Technology Assisted Review (TAR), or some variation of it, has been dominating the document review conversation for nearly a decade now. From TAR to Continuous Active Learning (CAL) to the expanding capabilities of Generative AI in eDiscovery, industry narratives often position automation as the primary solution to control costs, expedite timelines, and manage expanding data volumes. While these tools do offer significant value in many contexts, it is important to recognize that traditional, linear document review remains relevant, and sometimes preferable.
