Insiders' Guide to Technology-Assisted Review (TAR)

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• Preface vii Introduction—Evolution of TAR 1Note 3CHAPTER 1 TAR: A Structural Analysis 5The Core Task of eDiscovery 61.1 Linear Review 71.2 TAR 81.3 Hybrid Systems 121.4 Summary 13CHAPTER 2 TAR and The Case Law 152.1 Introduction 152.2 Emerging Case Law 182.3 Conclusion 29Notes 30CHAPTER 3 The Economics of TAR 333.1 Overview 333.2 Defining Cost Metrics 333.3 Comparison to Linear Review 373.4 Comparison: TAR to TAR 413.5 Pilot Projects 413.6 Alternative Value Considerations 423.7 Hidden Costs and False Savings 433.8 Conclusion 44Notes 44CONCLUSION 47APPENDIX 49ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS 75INDEX 79