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Conclusion Predictive coding is a powerful tool in the arsenal of eDiscovery. When used correctly, it can substantially reduce the volume of documents that must be considered for production or for evaluation of responsiveness. Predictive coding is not a substitute for legal judgment, but an amplifier of it, bringing higher levels of consistency, efficacy, accuracy, and efficiency. For the producing party, it promises to return more focused documents more economically. For the requesting party, it promises to return more complete and focused documents in a shorter period of time. In many cases, predictive coding provides an all-around win, moving litigation to the merits of the case, addressing Rule 1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure "to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding."