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Debunking the Seven Biggest Myths of Predictive Coding
Litigation is at a watershed. There is near universal agreement that the volume of information and expense of document review is crippling a fragile system.
Opinions diverge, however, as to how to best address this challenge. The call to apply technology to the crisis is louder than ever given Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck's opinion validating the use of predictive coding in Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe & MSL Group, 11 Civ. 1279 (ALC) (AJP) (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 24, 2012). See, “Protocols and Pitfalls for Leveraging Technology: Assisted Review in the Da Silva Moore Era,” in the May issue of LJN's Legal Tech Newsletter, http://bit.ly/K01L6g.
Simply stated, predictive coding combines technology and well-defined processes to enable a machine to evaluate documents that attorneys code as responsive, privileged or key. Following its assessment of these records, the software identifies similar documents from among those that remain unreviewed. By analyzing references in the text of each record for common themes and concepts, it identifies further concepts of the same type.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.