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The Art and Science of Culling Data by Keyword

By Peter McLaughlin
June 28, 2006

e-Discovery is a large process that has become many smaller ones, each requiring expert and diligent attention. Culling large data sets by keyword is no different from other elements of e-discovery projects, except, unfortunately, in one sense: Although it's a process in electronic-discovery projects, it's one that too often doesn't receive the time or consideration it deserves.

It's sad, and a bracing return on an ill-placed investment, when this typical approach to keyword data set-culling is taken: Legal teams throw together a list of important people, products or transactions, apply a wild card or two, and figure that this tack will capture all the necessary documents for review.

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