Co-presented by Brett Burney and Patrick Schweihs, Esq., this presentation discusses both ineffectual and successful preservation practices. Presented with real-life stories from attorneys and survey data collected in the spring of 2017, this webinar gives a clear snapshot of the current state of web content collection.
Last Updated March 2024
Co-presented by Brett Burney and Patrick Schweihs, Esq., this presentation discusses both ineffectual and successful preservation practices. Presented with real-life stories from attorneys and survey data collected in the spring of 2017, this webinar gives a clear snapshot of the current state of web content collection.
This informative webinar, co-presented by Brett Burney and Patrick Schweihs, Esq., delves into the complexities and nuances of preserving web content in legal contexts. Through a combination of real-life anecdotes shared by attorneys and insightful survey data collected in the spring of 2017, the presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the current practices, both effective and ineffective, in web content collection and preservation.
Admissible Web Content: The webinar begins with a crucial discussion on what constitutes admissible web content in legal proceedings. It highlights the criteria that content must meet to be considered credible and lawful for submission in court. This section is vital for legal professionals to understand the boundaries and standards of digital evidence.
Ways Legal Professionals Miss Discoverable Evidence: A significant portion of the presentation is dedicated to uncovering common pitfalls and oversights by legal professionals that lead to the loss of valuable digital evidence. This segment aims to educate attendees on the importance of a meticulous approach to digital discovery and the potential consequences of missing critical web-based information.
Technical Challenges with Modern Web Capture: The speakers address the technical obstacles faced by legal practitioners in capturing and preserving web content. With the ever-evolving nature of the internet and digital platforms, this section sheds light on the complexities of ensuring that captured content remains intact, authentic, and unaltered for legal scrutiny.
Timeliness of Capturing Web Content: Emphasizing the importance of timing, the webinar discusses the challenges and strategies related to capturing web content promptly. This segment explores how the dynamic and transient nature of the web can impact the relevance and admissibility of digital evidence, underscoring the need for swift and strategic action.
Competency of Social Media Platforms: The presentation examines the role of social media platforms in the context of legal evidence collection. It assesses the capabilities and limitations of various platforms in preserving content that could be pertinent to legal cases, offering insights into navigating these digital environments effectively.
Ethics of Social Media Preservation: Lastly, the webinar tackles the ethical considerations surrounding the preservation of social media content for legal purposes. It discusses the balance between privacy rights and the necessity of collecting digital evidence, providing guidance on ethical practices that respect both legal obligations and individual privacy.