I was afforded the opportunity to attend LegalTech NY this year and previewed some of the latest and greatest software, services and techniques. While I was impressed by many of the offerings, the demo I received from inData on TrialDirector 6 was one of the most memorable. Although the iteration of the product is chock full of new features, one of the key points inData accomplished is often one of the most difficult: they listened to their customers and improved their product in line with many of their suggestions. TrialDirector 6 is not a complete overhaul, but is an important step in the lineage of the offering. Read the rest of this entry »

Trial presentation systems have become an integral part of the trial process. From pre-trial preparation to the actual in-court presentation, the selected trial presentation software and skill of the operator will often contribute to the outcome. Sanction, a product developed by Verdict Systems and now wholly owned by the Alexander Gallo Holdings Company, is considered by many to be one of the top two trial presentation applications on the market today. While this is not intended to demote the abilities of other software applications, such as Visionary, TrialMax or TrialSmart, Sanction and TrialDirector are probably the most common mainstream marketed solutions available. Developing a level of comfort and skill with the software is imperative, and these 8 tips for power users (and even those brand new to the software) will hopefully solidify best practices and sharpen your edge. Read the rest of this entry »

As an active TrialDirector Certified Trainer and in-court specialist, there are several techniques that I continually employ which save time, assist in quality control and offer a significant advantage. Among the dozens of steps and pieces of advice one could impart, these five top tips can assist professionals who regularly use the software. These tips are focused on strengthening case preparation, verifying database and image path integrity and customizing the interface to the specific needs of the case. Read the rest of this entry »