Is computer-assisted review, or predictive coding, the holy grail for in-house counsel? Will it finally curb the explosive growth in costs for electronic discovery in large-data-volume cases?
Not yet, but predictive coding is here to stay. If used effectively, predictive coding can be a valuable tool, significantly cutting fees generated by outside counsel to review and code documents in large, complex litigation. Using predictive coding effectively, however, typically requires buy-in from all parties — as well as the court, if one side objects to its use.
