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How to Skip Trace: A Guide for Lawyers

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Of all the challenges inherent in discovery, case strategizing, and trial preparation, a missing witness or other key person may pose the most frustration. Most individuals can be located easily at their place of residence or...more

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Key Discovery Points: ESI Protocol Objection Denial Party

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In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today break down a recent ruling in Hall v. Warren, where a federal judge shut down every single objection raised by the City of...more

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Podcast - Part II: The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives

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In the second part of this special guest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Scott Duval, managing director at FTI Consulting, about the practical aspects of...more

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Podcast - Part I - The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives

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In the first part of this special guest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Scott Duval, managing director at FTI Consulting, to discuss the vital role of trial...more

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Early Case Assessment Best Practices

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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 Future is Now: Why Trial Lawyers and Judges Should Embrace Generative AI Now and How to Do It Safely and Productively

Introduction: The Urgency and Promise of Generative AI in Law - The unprecedented rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide presents the legal profession with a pivotal opportunity for...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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Account for the Transformation of Your Jurors

Will the individuals who serve on your jury be the same people they were before they were called for service and selected? Will they have the same mental habits and preferences they exhibit in their civilian lives outside the...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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How to Choose a Legal Translator

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If you don’t already use legal translators, it’s likely in your firm’s future. Between 2021 and 2023, the slice of American residents categorized as “limited English proficient” (LEP) grew from 25.7 to 29.6 million, a growth...more

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Security Best Practices for Remote Depositions in the Digital Age

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Trial outcomes often hinge on witness testimony. Attorneys collect much of this testimony during a formal process called a deposition. A critical component of discovery, depositions traditionally occur in law offices or...more

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Illumination Zone: Episode 201 | John Tredennick of Merlin Search Technologies sits down with Kaylee & Mary

John Tredennick, CEO and founder of EDRM Trusted Partner, Merlin Search Technologies, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about his journey from litigation partner to eDiscovery entrepreneur, why he founded another...more

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How Court Reporters Can Help Law Firms Control Costs Without Sacrificing Accuracy

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Imagine a legal case where the official transcript is riddled with errors—witness statements are misquoted, key details are missing, and timelines are scrambled. Now, imagine an attorney building their entire case strategy on...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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