Resolver, the ABA’s Construction Forum, this blog explores how trial technicians – or “hotseaters” – can transform the way you present evidence. From managing technology to ensuring seamless presentations, here are five essential tips for making the most of their expertise in the courtroom. Bring Your Case to Life with…

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How to Manage the Scope and Costs of eDiscovery
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How to Manage the Scope & Costs of eDiscovery: Understanding the Recently Released AAA eDiscovery Best Practices
How to Manage the Scope & Costs of eDiscovery: Understanding the Recently Released AAA eDiscovery Best Practices 1251 835 Brett Burney

This blog, originally published on The Dispute Resolver, the ABA Construction Forum‘s blog, explores key ediscovery best practices to streamline arbitration and manage ESI efficiently. Best Practices in eDiscovery from the AAA When you’re heading down the path toward litigation or arbitration, you have to collect and manage documents and files. These can be emails,…

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construction-litigation-dispute-resolver
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eDiscovery for Construction Litigation: 3 Data Challenges to Understand
eDiscovery for Construction Litigation: 3 Data Challenges to Understand 1250 834 Brett Burney

As part of Nextpoint’s Construction Litigation series, this post – originally published on The Dispute Resolver, the ABA Construction Forum’s blog – features insights from Nextpoint Law Group‘s Brett Burney on three major data challenges in construction disputes. From mobile collections to project management software, get practical guidance to build a smarter discovery strategy. Tackling…

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modern attachments ediscovery
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You say “Modern Attachments,” I say “Hyperlinks” – Can’t We Just Link Up and Get Along?
You say “Modern Attachments,” I say “Hyperlinks” – Can’t We Just Link Up and Get Along? 1251 834 Brett Burney

The question of how to handle “modern attachments” has become the hot topic that’s sweeping the ediscovery landscape this year. Major litigation involving Uber Technologies has led to extensive conversations on how to navigate ediscovery that involves hyperlinked files. Brett Burney breaks down the issue and explains what you can do to get ahead on…

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VIDEO DEPOSITIONS
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Deposition Video Tools: Take Your Transcript Analysis to the Next Level
Deposition Video Tools: Take Your Transcript Analysis to the Next Level 1200 700 Brett Burney

DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT SERIES / PART THREE OF THREE Here’s how to create compelling video depositions and use them effectively as you build and present your case. In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how you and your team can benefit greatly from having a single, trusted repository to house and manage multiple transcripts involved…

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deposition transcripts
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How to Use Deposition Transcripts to Build Your Case Story
How to Use Deposition Transcripts to Build Your Case Story 1200 700 Brett Burney

DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPT SERIES / PART TWO OF THREE Use the right tools to analyze your deposition transcripts and build a winning case story. As we mentioned in Part 1, there are many important tasks and responsibilities involved in a litigation matter, but telling a story is a key goal of an effective litigation strategy. Reviewing…

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