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Adapting Trial Graphics to Jurors’ New Media Expectations

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Trial graphics are instrumental in conveying your story to today’s jurors. Presenting an understandable argument to a jury usually involves technology-driven visual communication in the form of demonstrative exhibits and...more

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Dynamic ESI: eDiscovery Best Practices for Legal Professionals

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To shed light on the impact of managing of dynamic electronically stored information (ESI) on legal and compliance processes, Pagefreezer hosted a webinar featuring Mike Quartararo from ACEDS (Association of Certified...more

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Mitigating Chain of Custody Risks with Digital Evidence

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If you’re an attorney, a paralegal, an investigator, a law enforcement officer, or even if you just watch a lot of legal dramas on television, you’re likely familiar with the term “chain of custody”....more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 33 - Framing the Narrative: Journalism's Influence on the Presumption of Innocence

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In this insightful episode, Pulitzer-nominated journalist Mark Di Ionno talks candidly about how the media can affect the court of public opinion for defendants facing criminal accusations. Throughout Mark’s 40+ years of...more

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Defending Against Courtroom Conspiracies Through Storytelling

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Misinformation "poses an unprecedented threat in 2024," according to NBC News. No matter which side of the many social divides someone stands on, they can find a readily available source to support their opinion—and a...more

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Avoiding Trials on Social Media: Obtaining protective orders to prevent trying your case on social media (or online)

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Discovery can be a harrowing and intrusive process for all litigants. As federal and state rules allow for broad discovery of information relevant to any party’s claims or defenses, individuals and business are compelled to...more

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Cleaning Up Some Misconceptions About New York’s Laundry Detergent Ban

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Earlier this year, the news was rampant with misleading stories that New York became the first state in the union to ban certain laundry detergents for containing 1,4-Dioxane after a third-party lab conducted testing on...more

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Social Media Dos & Don’ts for Expert Witnesses

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Being an expert witness is a demanding task, but an expert’s testimony is crucial and can either make or break a client’s case. Credibility is paramount for any expert witness; it is the foundation an expert stands on to...more

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[Event] 14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition - May 3rd - 4th, Toronto, ON, Canada

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The Canadian Institute’s 14th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition, returns with curated programming that delves into the most critical challenges and controversial issues facing police services, police...more

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Here’s how social media research can make a difference in trial outcomes.  

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Social media has become embedded in the fabric of America. Internet-connected devices are rarely far from reach, whether individuals are standing still or on the go. People often spend hours posting, viewing, and sharing...more

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Remember that Feelings Trump Facts

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In recent days, I’ve been thinking about all of the “QAnon” followers, and how and whether they are reconciling recent events with their belief in Donald Trump’s role in purging the top echelons of politics and society before...more

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Political Affiliations and Jury Selection: Using Social Media and Voir Dire to Impact Juror Selection and Outcomes

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With today’s ever-changing political climate, a juror’s political affiliation is an important factor to consider throughout the voir dire process.  Political attitudes can create gridlocks, contention and animosity among...more

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Ask the Court to Help You Look for Stealth Jurors

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When Trump associate Roger Stone was sentenced last month for obstruction of Congress and witness tampering, there was some pushback from media, Stone’s legal team, and the President himself targeting the jury’s foreperson, a...more

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De-Stealth Your Potential Juror

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Harvey Weinstein goes to trial this week. Out of approximately eighty women accusing the former Hollywood mogul of sexual misconduct over the past few decades, two assault cases will be heard by a jury this week in Manhattan....more

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Adapt to the Online Brain

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Many to most of my readers will be old enough to remember when there was no Internet. Or, perhaps, you’ll remember a time when “going online” meant connecting through a noisy modem and a telephone line. Even more of you will...more

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Solving the Problem(s) of Multidistrict Litigation, Part 2: Choosing Cases for Bellwether Trials

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In our previous blog post about multidistrict litigation (MDL), we discussed the problem of identifying meritless claims and how social media evidence can help counsel identify those claims. But what happens next? After the...more

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Two Murder Investigations in the Last Week Highlight eDiscovery’s Role in Criminal Investigations

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Two recent murder cases have again highlighted the use of electronic forensics to solve cases that only a few decades ago, would have been difficult to crack in the relatively short time frame between the crime and the...more

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Anonymous Online Speech: Considerations for Victims and Speakers

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In today’s world — where social media has become a source of news for many — companies and individuals often find themselves the subject of negative and anonymous online comments. These comments can give rise to legal claims...more

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Fairness in the Adversary Process (Part One): Lawyers and the Discovery of the Truth

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Our adversarial legal system contemplates that each party will have the opportunity to fully investigate the facts of a dispute and bring to the attention of the trier of fact those facts most favorable to its position. This...more

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How a Multifaceted Lawyer Takes on Multidistrict Litigation

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Sean Burke, Partner at Duane Morris, fills us in on the challenges of multidistrict litigation, the advantages of social media evidence, and new medical device technology. Sean Burke, a partner at Duane Morris LLP,...more

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No Privilege Extended to Communications With Public Relations Consultant

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Social media has become part of our daily lives. Information is routinely disseminated in the public sphere via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media outlets. It is therefore no surprise that we often see high...more

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Fight Fire With Fire: Using Artificial Intelligence to Find Discoverable Information Online

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Here’s a scenario that might be common enough in your day-to-day life: imagine that you’ve misplaced your wallet. (Apparently, Americans do this a lot. Statistics show we spend two and a half days each year looking for...more

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Snap! And You Miss It: The Legal Risks of Snapchat and Disappearing Evidence in the Workplace

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Snapchat and other photo-sharing apps have redefined how users—and employees share information. Due to the ephemeral nature of Snapchat photos and videos, employers may face hurdles in identifying and investigating workplace...more

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New York State Appellate Court Broadens Discoverability of Private Photos on Social Media

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There is an evolving body of case law relating to the discoverability of social media. Recently, a New York state appellate decision extended access to plaintiffs’ posts to include private photos in which they are “tagged,”...more

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What’s Happening? The Impact of FRE 902(14) on eDiscovery.

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Be careful what you post on  the Internet. Not everyone listens to this warning, and those who ignore it could see their posts, tweets, shares, and likes front and center — in court....more

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