What relevance rates should be expected as the review process continues?

The relevance rates expected during the review process generally show gradually declining trends for several reasons. As the review progresses, it often starts with a higher preconception of documents being more relevant. As reviewers become more familiar with the case nuances and begin to apply stringent relevance criteria, they may identify documents that, although once deemed potentially relevant, do not actually meet the established standards.

Additionally, as the team refines its understanding of what constitutes relevance, particularly based on the evolving context of the case, the initial volume of relevant documents tends to decrease. This is a natural part of the review process as the focus sharpens and less relevant material is weeded out. The thoroughness of the review process combined with the ongoing adjustments to relevance criteria further supports this gradual decline in relevance rates.

A steady decline in relevance rates indicates that the review process is helping to filter out the less pertinent documents, leading to a clearer and more relevant set of information for further analysis or presentation.