In this Key Discovery Points video, Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today and Brett Burney of Nextpoint break down a sharply worded ruling from Judge Matthewman in 777 Partners v. Leadenhall Capital. After repeated delays,...more
In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today explore a key stipulation from the In re Uber Techs. Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation that’s reshaping the handling of...more
How do you define this emoji... – is it referencing someone praying or a congratulatory high-five? What about this emoji... – is it a kissy face or someone whistling? Does your thumbs-up emoji mean “good job!” or “I agree to...more
5/27/2025
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In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today explore how lawyers, once slow to adopt technology, are now eagerly embracing GenAI — often without understanding its risks....more
In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today break down the case Clayton Int’l, Inc. v. Neb. Armes Aviation, LLC, where the court ruled on sanctions for hard drive...more
The question of how to handle “modern attachments” has become a major conversation in the ediscovery sphere over the past year. While traditional email attachments consist of a discrete, downloadable file, these "modern...more
Behind every winning argument is a compelling story. But crafting that narrative is not as simple as piecing together a few pieces of evidence. Legal teams have to prepare for and take depositions, manage transcripts, conduct...more
4/15/2025
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In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today dive into a recent court ruling in Riviera v. Costco Wholesale Corp. – where a plaintiff's request for an independent forensic...more
In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today dive into Deep Research’s bold prediction: AI could replace paralegals – coming in at #5 on the list of replaceable jobs...more
In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today explore a case in which an AI-generated court declaration included fake citations, shedding light on the dangers of...more
In their latest Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney and Doug Austin address concerns about AI in the legal field, emphasizing that there is no need for fear.
Drawing from Craig Ball’s publication, Practical Uses for AI...more
In the case of Groves Inc. v. R.C. Bremer Mktg. Assocs. (No. 22 CV 50154, N.D. Ill. Nov. 22, 2024), Judge Iain D. Johnston denied the plaintiff’s spoliation motion without prejudice while offering valuable insight into the...more
The question of how to handle “modern attachments” has become a hot topic that’s swept the ediscovery landscape over the past year. Major litigation involving Uber Technologies has led to extensive conversations on how to...more
Let’s face it: In this digital age, using technology in your legal practice is basically a given. And software fees become another overhead cost that can diminish the profitability of your firm. But that doesn’t have to be...more
1/20/2025
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In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint joins Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today to discuss a recent decision regarding objections and confidentiality designations. The takeaway? Don't wait to file your...more
Staying ahead of the curve in legal tech and ediscovery requires knowing where the industry has been – and where it’s heading. In 2024, the pace of innovation brought new challenges and opportunities to ediscovery, from the...more
11/4/2024
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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
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
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