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Ediscovery Planning

Why the Cloud is the Only Answer for Multi District Litigation

Why the Cloud is the Only Answer for Multi District Litigation 3000 2000 Jason Krause

When coordinating multi–district litigation, many firms like to think that they can simply call on their existing in-house resources, including litigation support staff and paralegals, to take over the technology strategy. In some instances, this approach may be sufficient, but only at the early stages of the case. In our experience, this strategy never works over the…

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BIG Improvements to Nextpoint Search Tools

BIG Improvements to Nextpoint Search Tools 1000 699 Michael Beumer

We’ve just made searching through your data even easier. In 2017, we completed some major enhancements to the Nextpoint search engine which dramatically increased the speed of search results. (We went from really fast to super fast) Today, we rolled out some fantastic interface changes to make it simpler for users to deploy complex searches or filters…

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Meltdown and Spectre CPU Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know

Meltdown and Spectre CPU Vulnerabilities: What You Need to Know 150 150 Rakesh Madhava

On January 3, 2018, two hardware-related vulnerabilities, named Meltdown and Spectre (https://meltdownattack.com/ ), were disclosed by security researchers, which together affect a high proportion of all computers and mobile devices built within the last 20 years. This discovery has impacted the technology industry as a whole, and the industry has mobilized in response. To date,…

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Exciting Fall 2017 Nextpoint Feature Releases

Exciting Fall 2017 Nextpoint Feature Releases 1000 840 Rakesh Madhava

In the next week we’re rolling out some exciting new Nextpoint features that deliver dynamic analytics tools and substantially faster and easier upload of data.   User-Driven Development We started the process by listening to our users and documenting specific workflows that get work done faster, easier and with less stress. We’re rolling out changes…

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6 Ways Litigation Support Makes Attorneys Better

6 Ways Litigation Support Makes Attorneys Better 1000 667 Rakesh Madhava

Litigation support delivers a real boost to your firm’s productivity enabling attorneys to focus on delivering great legal work. When lawyers have access to great technology support, it helps win new clients, deliver strategic advantages in litigation, and ultimately can add to a firm’s bottom line. For smaller firms, litigation support is a force multiplier,…

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8 Benefits of Trial Presentation Software

8 Benefits of Trial Presentation Software 1000 750 Michael Beumer

Effective trial attorneys know how storytelling aids can play a major role in supporting an argument in the courtroom. Recent technology, has made these tools more convenient, portable and affordable.   Michael Ko – Groundworks Trial Consulting Mike Ko, owner of Groundworks Trial Consulting, has been operating technology at trials since 2008. As a professor…

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The Key to Curbing Cost Pressures of Big Data: Early Data Assessment

The Key to Curbing Cost Pressures of Big Data: Early Data Assessment

The Key to Curbing Cost Pressures of Big Data: Early Data Assessment 1200 700 Michael Beumer

Early Data Assessment is your secret weapon against cost increases from big data in ediscovery. Legal data volumes have exploded in our modern digital age – which can translate to huge cost increases if not handled properly. It’s more important than ever for legal teams to make strategic decisions at the outset of a case…

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A Best Practices Guide for Managing Ediscovery Collections

A Best Practices Guide for Managing Ediscovery Collections 1000 437 Michael Beumer

Are you directing your ediscovery collections with maximum efficiency and speed? Data collection can be the most complex and technically rigorous of all ediscovery phases. It involves the extraction of potentially relevant electronically stored information (ESI) from its native source into a separate, secure repository for review. The collection process should be comprehensive without being over-inclusive. It…

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Deposition & Motion Practice Webinar

Webinar: Collaboration Tips for Deposition and Motion Prep

Webinar: Collaboration Tips for Deposition and Motion Prep 1000 667 Michael Beumer

Daniel D’Angelo – Nextpoint This free, recorded webinar  gives you everything you need for deposition preparation. After the review and production phases of discovery are complete, a lot of people must collaboratively work with produced evidence to prepare a strong case. Keeping them coordinated is often a challenge, particularly when you’re working with expert witnesses…

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Winning the 26(f) Meet and Confer

Ediscovery Planning: Winning the Rule 26(f) Meet and Confer

Ediscovery Planning: Winning the Rule 26(f) Meet and Confer 1200 700 Tricia Boguslawski

Download this Rule 26(f) Conference Checklist to walk through all the questions you need to consider to prepare for the Meet and Confer. With proper planning, you can ensure that ediscovery is a smooth process. Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires that parties meet early in a litigation to negotiate an…

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