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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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Application of Work-Product Doctrine to Materials Prepared Years After Incident

In Hall v. Baltimore Police Dept., 2025 WL 1548560 (D. Md. May 30, 2025)(Austin, J.), the Court considered whether materials created many years after the underlying incident were protected under the work-product doctrine. The...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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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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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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[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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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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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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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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Modernizing Florida Litigation: The 2025 Civil Procedure Rule Overhaul

On January 1, 2025, major changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure took effect, transforming how civil cases are managed, litigated, and resolved. Rooted in four landmark Florida Supreme Court decisions issued in 2024,...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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Keeping the Temperature Just Right for Effective eDiscovery Negotiations

“I’ll see you in court!” It’s the rallying cry of legal dramas, glorifying courtroom battles as the pinnacle of advocacy. In reality, however, it’s skilled eDiscovery negotiation—not trial theatrics—that most often determines...more

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Four Practical Use Cases for Applying Text Summarization to eDiscovery

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Text summarization, driven by advances in Gen AI and natural language processing (NLP), has the potential to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making across legal processes. But how can text summarization...more

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[Webinar] Negotiating the Scope of E-Discovery: Proportionality and Pre-Trial Preparation in Complex Litigation - November 1st,...

As the cost associated with e-discovery continues to rise, the focus on proportionality has become much more common. This presentation will offer best practices for engaging in proportionality discussions and successfully...more

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Tips for Paralegals and Litigation Support Professionals – June 2024

6/4/2024 – Effective Use of Courtroom Technology: A Judge’s Guide to Pretrial and Trial - The Federal Judicial Center’s Effective Use of Courtroom Technology: A Judge’s Guide to Pretrial and Trial is an old manual prepared...more

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Trial by Tech: The Evolution of the Digital Courtroom – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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Ever wondered how courtroom battles have evolved with the rise of technology? Join us on this episode of Speaking of Litigation as Epstein Becker Green litigators Ken Kelly, Eric Moran, and Ed Yennock explore how...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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AI’s Role in Deposition Preparation & Analysis

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There’s no denying it—artificial intelligence is changing the legal landscape. Generative AI and the use of machine learning promise to boost efficiency and reduce prep time through multiple phases of litigation.  For...more

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Microsoft Copilot for M365: 4 Readiness Considerations for Legal and eDiscovery Teams

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Enterprise adoption of new technology has always impacted legal and eDiscovery teams. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft’s flagship generative AI tool, is no different. While it promises to increase workplace...more

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[Webinar] Carpe Data! Stop “Ctrl+Fing” Transcripts and Use Testimony Intelligence - August 7th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Despite the ubiquitous advantages of AI-powered eDiscovery, matter management, content analysis, and other solutions, litigation costs and data volumes continue to rise. Is there any end in sight? A traditional tagging and...more

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Modern Attachments in M365 eDiscovery: How Much Do They Really Matter? A Practical Assessment of the Significance of Modern...

eDiscovery has seen substantial transformation recently, characterized by the introduction of complex and continuously evolving data types. This shift has been primarily driven by rapid innovations in technology and the...more

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