Could communicating in emojis open yourself up to a lawsuit? Nowadays, it’s possible! While just about everyone enjoys a good smiley face 😂 or the occasional peace sign ✌️, emojis are posing a new challenge to both legal and eDiscovery…
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From Claim Investigations to Underwriting: Social Media Research in Insurance
There’s no doubt that social media networking has changed the way people interact. Social media has contributed to an increasing amount of publicly available information. Over 70% of people use social media to share and promote themselves, what they’re doing,…
Building Circumstantial Evidence in Social Media & Web Discovery
In today’s legal landscape, the role of social media in discovery is impossible to ignore. Whether you’re handling employment disputes, criminal cases, personal injury claims, or family law matters, there’s a wealth of information available online—and missing it could mean…
Social Media Discovery for High-Profile Subjects
What you need to know Social media discovery for high-profile subjects is all the rage. And in the era of influencers and viral fame, cases involving high-profile individuals require a different level of care—and complexity. At SMI Aware, we follow…
eDiscovery and Social Media: How It’s Done
With an increase in cases involving social media evidence, it’s important to know how the e-discovery process works for your case. Here’s a breakdown….
Social Media Platforms for Litigators: Are You Socially Savvy?
Not long ago, most written evidence in litigation came from public records and official documents. Today? The landscape has shifted. Social media platforms have added new layers of complexity—and opportunity— to discovery. Content shared online can now be used as…
The Risks of Tipping-Off the Subject in a Social Media Investigation
What happens when you tip-off the subject of a case, effectively letting them know that you’re looking into their social media profiles for evidence? Turns out, a lot….
Business Leaders Are Taking Social Media Law Courses
Don’t learn your lesson the hard way. It may be time to take a class on social media law, or just reach out to get expert help to navigate a complex topic….
Friending to Gain Access is an Unethical Behavior in Litigation
There are many unethical behaviors to avoid when in the middle of a court case. You may be unknowingly engaging in these behaviors. Here is what to avoid….
Automated Tools in Social Media Intelligence
Automated tools for social media evidence gathering is not recommended. The risk of false positives is too great, and these automated tools are not able to provide a human element that can make the difference to your case. …