Social Media as a Legal Evidence Goldmine Social media offers a wealth of evidence in litigation. From public posts to photos and comments, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok can reveal details about a person’s lifestyle, habits, assets, health, and…
Social Media’s Expanding Role in Litigation Social media has transformed the professional and personal landscape. Today, businesses market on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, while leaders regularly engage audiences through their personal accounts. This flood of online content has created a…
Social media is a huge part of our lives. You can find food diaries, political opinions, pictures of family and friends, and videos. Because we share so much of our lives online, information from social media accounts has played a…
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…
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”…
Each year, millions of people tune in to reality dating shows because of the promise of drama. We all want to see who doesn’t get along with who and the chaos that can ensue when someone is unexpectedly cast aside….
The subject shared three videos showing himself driving while recording himself with heavy firearms in the passenger seat making threats at various individuals and the police. Scope The subject was the unauthorized driver of a truck rented from the client,…