Social Media’s Role in Lawsuits
There is no denying that the prevalence of social media has drastically increased worldwide over the past decade. A quick, informal Google search reveals that Facebook averages around 2.91 billion […]
The Use of Social Media in Personal Injury Litigation – What Our Clients Need to Know
It likely started with Friendster – we then moved on to Myspace. Now we have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, Tumblr, LinkedIn and YouTube. There are many others, and there
Live Streaming Dangerous Driving
Many social media platforms have recently enhanced their services to include a live streaming function. Users can film themselves, and stream that video live to the internet. Unfortunately, people are
How Permanent Is Social Media?
If someone told you 20 years ago that the incoming President of the United States would primarily communicate to the public using 140 character text messages typed on his phone,
The Perils of Using Facebook and other Social Media Sites
Social media has become a part of everyday life, especially for younger people. But if you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit, let this be a warning. The opposing
The Latest Word from FSCO and Judges on Relevant Facebook Production Issues
Social networking has become a worldwide phenomenon. Rare is the client in 2012 who is not participating in Internet based social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. In a personal injury context the widespread use of Facebook can present a problem for both plaintiffs and plaintiff’s counsel.