Accelerating a DOJ Second Request Through Advanced Analytics

A major U.S. telecommunications company engaged Cimplifi to support an accelerated Department of Justice (DOJ) Second Request related to a proposed acquisition. Facing an aggressive substantial compliance target and heightened regulatory scrutiny, the client needed a partner with deep analytics expertise, proven workflows, and the ability to execute quickly alongside outside counsel.

The Challenge

Second Requests are among the most demanding forms of regulatory discovery, requiring organizations to identify, analyze, and produce large volumes of potentially relevant information under strict deadlines. In this matter, the client faced several unique challenges:

• An accelerated substantial compliance target of approximately 45-60 days
• Intense DOJ antitrust scrutiny tied to a high-profile acquisition
• Complex data sources, including modern collaboration content and linked documents
• A counsel-led discovery strategy that required precise execution and flexibility

Despite involving a relatively small custodian population, the technical complexity of the data and compressed timeline demanded a highly strategic approach.

A Targeted Analytics-First Strategy

Cimplifi was selected as the analytics and technology-assisted review (TAR) partner, working closely with outside counsel to accelerate insight while maintaining defensibility. Rather than relying on a traditional review-heavy model, the engagement focused on advanced analytics, workflow optimization, and strategic data management.

Advanced Analytics and TAR

Using a Brainspace-driven analytics workflow, Cimplifi helped counsel quickly understand data composition, identify key themes and relationships, and prioritize the most relevant information for review. These workflows enabled legal teams to focus resources where they mattered most, helping maintain momentum throughout the accelerated timeline.

Strategic Data Reuse

One of the engagement’s most significant efficiency gains came from the reuse of data collected during a related matter. By leveraging previously collected information, Cimplifi reduced redundant collection, processing, and validation activities, helping to:

• Shorten project timelines
• Reduce disruption to custodians
• Control discovery costs
• Maintain consistency across related regulatory matters

This approach significantly reduced the active data footprint while preserving defensibility.

Specialized Linked Document Workflows

Modern workplaces generate increasing amounts of linked and embedded content that do not behave like traditional email attachments. To address this challenge, Cimplifi developed custom workflows to identify, associate, and preserve linked documents within analytics and TAR processes. These specialized workflows improved context preservation, reduced risk, and increased confidence in downstream review decisions.

Results That Supported Regulatory Success

Through a combination of advanced analytics, TAR expertise, and disciplined execution, Cimplifi helped support the client’s accelerated DOJ timeline while delivering a defensible foundation for review and production decisions. Key outcomes included:

• Support for accelerated substantial compliance objectives
• More efficient handling of large and complex datasets
• Validated analytics outputs to guide review decisions
• Seamless coordination with outside counsel
• A focused, high-value engagement that maximized impact while avoiding unnecessary overlap

The engagement demonstrates how organizations can meet demanding Second Request requirements without sacrificing quality, defensibility, or efficiency.

Why Organizations Choose Cimplifi for Second Requests

As regulatory investigations become more complex and timelines continue to tighten, organizations need partners who can deliver both technical depth and practical execution. Cimplifi helps clients navigate high-stakes antitrust and regulatory matters with advanced analytics, TAR expertise, strategic data reuse approaches, and proven collaboration with leading antitrust counsel.

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