Major Challenges in Using Social Media in Litigation – Part 2

Social media has the potential to complicate cases from the first meeting with a client all the way through the delivered ruling. With the increasing popularity of social media across multiple platforms and devices, social media discovery is more likely to play a major role in litigation these days than not. Yet, despite its prevalence,…

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Major Challenges in Using Social Media in Litigation – Part 1

Social media has the potential to complicate cases from the first meeting with a client all the way through the delivered ruling. With the increasing popularity of social media across multiple platforms and devices, social media discovery is more likely to play a major role in litigation these days than not. Yet, despite its prevalence,…

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The Ultimate List of eDiscovery Terms – Part 2

TERIS/USA – As promised here is Part 2 of The Ultimate List of eDiscovery Terms. It is a comprehensive guide to help define essential phrases and concepts. Information Governance: The process of managing digital information at an enterprise level while remaining cognizant of regulatory guidelines and e-discovery applications. Keyword: A specific word or phrase used…

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The Ultimate List of eDiscovery Terms – Part 1

TERIS/USA – Happy New Year! Learning how to navigate the e-discovery landscape can be a challenge, especially when so many of the common industry terms sound like a completely different language. Here is Part 1 of a comprehensive guide to help define essential phrases and concepts. Admissible: Evidence that is allowed in court during litigation…

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Failing to Investigate Facebook posts can be Risky to Attorneys

The popularity of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter makes them instrumental when it comes to eDiscovery. However, the sheer mass of data that can be collected from user profiles may cause attorneys to avoid investigating social media posts. Any evidence gathered must be relevant to the case in order for judges to allow…

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