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When Privilege Protection Goes Wrong Blog

When Privilege Protection Goes Wrong: Lessons from the Courtroom

When Privilege Protection Goes Wrong: Lessons from the Courtroom 1251 835 Amanda Fong

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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Practice Tips for Implementing Legal AI in Your Practice

AI for the Rest of Us: 7 Practical Tips to Implement AI in Your Legal Practice

AI for the Rest of Us: 7 Practical Tips to Implement AI in Your Legal Practice 1251 834 Elizabeth Guthrie

This excerpt from AI for the Rest of Us shares practical advice for implementing legal AI in your practice, covering costs, security, quality control and more. Nextpoint partnered with Tom O’Connor to publish AI for the Rest of Us, a comprehensive guide to AI for legal professionals navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. This excerpt from…

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High Stakes of Attorney Client Privilege BLOG

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

The High Stakes of Attorney-Client Privilege in the Digital Age 1251 835 Amanda Fong

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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AI for the Rest of Us

Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor Launch New Book “Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us”

Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor Launch New Book “Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us” 2401 1400 Elizabeth Guthrie

This companion guide to eDiscovery for the Rest of Us cuts through the AI hype with practical strategies for legal professionals seeking real results. Click here to buy your copy. CHICAGO, OCTOBER 23, 2025 — Nextpoint, the leader in cloud-native ediscovery and litigation software since 2001, has partnered with noted ediscovery and legal technology expert…

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hyperlinked-files-in-ediscovery

Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery: Best Practices for Legal Teams

Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery: Best Practices for Legal Teams 1251 835 Amanda Fong

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

Case Law Spotlight: How Courts Are Handling Hyperlinked Files in eDiscovery 1251 835 Amanda Fong

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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How to avoid cold feet on the hot seat

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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The value and challenges of early case assessment blog

Seeing Around Corners: The Value and Challenges of ECA in a Data-Heavy World

Seeing Around Corners: The Value and Challenges of ECA in a Data-Heavy World 1251 835 Andy Greene

This blog, originally published on The Dispute Resolver, the ABA Construction Forum‘s blog, explores how Early Case Assessment (ECA) can give lawyers a crucial advantage in construction disputes. From uncovering relevant evidence quickly to maximizing insurance coverage, thoughtful ECA helps balance costs and strategy from the start. Getting Ahead of the Evidence It’s hard to…

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How to Manage the Scope and Costs of eDiscovery

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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Trial Prep Tips Every eDiscovery Team Should Know

Trial Presentation Tech Tips Every eDiscovery Team Should Know

Trial Presentation Tech Tips Every eDiscovery Team Should Know 1251 835 April J. Ferguson

Nextpoint has recently partnered with OPVEON Trial Consulting to bring together the best of both worlds: cloud-native ediscovery and hands-on trial consulting expertise. In this guest blog, April J. Ferguson, CEO and Senior Trial Consultant at OPVEON, shares practical trial presentation tips that every ediscovery professional should know to set their trial teams up for…

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