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AI Search Can Find the Meaning. But Still Miss the Evidence This is the second article in a three-part series exploring Hybrid Search and what becomes possible when keyword search, semantic search, and continuous active learning work together. The first article, “Keyword Search Isn’t Dead. Searching With Keywords Alone Should Be.” was published by EDRM
Keyword Search Isn’t Dead. Searching With Keywords Alone Should Be Keyword, semantic search and continuous active learning solve different problems. Used together, they can find evidence that any one method would miss. Published by EDRM and JD Supra 09-2026 By John Tredennick and Dr. William Webber The most dangerous document in a case may be
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Building a Better Training Protocol for AI Review How ReviewPartner turns protocol gaps into structured questions for the review manager By John Tredennick Every document review starts with a training protocol. The review manager uses it to teach reviewers about the case, the legal issues, the key people, entities and time periods, and what is
The Hardest Prompt Is the First One Introducing Prompt Helper, now available in Alchemy. Discovery professionals who have moved from keyword search to generative AI know the promise. Instead of constructing Boolean queries and reviewing hit lists, you ask questions and get answers. But anyone who has worked on a new matter knows the catch.
Is 2026 the tipping point for discovery and investigations? This webinar explores what’s changed, what’s working today, and why the next 18 months will redefine how legal teams operate.
AI Review 2.0: Why Document-Driven Review Produces Better Results—and Puts You Back in Control Originally published by EDRM and in JD Supra (2/16/2026) By John Tredennick The argument for AI-powered document review is all but over. Large language models are smarter, faster, more consistent, and less expensive than human review teams. I made that case
Beyond Keywords: How Semantic Search is Transforming Discovery Originally published by EDRM and in JD Supra (2/03/2026) By John Tredennick Anyone who has conducted document review knows the frustration of keyword search. You craft what seems like a comprehensive list of terms, run your searches, and still miss documents you know should be there. The
Five Reasons Why Your Best Document Reviewer Isn’t Human Anymore Originally published by EDRM and in JD Supra (1/27/2026) By John Tredennick A year ago, skeptics questioned whether AI could reliably review documents. Today, those skeptics are watching others finish reviews in weeks instead of months at a fraction of the cost. Contract reviewers who
Join us on March 13th at 1 pm ET for a groundbreaking EDRM webinar that will explore advanced techniques for using Generative AI to master complex investigations and discovery. Our panel will demonstrate how legal professionals are fundamentally shifting from traditional keyword searches and hit lists to asking questions and receiving comprehensive, actionable answers—a transformation that dramatically accelerates workflow for investigation reports, case preparation and strategic decision-making.
Our founder spent two decades as a trial lawyer before building discovery technology for another twenty. The articles, webinars, and book you’ll find here reflect that experience — practical guidance for legal and investigation professionals navigating the AI shift.
