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The 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, once told a captivated audience that ”Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.”...more

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The Fragility of Chain of Custody in the Era of Digital Evidence

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“Chain of custody” is a familiar concept for anyone working in law enforcement, legal practice, or investigations. It’s a foundational part of proving that evidence presented in court is authentic, unaltered, and admissible....more

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How Jury Consultants Analyze Nonverbal Cues

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People are often advised to don a “poker face” when entering a court of law. The thinking is that suppressing overt reactions is a way of showing one’s objectivity....more

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Generative AI Shines With Deposition Transcript Summaries

Notwithstanding frequent “hallucinations” and the consequent embarrassment of getting caught relying on court rulings that do not exist, generative artificial intelligence is nevertheless fast becoming a familiar component in...more

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The Legal Ops Advantage: Why Smart Lawyers Don’t Go It Alone

Picture this: you’re in-house counsel, and your company’s just been sued. But you’ve seen this film before. You know (with reasonable certainty) how much it’ll cost to get from complaint to Rule 26, through discovery, motions...more

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Tips for Paralegals and Litigation Support Professionals – May 2025

An iPhone Knows Your Significant Locations - Keep in mind that iPhones use a particular method to track the smartphone’s location known as ‘significant locations’. ...more

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Beyond Transcripts: The Strategic Role of Service in Court Reporting

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Court reporting is more than a logistics exercise - it’s a critical component of case strategy. In today’s litigation landscape, where deadlines are compressed, teams are stretched, and expectations are high, the service...more

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How AI Helps Streamline Medical Record Summaries

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When it comes to the “iron triangle” points of time, cost, and quality, we’re often asked to choose which one should be sacrificed. AI’s ability to streamline medical record summarization, however, is a shift that can benefit...more

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What Is a JSON File? And What Role Does It Play in eDiscovery?

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If you’re involved in eDiscovery in any way, you’ve undoubtedly come across JSON files. These files increasingly act as the way in which we access and interact with digital evidence—especially as the limitations of screenshot...more

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AI Transcript Analysis Is Changing Trial Prep — Has Your Tool Kept Up?

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Many law firms rely on digital platforms to manage exhibits and transcripts, but these tools often treat deposition transcripts as passive reference material. Legal professionals read them manually, highlight key statements,...more

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AI hallucinations cause bad trip for lawyers

And My Pillow may not get a soft landing. I've had artificial intelligence on the brain (get it?) this week, after seeing a recent high profile incident involving the lawyers for Mike Lindell, founder of My Pillow....more

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Best Practices for Using Trial Technology

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Law firms are increasingly using technology to assist and optimize their litigation and trial processes, and this trend will almost certainly continue into the future. In particular, the use of external graphics technologies...more

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Mastering Virtual Questions: Practical Tips for Successful Remote Depositions

Remote depositions took hold during COVID and continue to be common; one study conducted in 2021 found that while 87 percent of lawyers rarely or never participated in remote depositions before COVID, 83 percent expected to...more

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[Webinar] A Winning Story: How to Use Technology to Build and Present a Compelling Case - April 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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

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The Final Challenge: How GenAI Crafted BP’s “Impossible” Closing Argument

Over the past few months, we’ve been exploring how generative AI can transform trial preparation by analyzing complex litigation materials and producing sophisticated closing arguments. Our series began with an exploration of...more

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Trial Exhibit Management

During a panel on trial practice at the recent Masters’ Conference in Los Angeles, moderated by Professor Shannon Bales, panelists emphasized the critical role of consistency—blending humor, real-world anecdotes, and...more

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What to Look for in a Remote Deposition Partner

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Remote depositions have become an integral part of modern litigation. With the shift towards virtual platforms, selecting the right remote deposition partner can streamline your legal processes, safeguard sensitive...more

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Creating a Compelling Argument in the BP Trial: Government Plaintiffs’ Closing

Our exploration of generative AI in trial preparation has demonstrated how Large Language Models can analyze complex materials to generate sophisticated closing arguments. We began by showing how to overcome traditional LLM...more

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Key Discovery Points: No Need to Be Leery About AI

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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

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Creating a Compelling Argument in the BP Trial: Halliburton’s Closing

In our recent articles exploring how generative AI can transform trial preparation, we demonstrated how Large Language Models (LLMs) could analyze complex trial materials to generate sophisticated closing arguments. Our first...more

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Testing 1-2-3: Using Focus Groups, Mock Trials, and Shadow Juries in Your Trial Strategy

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Jury testing is a powerful tool in litigation, and attorneys would be well served to think about their cases as studies worthy of experimentation. Cases are not mysteries to be solved; they are a series of testable questions...more

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Using Generative AI to Create Compelling Closing Arguments in Complex Litigation

In our recent article “Understanding GenAI Response Limits: What Every Legal Professional Should Know,” we explored how legal professionals can overcome the traditional length limitations of Large Language Models that...more

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Looking Ahead: 2025 Trial Services Trends

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Litigation frequently relies on trial services—jury and trial consulting, trial graphics and demonstratives, and trial presentation and technology services. High-risk cases often involve complex information, data, facts, and...more

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Tips for Paralegals and Litigation Support Professionals – May 2024

May 5, 2024 – Imports of TextMap Annotations Into OnCue As Deposition Designations - The OnCue trial electronic presentation software makes it easy to import deposition designations added as annotations in TextMap as new...more

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The Challenges of Integrating AI-Generated Evidence Into the Legal System

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the legal system heralds a transformative era marked by both innovation and unprecedented challenges. After some lawyers made headlines for submitting legal briefs with...more

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