electronic evidence

Construction data collection ediscovery

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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Building the Case Email Best Practices

Building the Case: Email Best Practices for Construction Litigation

Building the Case: Email Best Practices for Construction Litigation 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

Part 2 of our video series on construction litigation best practices In Part 2 of our “Building the Case” series, Brett Burney sits down with construction industry expert Jerry Crawford to discuss why email policies matter, what mistakes to avoid, and how seemingly informal messages can become critical evidence in litigation. The Email Problem in…

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emojis in ediscovery

How to Navigate Emojis in eDiscovery

How to Navigate Emojis in eDiscovery 1250 834 Elianna Gamboa

The myriad meanings behind emojis can present challenges to legal professionals in litigation matters that include these popular symbols. In an EDRM webinar, legal experts Brett Burney, Monique Braun, and Anand Matthew walked through what exactly emojis are, how we use them in daily communication, and why it’s important to understand the role of emojis…

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modern attachments ediscovery

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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Ediscovery Outlook is Not the Right Tool

eDiscovery with Outlook: 3 Reasons Why Outlook is NOT a Document Review Tool

eDiscovery with Outlook: 3 Reasons Why Outlook is NOT a Document Review Tool 1200 700 Brett Burney

Conducting ediscovery in Outlook may be tempting – but although it’s a free and familiar tool, it carries risks and limitations for document review. Email continues to be the primary source of electronic evidence in litigation matters today, even with all the competing communication channels such as text messages and collaboration platforms. In order to…

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Ediscovery document production - PDF Productions

Single PDF Productions: 3 Reasons Not to Commit This Ediscovery Sin

Single PDF Productions: 3 Reasons Not to Commit This Ediscovery Sin 1921 1081 Brett Burney

Ediscovery document productions are often sent as a single, clunky PDF. Here’s why you should avoid sending – or receiving – this “document dump.” Document productions in ediscovery shouldn’t be difficult – opposing counsel tells you what they need and you send it. Who wants to confer about file formats and metadata fields? Just send…

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Manage Ediscovery Better With Software

Three Reasons You Don’t Need Ediscovery Software (And Why They’re Bogus)

Three Reasons You Don’t Need Ediscovery Software (And Why They’re Bogus) 905 612 Elizabeth Guthrie

When dealing with small cases, many law firms think they can manage ediscovery without specialized software. But cases of all sizes involve electronic evidence, and it’s important to handle it with care, as you would with any other evidence. Attorneys can manufacture any number of reasons to avoid using ediscovery software, but the reality is…

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ESI Protocol Checklist

Ediscovery Planning: Your ESI Protocol Checklist

Ediscovery Planning: Your ESI Protocol Checklist 1000 668 Elizabeth Guthrie

A detailed ESI protocol will simplify ediscovery and lead to smoother case planning in every step of the litigation process. Establishing an ESI protocol might seem daunting at first, but answering a few simple questions at the outset of your case will help you stay on top of complicated ediscovery matters. This checklist lays out…

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Electronic Evidence and Litigation Technology

Key Takeaways from ‘The Future of Electronic Evidence and Litigation Technology’ Roundtable Discussion

Key Takeaways from ‘The Future of Electronic Evidence and Litigation Technology’ Roundtable Discussion 1000 450 Elizabeth Guthrie

  Our expert panelists explored “The Future of Electronic Evidence and Litigation Technology in a Post-Pandemic World” at Nextpoint’s annual user conference, On Point 2021. Noted legal tech journalist Bob Ambrogi led the discussion with Rob Feigenbaum of Prevail Legal, Tim Oates of Synaptiq, Tom O’Connor of Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center and Daliah Saper…

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E is for Arbitrator.

E is for Arbitrator. 150 150 Jason Krause

If you read the thousands of articles, news releases, and scholarly papers published every year about eDiscovery, you’d think that electronic evidence was only important in jury trials. The 2006 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provided very clear guidelines for lawyers to follow regarding digital evidence in trial. e-Arbitration is a well-understood…

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