Rethinking Document Review: The Future is Data Review
“Meaningful innovation does not need to be based on outright invention. Rather, there is an exhilarating shortcut. It is based on bold, new combinations of already existing components that simultaneously unlock heightened levels of consumer value and reduce costs.”
Gabor George Burt
For as long as the legal profession has been resolving disputes, lawyers have looked at documents to glean and extract legally significant insights from them. The move from manageable amounts of paper, through the eDiscovery explosion in volume of documents, to today’s proliferation of new discovery data types (chat, images, structured data), the attorney review process has adapted to the circumstances. As paper became too voluminous it was imaged and OCR’d, as eDiscovery volumes became too large for linear review TAR models have been used to speed the review. Until now the majority, of review has been document-based. The introduction of non-documents into discovery gives us an opportunity to rethink not just how we review the new data types, but also how we can do a better job on traditional documents. Value in document review is calculated based on as through a search and retrieval of legally significant insights at the most cost effect and time efficient manner.
Taking inspiration from Slingshot author Gabor George Burt, often times high value innovative solutions can be created through unique uses for existing technologies. Viewing document review through a data-centric lenses allows us to generate far more value.
Let’s break down what that looks like.
Transforming Traditional Document Review
The landscape of legal document review is rapidly evolving. As the volume and complexity of discovery data continues to grow, traditional methods of legal document review are becoming increasingly inadequate (including TAR, along with even more traditional methods such as linear review). Recognizing the limitations of traditional methods, Lineal has pioneered an innovative set of solutions to address new review methodologies through our Amplify Review offering.
The Genesis of Amplify Review
Amplify Review was born from Lineal’s commitment to addressing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with traditional eDiscovery document review. Traditional review processes are often labor-intensive, time-consuming, expensive and focused on entire documents rather than legally relevant data within documents. Reviewer hours spent reviewing documents drives up costs and also introduces human error variability in the quality of reviews as reviewers disparate interpretation of instructions introduce inconsistencies. To combat this, TAR (Technology Assisted Review) algorithms can be used to significantly improve review speed and standardization of document review. However, Lineal sought to create a solution that would provide even higher quality reviews with greater efficiency and speed to insight by focusing on data review methodologies.
What is Data Review?
Data Review, at its core, is about leveraging advanced technology to streamline and enhance the document review process. It involves using powerful analytics and search tools to sift through vast amounts of data, identify relevant subsets of data within documents (e.g. what text make them responsive, what communicators are potentially privilege, etc.) and categorize them individually or en masse more effectively. This approach reduces error-prone manual effort and dramatically cuts down on review time and costs.
The Amplify Advantage
Amplify Review stands out due to its data-centric approach. By integrating advanced analytics and with traditional SME review and TAR tools, Amplify enables a more fastidious breakdown of document populations based on data elements, providing deeper insights and enhancing the overall understanding of discovery facts or insights within the data corpus.
Enhanced Culling Capabilities: Amplify offers expanded culling efforts at a fixed fee rate, quickly removing non-relevant material before review. This ensures that only pertinent data is reviewed, saving time and resources.
Cost-Effective Solutions: With a fixed fee pricing model, Amplify reduces reliance on manual efforts and cuts costs. Clients benefit from predictable pricing and significant cost savings.
Data-Focused Process: Amplify’s data-driven strategies drive high productivity and accuracy in reviews. Customizable workflows designed by Lineal’s consultants ensure that the review process meets the specific needs of each case, enhancing relevance and effectiveness.
Defensible Workflows and Outputs: Amplify ensures decisions made are clear, transparent and defensible. This is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the review process.
Scalability and Adaptability: Amplify is designed to handle diverse data types and complex case requirements. Its flexible framework allows for customization, making it adaptable to various legal matters.
How Amplify Data Review Works
The Amplify Review process is designed to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Here’s a glimpse into the workflow:
Document Categorization: Using Amplify and other tools, the document population is broken down into discrete sets for analysis. These sets are labeled and presented to the client for feedback.
Non-Relevant Culling: Amplify’s bots and analytics tools identify and remove non-relevant data, streamlining the review process.
Relevant Data Identification: Amplify identifies relevant data and gray area documents requiring further assessment, ensuring comprehensive review.
Privilege Flagging: PrivFinder isolates documents likely to contain privileged content, ensuring they are handled appropriately.
Review and Release: The final review of all relevant documents is completed, and the data is released to the client.
Conclusion
“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.”
William Pollard
While traditional review methods may feel familiar and comfortable, adapting new methods will ensure success and client satisfaction. Amplify Review is not just a product; it’s a paradigm shift from document to data review. By standardizing data review procedures and leveraging advanced analytics, Lineal is setting new benchmarks for the industry. Clients benefit from reduced costs, increased efficiency, and higher quality reviews. Amplify Review’s ability to quickly sift through vast data sets minimizes unnecessary expenditures and ensures that no critical data is overlooked, thereby mitigating legal risks. Amplify Review is a testament to Lineal’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the legal services industry. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, solutions like Amplify Review will play a crucial role in shaping the future of legal document review.
For more information on Lineal’s Amplify Review services, visit Lineal’s website or contact info@lineal.com.