Litigation Prediction Platform Pre/Dicta Expands Into New Motion Types and Case Timelines
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Article Summary
Pre/Dicta, a litigation analytics platform known for its predictive capabilities, is expanding its scope to include new motion types and litigation timelines. Previously limited to motions to dismiss with an 85% accuracy rate, the platform now models likelihoods for motions such as summary judgment, venue transfer, class certification, and motions to compel discovery. Pre/Dicta also introduces case timeline predictions for prediscovery, discovery, and trial stages by using data profiling and identifying “doppelganger” cases and judges. These features enhance legal teams’ ability to predict outcomes by correlating case elements, judges, attorneys, and parties.
The platform’s new functionalities were facilitated by its January acquisition of data from Gavelytics, enabling a broader federal case lifecycle analysis. Users input a case number to receive a comprehensive dashboard featuring motion grant rates, case timelines, and judicial benchmarking. By leveraging data-driven insights, Pre/Dicta empowers legal teams with tools for strategic planning, particularly in litigation cost prediction, timeline forecasting, and motion strategy optimization.
