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…
read moreThis 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…
read moreThis 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,…
read moreOriginally published on The Dispute Resolver, the ABA Construction Forum‘s official blog, this post explains how a detailed ESI protocol can add clarity to ediscovery and lead to smoother case planning in every step of the construction litigation process. Establishing an ESI protocol might seem daunting at first, but answering a few simple questions at…
read moreOriginally published on The Dispute Resolver, the ABA Construction Forum‘s blog, this post covers how to construct a trial presentation that informs, persuades, and connects – whether you’re addressing a jury, judge, or arbitration panel. Enhancing Legal Arguments Through Visual Storytelling The key to a winning argument is a compelling story, and strong visuals are…
read moreAs 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…
read moreNextpoint has recently partnered with OPVEON Trial Consulting to bring together the best of both worlds: cloud-native ediscovery and litigation software alongside hands-on trial consulting expertise. In this guest post, April J. Ferguson, CEO and Senior Trial Consultant at OPVEON, outlines what attorneys should understand about the role metadata plays at trial. Trial attorneys are…
read moreThe 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…
read moreNextpoint helped Fred Fein navigate a complex litigation case by providing expert trial presentation support and creating compelling visuals that simplified the intricacies of his argument. Here’s how they did it. AT A GLANCE Fred Fein was preparing to go to trial for an incredibly complex litigation matter centered on an asset purchase agreement. He…
read moreNextpoint transformed ediscovery for the team of paralegals at Williams Kastner, implementing a training program that drove software adoption across the entire firm. Here’s how they did it. AT A GLANCE The Williams Kastner team decided to revamp their ediscovery process by implementing a modern software solution: Nextpoint. But they faced challenges when the paralegal manager…
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