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Building the case part 4 BLOG Understanding construction notice provisions

Stop leaving money on the table: What you need to know about construction notice provisions

Stop leaving money on the table: What you need to know about construction notice provisions 2544 2560 Amanda Fong

Part 4 of our video series on construction litigation best practices Miss a contract deadline and you could forfeit your right to additional time or money, no matter how legitimate your claim.  In this episode of Building the Case, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Jerry Crawford of KGC Consulting break down the critical construction notice…

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Understanding information governance and ediscovery

The prequel to the EDRM: Understanding information governance and ediscovery

The prequel to the EDRM: Understanding information governance and ediscovery 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

In a recent Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today dive into one of the most debated topics in the EDRM 2.0 project: Where does information governance end and discovery begin, and does it even matter? In this blog, we’ll discuss why ediscovery is bigger than just litigation,…

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eDiscovery and AI in 2026: What two legal tech founders really think is coming

eDiscovery and AI in 2026: What two legal tech founders really think is coming 2001 2000 Amanda Fong

If you blinked, you might have missed the moment ediscovery stopped being a niche specialty and became a core business function. Nextpoint CEO and Founder Rakesh Madhava recently joined Matt Rasmussen, CEO of our partner ModeOne, for a candid conversation about the ediscovery trends defining 2026 — from exploding data volumes and cloud adoption to AI,…

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Legalweek 2026: Reflections from Brett Burney

Legalweek 2026: Brett Burney reflects on AI dominance, the move from Midtown, and more

Legalweek 2026: Brett Burney reflects on AI dominance, the move from Midtown, and more 2001 2000 Brett Burney

Brett Burney, Nextpoint’s eLaw Evangelist, shares his reflection on Legalweek 2026, complete with five key takeaways he learned from the conference this year. An air of trepidation hovered around the attendees of Law.com’s Legalweek 2026 Conference, thanks to a big change in scenery: The conference moved to the massive Javits Center this year, leaving behind…

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Risk management in construction litigation

Construction risk management best practices: An expert guide

Construction risk management best practices: An expert guide 2000 2000 Amanda Fong

Part 3 of our video series on construction litigation best practices Forty percent of construction companies lack visibility into their own corporate risks due to poor contract management — a blind spot that can prove financially devastating. In this blog, Jerry Crawford of KGC Consulting reveals risk management strategies for construction litigation that keep projects…

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AI for the Rest of Us Author Panel

AI for legal professionals: Insights from the authors of “AI for the Rest of Us”

AI for legal professionals: Insights from the authors of “AI for the Rest of Us” 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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A Reflection on eDiscovery Today's 2026 State of the Industry Report BLOG

A Reflection on eDiscovery Today’s 2026 State of the Industry Report: The AI Adoption Gap and What’s Next for eDiscovery

A Reflection on eDiscovery Today’s 2026 State of the Industry Report: The AI Adoption Gap and What’s Next for eDiscovery 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

AI is advancing, but the gap between hype and adoption is still stark. Doug Austin’s 2026 State of the Industry Report landed with some eye-opening numbers: 60.7% of the 559 of the respondents expect LLMs and GenAI to be transformative by the end of the year. Although this is nothing new, the gap between hype…

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AI Glossary

The Definitive AI Glossary for Legal Professionals

The Definitive AI Glossary for Legal Professionals 2560 2560 Elizabeth Guthrie

This AI glossary is an excerpt from AI for the Rest of Us, a comprehensive book by Nextpoint and Tom O’Connor that offers honest, practical guidance on AI for legal professionals. Click here to learn more and buy your copy. The technical terminology surrounding AI is vast and complex. Whether you’re just getting started or…

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Nextpoint Product Showcase: How to Win Cases with Compelling Visual Presentations

Nextpoint Product Showcase: How to Win Cases with Compelling Visual Presentations

Nextpoint Product Showcase: How to Win Cases with Compelling Visual Presentations 2560 2560 Amanda Fong

In a recent webinar with EDRM, Nextpoint‘s eLaw Evangelist Brett Burney teamed up with Solutions Architect Megan O’Leary and Opveon CEO April Ferguson to break down exactly how legal teams can leverage trial presentation programs & tools to create compelling visual presentations that actually win cases. WATCH THE FULL WEBINAR Why Visual Presentations Matter The…

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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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