Document Review

/ˈdɒk.jʊ.mənt rɪˈvjuː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of examining and analyzing documents to identify relevant information for legal cases or compliance.
    The law firm assigned several paralegals to conduct a thorough document review for the upcoming trial.

Forms

  • document reviews

Commentary

Document review is a critical step in litigation and regulatory investigations, often supported by technology to manage volume and relevance.

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