Even predictive coding — a relative newcomer compared to, say, using online data hosting platforms or keyword search terms — has been used for a number of years now.
Not exact matches
But one other relatively new development has an
even more direct affect on the contract attorney market and we have discussed it many times: the rapid move toward
predictive coding technology and machine review.
It was an informative gathering with lively roundtable discussions amongst peers on interesting e-discovery topics such as: judges ordering the use of
predictive coding, indexing data by concepts, the practicality of co-operation and disclosure of
predictive coding to opposing counsel, whether it's possible to conduct privilege reviews using
predictive coding and
even securing executive buy - in for «spring cleaning» data remediation projects.
Analytics can help supplement
predictive coding — by visually clarifying its results, accelerating review of the remaining materials, and
even assisting in trial and deposition preparation.
My first thought:
predictive coding should be one screening tool — but like artificial intelligence, it is «artificial» — at some point, there are subtle issues that
even humans view differently — don't reasonable people disagree?
There is a steep, expensive learning curve involved; many mid-sized law firms probably will not profit and
even very large cases only save an average of 15 % using
predictive coding.
Even though supporters of
predictive coding will argue that many of those complexities are largely hidden from actual users of the technology, the promise of cheaper, more efficient e-discovery has yet to outweigh the fear of the unknown for many lawyers.
«Indeed,
even those litigation professionals who have experienced frustration with emerging eDiscovery technology promises — such as
predictive coding and other technology assisted review applications — have found the value of EDA.»
With the introduction of applicant tracking software (ATS) that uses
coding and
predictive equations to screen out applicants, combined with the ever - tightening job market and an influx of qualified candidate, chances of your resume
even getting in front of a decision maker are lower than ever.