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Mastering the Facts: Drive Litigation and Arbitration Success with CaseMap+™︎

By: Justin Leveille, Product Specialist, LexisNexis Canada

Arbitration or litigation, the advantage goes to the side that masters the facts. Discover how disorganization derails even strong cases — and how CaseMap+ empowers legal teams to turn complex information into compelling, evidence-backed narratives.


When legal disputes arise, the question of arbitration vs. litigation often hinges on factors like confidentiality, cost, and procedural flexibility. But regardless of which path is chosen, one truth remains: the side with the clearest, most organized grasp of the facts usually wins.

In high-stakes matters — from complex commercial disputes to multi-party arbitrations — lawyers are tasked with untangling thousands of pages of documents, dozens of witness statements, and months (or even years) of events. Without a system to connect all the pieces, even the strongest arguments can falter.

The Hidden Risk: Facts Without a Framework

Many litigation and arbitration teams still rely on spreadsheets, email threads, and shared drives to manage evidence and chronologies. The result?

  • Critical facts get buried
  • Links between evidence and legal issues are missed
  • Timelines become fragmented across multiple files

In arbitration — where there is little room for surprise or delay — a disorganized case file can cost more than just time; it can cost credibility. In litigation, it can mean losing control of the narrative.

Why Fact Management Is a Strategic Advantage

The best advocates don’t just know the law — they can tell the most compelling fact-based story. A well-prepared chronology:

  • Shows decision-makers exactly what happened and when.
  • Connects each event to the legal issues in dispute.
  • Anticipates and neutralizes the opposing party’s narrative.

This is where CaseMap+ gives litigation teams a strategic edge.

CaseMap+: Turning Raw Information Into a Winning Narrative

CaseMap+ is a litigation management tool that helps legal teams capture, connect, and present every fact in a matter — all in one secure platform.

Here’s how it gives arbitration and litigation teams an edge:

  • Centralized fact management: Store all facts, issues, documents, and people in a single, searchable workspace.
  • Evidence linking: Connect each fact to the supporting document, testimony, or exhibit — making proof just one click away.
  • Chronology building: Automatically generate detailed timelines to visualize the sequence of events.
  • Collaboration-ready: Keep the entire team aligned, whether in the same office or across time zones.

A Real-World Example

Consider a commercial arbitration involving a supply chain dispute. The claimant’s case hinges on demonstrating that delivery delays were caused by the respondent’s failure to provide key materials on time.

With CaseMap+:

  1. Every delay event is logged as a fact and linked to the corresponding shipment record, email, or contract clause.
  2. A master chronology maps delays against contractual deadlines.
  3. Evidence reports are ready for submission to the tribunal — no last-minute hunting through email archives.

By the time the hearing begins, the team can present a clean, indisputable chain of events that aligns perfectly with their legal arguments.

Why It Matters in Arbitration and Litigation

In arbitration, where confidentiality and efficiency are paramount, CaseMap+ streamlines preparation so teams can focus on persuasive advocacy rather than data wrangling.

In litigation, where every fact can be challenged, CaseMap+ ensures the evidence is instantly accessible and linked directly to the issues in dispute.

From Day One to Decision

Whether your matter is heading to court or the arbitration table, success depends on control of the facts. With CaseMap+, you can move from reactive document handling to proactive case strategy — giving your clients confidence and your team a clear path to victory.

See how CaseMap+ can transform your next arbitration or litigation case from chaos to clarity. Request a demo today.