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…
read moreDOC REVIEW Part III: Finding Responsive Documents in Discovery This post explains the search techniques that will uncover responsive documents in discovery and optimize your document review process. If you’ve read parts one and two of our three-part Document Review series, you can understand why the review process is the most time consuming, error prone,…
read moreFILTERING SERIES / PART THREE Ediscovery processing is an often overlooked phase of litigation because it is considered a technical, not a legal practice. However, lawyers who understand processing and advanced ediscovery data filtering techniques are in a position to control the costs and scope of any matter. Advanced Ediscovery Data Filtering In Three Parts…
read moreDATA FILTERING AND CULLING SERIES / PART ONE Every lawyer wants a smoking gun email, text, or Facebook post that will decidedly win a case or force a settlement. Given the mind-boggling volume of electronic data flooding our world, finding relevant, discoverable information is a more difficult and expensive endeavor. But, if you are strategic…
read moreAre 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…
read moreSince 2001, Nextpoint has been relentless about simplifying litigation for legal teams. As the first-movers in cloud-computing technology built to manage the massive electronic data onslaught in litigation, we have had many a groundbreaking technology enhancement release….but this just may be the coolest, and the poster-child for SIMPLER EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT. (Drag-and-drop data import for ediscovery…
read moreOur essential ediscovery glossary lays out all the ediscovery terminology every attorney should know. Attorneys are used to speaking in the complex language of the law, but technical ediscovery terminology can trip up even the most seasoned litigators. From the major concepts like processing and production to the granular terms for various file types, the…
read moreLawyers like to put up a tough front. In fact, that’s their job – to be a zealous advocate for their clients. But underneath the tough facade, lawyers are only human and capable of making mistakes – especially when it comes to technology. Let’s be honest – no one can ever truly prepare for the…
read moreCONVERSATIONS WITH: Alitia Faccone + Rakesh Madhava Nextpoint’s “Conversations With” is a feature offering insights from two or more industry insiders in a “panel-style” discussion around a specific topic area. Expect a lively and thought-provoking repartee and check back regularly for installments. To read the whole series, here is Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, andPart 6. Installment #6…
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