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AI for the Rest of Us Author Panel

AI for Legal Professionals: Insights from our “Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us” Author Panel

AI for Legal Professionals: Insights from our “Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us” Author Panel 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

Navigating the AI revolution doesn’t require a computer science degree — just the right guidance. Last week, Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor joined EDRM for an author panel discussion on “Artificial Intelligence for the Rest of Us,” the comprehensive guide we wrote together to help legal professionals confidently embrace AI, no matter their firm size or…

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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

When Your Metadata Tells More Than You Think: A Real-World Hit-and-Run Case Study 2560 1471 Amanda Fong

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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How to Actually Protect Privilege Blog

How to Actually Protect Privilege: A Practical Guide

How to Actually Protect Privilege: A Practical Guide 1251 835 Amanda Fong

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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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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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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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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ESI planning construction dispute resolver blog

eDiscovery Planning for Construction Litigation: Your Definitive ESI Protocol Checklist

eDiscovery Planning for Construction Litigation: Your Definitive ESI Protocol Checklist 1251 835 Elizabeth Guthrie

Originally 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…

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Construction Trial Presentation Dispute Resolver

How to Build a Winning Trial Presentation for Construction Litigation

How to Build a Winning Trial Presentation for Construction Litigation 1251 835 Megan O'Leary

Originally 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…

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trial metadata

Jury Psychology Meets Data: What Your Metadata Might Be Saying to a Jury Without You Knowing It

Jury Psychology Meets Data: What Your Metadata Might Be Saying to a Jury Without You Knowing It 600 400 April J. Ferguson

Nextpoint 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…

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