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Digital Spoliation Is No Longer Hypothetical: Lessons from Recent Sanctions Over Missing Web Content

Last Updated June 2025

Attorneys understand the duty to preserve evidence under common law and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. But in today’s digital environment, dynamic web content — websites, social media, ephemeral communications — presents an especially volatile category of electronically stored information (ESI). A Terms of Service page can change without notice. A tweet can disappear overnight. If these losses occur after the duty to preserve arises, courts are no longer hesitant to impose significant sanctions (see Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(e)).

Social Media Collections Guide (2025 Edition)

Last Updated June 2025

New for 2025: Your Essential Guide to Social Media Collection for Legal Matters

The Minefield of Deleted Posts: When You Don’t Capture It Before It’s Gone

Last Updated June 2025

Online content disappears faster than most realize. A tweet is removed. A website is quietly edited. A post vanishes without notice. If that content becomes relevant to litigation, compliance, or an internal investigation, the opportunity to preserve it may already be lost. Historically, tools like Google’s cache or the Wayback Machine offered a second chance. But that safety net? It’s not holding up anymore.

Influencers in Court: When Online Personalities Become Key Evidence

Last Updated June 2025

As social media continues to shape how we communicate and consume information, social media influencers hold substantial sway over public opinion and consumer behavior. But with that influence comes a growing wave of legal scrutiny. More and more, influencers are finding themselves at the center of legal disputes, where their online content—and the personas they’ve crafted—play a key role in court. This article examines several high-profile cases involving influencers, exploring the legal challenges around authenticity, the admissibility of digital content, and what these developments mean for the future of influencer marketing. 

The Fight Against Online Dupes and Counterfeits: Strategic Insights for Legal Professionals

Last Updated June 2025

Counterfeit goods and dupes represent an ever evolving and significant challenge for legal professionals tasked with intellectual property enforcement and brand protection. Counterfeits, which are unauthorized replicas often involving direct misuse of logos and trademarks, aim to deceive consumers while eroding brand trust and market value. Dupes, on the other hand, mimic the style, design, and functionality of premium products without directly copying protected elements, making them harder to litigate against and posing unique challenges in the IP landscape.

The consequences of counterfeit and dupe proliferation extend beyond economic losses for brands—they can also diminish consumer trust, lead to safety concerns, and weaken market integrity. As online marketplaces and social media platforms continue to evolve, so too must the strategies for monitoring and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Introducing Scheduled Captures: Automating Web Evidence Collection for Legal Professionals

Last Updated June 2025