In 2011, an article in the New York Times, citing the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for eDiscovery, predicted that “armies of expensive lawyers” would soon be “replaced by cheaper software.” The piece highlighted a selling point for legal services clients: “‘From a legal … Read more about Better Living for eDiscovery Lawyers Through Artificial Intelligence Technology
The Limits of Technology—and Why We Still Need People
There’s no doubt about it: artificial intelligence (AI) has made amazing advances. AI systems had already mastered Jeopardy! and chess, and now another AI has bested the human champion in the complex game of Go. AI isn’t just playing games, either. If you want to drop $16,000 for a holiday gift, … Read more about The Limits of Technology—and Why We Still Need People
How Artificial Intelligence Saves Money on eDiscovery
We’ve written recently about eDiscovery applications of natural language processing, a specific type of artificial intelligence (AI) and about how AI can streamline eDiscovery and make your work easier. Since time is, as always, money, it should come as no surprise that AI is also a powerful … Read more about How Artificial Intelligence Saves Money on eDiscovery
Artificial Intelligence Is Making eDiscovery Easier, But It Won’t Take Your Job Completely
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all over the headlines. If you’ve shied away from reading about technology because you think it’s too complex to figure out, stop worrying. The details of how AI works may be mind-bending, but the upshot is that it can make your life—and your eDiscovery—easier. … Read more about Artificial Intelligence Is Making eDiscovery Easier, But It Won’t Take Your Job Completely
Natural Language Processing: Artificial Intelligence Applications in eDiscovery
The next time you start to type a Google search, text message, or email, pay attention to the suggestions that your computer or phone starts throwing at you. Whether you knew it or not, that’s artificial intelligence (AI) at work. Specifically, it’s a type of AI known as natural language processing … Read more about Natural Language Processing: Artificial Intelligence Applications in eDiscovery
Global Data Privacy Requirements—Expanding Beyond the European Union
The launch of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) established 2018 as the year of data privacy, spurring other countries to enact their own laws or update their existing system of laws. Even the U.S. has gotten in on the game, with a new law in California and a potential … Read more about Global Data Privacy Requirements—Expanding Beyond the European Union
7 Steps to Saving Money on Large, Complex eDiscovery Projects
Facing a new legal or regulatory matter where you have to review terabytes of data? If so, you’re probably wondering how to justify the potential cost of such a project—and how to avoid breaking the bank! The key is to not go it alone. By partnering with an experienced eDiscovery provider, you … Read more about 7 Steps to Saving Money on Large, Complex eDiscovery Projects
How to Balance eDiscovery Obligations and Data Privacy Rights
Imagine this scenario: Your company has customers around the world, with the majority in the U.S., but a non-negligible fraction in the EU. Mindful of those in the EU, you carefully researched your obligations under the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and set up an approach that would … Read more about How to Balance eDiscovery Obligations and Data Privacy Rights
One-Stop eDiscovery: A Customized Approach Offering Seamless Transitions and Lower Costs
One of the best things about shopping on Amazon is that you can get just about anything. Looking for a book or a movie to fill an unscheduled evening? Of course it has those. How about a pair of pajamas to wear? No problem. Maybe you need a comfy sofa to sit on while you read or a TV to watch your … Read more about One-Stop eDiscovery: A Customized Approach Offering Seamless Transitions and Lower Costs
AI Is Here to Save eDiscovery—And It’s Not a Moment Too Soon
The world of eDiscovery is at a tipping point. Clients and customers expect their lawyers and law firms to do more than ever, managing and parsing an unprecedented volume of data quickly and effectively. At the same time, they’re demanding lower costs, better-controlled budgets, and transparent … Read more about AI Is Here to Save eDiscovery—And It’s Not a Moment Too Soon
Using eDiscovery Technology to Make the Most of Early Case Assessment
Are you getting enough out of your early case assessment (ECA)? ECA is intended to be a flexible, customized process whereby your organization can rapidly gather and analyze data about a pending or potential matter so you can make an informed decision about what to do. ECA can be slapdash and … Read more about Using eDiscovery Technology to Make the Most of Early Case Assessment
Taming the Data Tiger: 4 Strategies for Government Agencies Responding to eDiscovery Requests
Holding a purge day? Boxing up all paper records and old hard drives and hauling them to a basement for safekeeping, where they’ll never be seen again? While government officials swimming in data may prefer these options for managing their information, they’re legally mandated to do something more: … Read more about Taming the Data Tiger: 4 Strategies for Government Agencies Responding to eDiscovery Requests
