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…
read moreProtecting 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…
read moreProtecting 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…
read moreHyperlinked 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…
read moreOriginally 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 moreNextpoint 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…
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 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 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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