Pre-Trial Discovery

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May 23, 2024

The Impact of Informal Discovery Conferences: Evidence from the Los Angeles Superior Courts

The study described in this brief delved into the efficacy of informal discovery conferences (IDCs) as a potential remedy to escalating court costs. The findings reveal a 64-percent reduction in the likelihood of discovery motions when IDCs are employed.
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Feb 19, 2024

More Talk, Less Conflict: Evidence from Requiring Informal Discovery Conferences

Discovery is the formal process of exchanging information under the supervision of the courts. This study examines whether case management techniques can reduce the likelihood of a discovery dispute.
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Mar 15, 2023

Rethinking Case Management and the Process of Civil Justice Reform: Summary and Papers Presented at a UCLA-RAND Center for Law and Public Policy Conference

This publication summarizes the discussions and presents four pieces of scholarship presented during the UCLA-RAND Center for Law and Public Policy-sponsored "Rethinking Civil Case Management" conference.
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Apr 11, 2012

Predictive Coding Could Reduce E-Discovery Costs, but More Guidance Needed on Data Preservation

Companies could lower the high cost of large-scale electronic discovery in lawsuits by using a computer application known as predictive coding to reduce the number of documents requiring human review.
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Apr 11, 2012

The Cost of Producing Electronic Documents in Civil Lawsuits: Can They Be Sharply Reduced Without Sacrificing Quality?

According to a RAND study, document review makes up 73 percent of discovery costs. Predictive coding is the most promising option for cutting costs without compromising the quality of the process.

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The Impact of Informal Discovery Conferences: Evidence from the Los Angeles Superior Courts

More Talk, Less Conflict: Evidence from Requiring Informal Discovery Conferences

Rethinking Case Management and the Process of Civil Justice Reform: Summary and Papers Presented at a UCLA-RAND Center for Law and Public Policy Conference

Predictive Coding Could Reduce E-Discovery Costs, but More Guidance Needed on Data Preservation

The Cost of Producing Electronic Documents in Civil Lawsuits: Can They Be Sharply Reduced Without Sacrificing Quality?

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The Impact of Informal Discovery Conferences: Evidence from the Los Angeles Superior Courts

More Talk, Less Conflict: Evidence from Requiring Informal Discovery Conferences

Rethinking Case Management and the Process of Civil Justice Reform: Summary and Papers Presented at a UCLA-RAND Center for Law and Public Policy Conference

Predictive Coding Could Reduce E-Discovery Costs, but More Guidance Needed on Data Preservation

The Cost of Producing Electronic Documents in Civil Lawsuits: Can They Be Sharply Reduced Without Sacrificing Quality?

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