What is the first step in handling suppressed documents after the Coverage Review?

The first step in handling suppressed documents after the Coverage Review involves searching for high-ranking documents that do not have an AL designation. This is an important initial action because it allows analysts to identify which documents are significant and worth examining further. High-ranking documents generally have a greater potential to be relevant to the case or investigation, and not having an AL designation suggests that they may have been overlooked or not flagged for further review in the previous analysis stages.

By focusing on these high-ranking, unflagged documents, teams can efficiently address pertinent information and prioritize their review processes. This strategy helps in ensuring that potentially critical evidence is not missed, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of the document review process following the Coverage Review.

In contrast, tasks like grouping documents by textual near duplicates or mass coding are subsequent steps that would typically follow after identifying these important documents. They require a foundational understanding of which documents merit additional scrutiny based on their relevance and ranking.