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…
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The Ethical Risks of Using “Friending” to Obtain Personal Information
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…
Understanding Discoverability of Social Media Evidence
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…
Best Practices for Discovery and Preservation of Social Media Evidence
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…
What Social Media Evidence is Admissible in Court?
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…
Top Technology Trends Impacting 2022
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…
Maintaining Privacy and Avoiding Bias in Social Media Investigations
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…
Can Defendants Delete or Hide Social Media Data When Facing a Lawsuit?
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…
What’s the First Step In Deposition Preparation?
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…
Why Reality TV Requires Social Media Vetting
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”…