How GenAI Is Replacing Traditional First-Level Review
The Inevitable Evolution of Legal Review For decades, the initial culling and categorization of electronically stored information (ESI) in eDiscovery—commonly known as first-level review or first pass review—has been a necessary, yet often painful, component of legal proceedings. It was a process characterized by its labor-intensive nature, significant cost, and inherent inconsistencies. Legal teams would deploy vast numbers of contract attorneys to […]
CLOC 2026 Recap: How AI Strategy Is Rapidly Evolving
The move from Vegas to Chicago almost drummed up as much buzz as the announcement of Claude Legal at this year’s conference. This was my second CLOC, and it was, as usual, a great conference for me to check the pulse of the Legal Operations community. What were the sessions focused on, what was […]
Why MARC Investigate Represents the Future of Corporate Investigations
In corporate investigations, speed and accuracy are critical. Whether responding to a whistleblower report, an IP theft allegation, or a regulatory inquiry, legal teams must quickly uncover the facts. Traditional investigation workflows—collecting data, outsourcing processing, and relying on manual firstpass review—are slow, costly, and expose organizations to unnecessary risk. MARC Investigate offers a modern alternative, […]
The Future of Document Review: Why GenAI is No Longer Optional in 2026
As we navigate the legal landscape of 2026, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a competitive advantage to a fundamental necessity. The “AI bubble” that many skeptics predicted would burst has instead matured into the integrated backbone of modern legal practice. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in the realm of […]
Insights from CLOC 2025 – By Steve Rapp
Maximizing Efficiency and Innovation in Legal Operations:My Insights from CLOC 2025 By: Steve Rapp Last week at CLOC Global Institute 2025, I had the opportunity to engage in discussions about the future of Legal Operations and the role technology plays in transforming internal processes. As someone deeply involved in the legal technology space, but who […]
The Moment — By Stephen Goldstein
I’m just back from Legalweek – and what a week it was! While not on the law firm side this year, I found myself in a familiar role – explaining technology through live demos. But this wasn’t just any technology, it was a solution I helped design from the ground up. That made it even […]
Think Fast — By Steve Goldstein
In early 2023, I wrote about the pace of change in the legal technology industry. Now, two years later, I’m writing about… the unprecedented rate of change in the legal tech industry. It’s getting faster—so fast that keeping track of new companies and products is nearly impossible. Which brings us to next week. Legalweek NYC. […]
Burden of Proof — By Stephen Goldstein
I presented at an industry conference in 2019. From the stage, I asked a room of 400 litigation support and eDiscovery professionals: “How many of you are using predictive coding as a routine workflow?” Four hands went up. Four. Out of 400. This was 10 years after predictive coding became widely available, yet the adoption […]
Reasonable Doubt — By Stephen Goldstein
When it comes to document review, people keep asking whether GenAI can “think like a lawyer.” But let’s be real—when was the last time anyone questioned: Why a predictive coding model assigned a document a 0.62 relevance score? How a CAL process prioritized likely relevant documents? Whether the keywords in a search were ever […]
Cost Savings in Legal Document Review: The Altorney Advantage
Legal document review is a critical yet often costly component of litigation and compliance work. Managing large volumes of data while maintaining accuracy and efficiency can strain resources and budgets. However, with the right approach and tools, law firms can significantly reduce costs without sacrificing quality. At Altorney, we specialize in delivering cost-effective solutions that […]