Empowering Pittsburgh’s Youth As members of the Pittsburgh community, SMI Aware and our employees participate in a variety of community activities and projects. One of these efforts is our support for The Neighborhood Academy The Neighborhood Academy is a faith-based,…
Fixing a leaky faucet? DIY might be a smart, cost-effective choice. But when it comes to social media discovery and analysis, the stakes are much higher. Legal teams who take a DIY approach risk missing key evidence, mishandling data, or…
NFTs—non-fungible tokens—first made waves in the digital art world, with million-dollar headlines and celebrity buzz. Now, they’re entering the legal and intellectual property arena, including an unexpected player: NFT patents. The idea of NFT patents may seem futuristic, but the…
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have made headlines for their jaw-dropping sales often reaching into the millions. But behind the hype lies a growing need for legal clarity. As NFTs gain mainstream traction, more individuals and companies are seeking ways to protect…
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken center stage in digital commerce, with record-breaking sales like CryptoPunk #8857 fetching $6.6 million in 2021. As NFTs disrupt traditional models of ownership and value—extending from digital art to concert tickets and even physical goods—they…
The legal industry often lags behind other industry sectors in adapting to technological change. The result – losing out to competitors, and non-law firm solutions. Savvy law firms recognize the interaction of law and technology and leverage legal tech to…
Social media profiles hold vast amounts of personal and professional information – freely posted, widely accessible, and often permanent. Because of this, they’ve become a powerful resource in legal discovery. But attorneys must navigate ethical and procedural boundaries when requesting…
Social media content is rarely protected by privacy or privilege when it comes to legal discovery. Yet, objections to social media discovery requests are common—especially when requests are too broad. To succeed, litigants must limit requests to content that is…
While few civil cases reach trial, the discovery process often determines how, and if, they resolve. As legal practices evolve alongside technology, e-discovery has become both essential and increasingly complex. Despite being a cornerstone of modern litigation, electronic discovery remains…
Understanding social media platforms is key for legal professionals. Leveraging social media collection through e-discovery has become an essential element of much of today’s litigation. Savvy law firms recognize the need to develop and maintain a potent social media presence…