In today’s legal climate, failure to include social media as part of the discovery process can be a detrimental oversight. Likewise, failure to preserve social media content requested as part of the discovery process can be costly. The bottom line…
When looking for evidence in a case, social media is an obvious choice. People share so much of their lives and their opinions on social media. Social media accounts can provide additional information beyond what can be obtained through traditional…
Social media has changed how the professional landscape looks. Businesses now advertise on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Heads of organizations have social media accounts and post to social media regularly. This has created a vast amount of information that could…
Social media is a huge part of our lives. We share everything from what we’re having for breakfast, to our feelings about politics, to pictures of our family, friends, and beloved pets. Because we share so much of our lives…
Social media evidence has become a key component in litigation. Evaluating what a person posts to their social media accounts has become a standard part of discovery and is often a critical case component. But knowing what types of evidence…
As the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, the impact on businesses and industries worldwide is ongoing. Clients increasingly demand transparency and predictability in pricing and consistency in communication and service from law firms. It’s more crucial than ever…
These days, most people live large portions of their lives “online.” While social media emphasizes “sharing,” there are still several areas where people expect – and are entitled – to maintain a measure of privacy. Financial information, such as credit…
Every state’s laws are different, and once information is removed from the web, there usually is not much to be done in terms of recovering it. There is a truism that nothing ever really disappears from the web. However, this…
Legal depositions aim to establish timelines and a narrative. Given that, if you enter a deposition without one of SMI Aware’s Deep Reports, you are not fully prepared. A Deep Report, as early in the process as possible, helps to…
Reality TV audiences want the thrill of the natural performer. But industry executives know that dealing with an unknown person is not always a risk that pays off. When competition shows seek to make a star out of an “average”…