Some lawyers believe they don't need to concern themselves with ediscovery – but in the modern litigation landscape, almost every case will involve some form of electronic evidence. As the challenges surrounding digital...more
Heralding the Next Generation of eLaw with Nextpoint, Rakesh (Rocky) Madhava, founder and CEO of EDRM's Trusted Partner, Nextpoint, and Brett Burney, eLaw Evangelist for Nextpoint and co-Trustee of the EDRM 2.0 project sit...more
The so-called “modern attachments” found in emails, collaboration software platforms like Slack and MS Teams, and other digital formats are presenting interesting and frustrating challenges for legal professionals in terms of...more
8/12/2024
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eDiscovery can present many unexpected challenges in litigation, but early conversations with clients will help you develop a cohesive strategy and prepare for any potential roadblocks. In this video, ediscovery experts Brett...more
Here’s how to create compelling video depositions and use them effectively as you build and present your case.
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how you and your team can benefit greatly from having a single,...more
Use the right tools to analyze your deposition transcripts and build a winning case story.
As we mentioned in Part 1, there are many important tasks and responsibilities involved in a litigation matter, but telling a...more
Brett Burney, eLaw Evangelist for Nextpoint and Doug Austin, Editor of eDiscovery Today, both EDRM Trusted Partners, sit down with Kaylee and Mary to talk about the trends they are seeing in hyperlinked modern attachments,...more
Technology can augment and streamline many aspects of the litigation process, but these advantages look different depending on the size of your practice. Thanks to innovations in the legal tech sphere, technical tools can be...more
In this video, ediscovery expert Brett Burney explains how to calculate ediscovery costs using different ediscovery software pricing models. He uses Nextpoint's cost comparison calculator to illustrate ediscovery expenses for...more
Depositions are essential to gaining a full understanding of a case, and the resulting transcripts are a key building block of any winning argument. But between managing several transcript and video files, adding notes and...more
Nextpoint software has always supported legal teams throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from discovery to presentation. In 2023, we launched Data Mining software for early case assessment and revamped our case prep...more
4/5/2024
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Electronic data has permeated every aspect of our lives, which means that ediscovery has become an essential component of almost every litigation matter. It used to be seen as a process reserved only for the big law firms –...more
Electronic data has permeated every aspect of our lives, which means that ediscovery has become an essential component of almost every litigation matter. It used to be seen as a process reserved only for the big law firms –...more
Legal data has increased in both volume and complexity, calling for a new generation of technology that intuits and adapts to the intricacies of our modern digital world. Nextpoint’s new AI tools offer a solution that...more
Here’s how to take advantage of deposition transcript software to level up your transcript management process.
There are many important tasks and responsibilities involved in a litigation matter, but telling a story is a...more
Data plays a central role in today’s digital litigation landscape, heightening the need for specialized skills to manage increasingly complex technical processes and challenges. Nextpoint Law Group, a new Arizona-based ABS...more
Redacted legal documents can create a host of issues when not handled properly during document review. Here are some common redaction mistakes – and tips on how to avoid them....more
8/31/2023
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Legal data migration in ediscovery can seem overwhelming, but a proper plan will keep the process simple. Here’s what you should keep in mind when moving data to a new ediscovery platform.
Change is inevitable, and that...more
What’s the buzz in the legal tech world? Nextpoint’s Brett Burney shares his assessment of legal tech conferences so far in 2023, from the major hype to the topics that flew under the radar.
If you’re not an ediscovery...more
6/1/2023
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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...more
5/30/2023
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Many tout AI in ediscovery as the next big thing for the legal tech world – but what can this technology really do for lawyers today?
Brett Burney explores this question and explains the complexities of AI through our...more
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...more
Brett Burney, eLaw Evangelist of EDRM Trusted Partner, Nextpoint, and principal at Brett Burney Consultants, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey to eDiscovery, what he is looking forward to at Legalweek and...more
The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report measures current legal technology trends. How does your firm compare to the rest?
Lawyers are rarely accused of rushing into change, but current legal technology trends show a...more
2/27/2023
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Read these ediscovery collection best practices to learn why self-collection – or allowing clients to collect their own data – is dangerous.
Picture this: it’s 1988 and you’re at your desk, poring over a veritable...more
2/1/2023
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