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The Importance of Metadata and Affidavits for Admissible Digital Evidence

Last Updated March 2024

For digital content—such as websites, social media profiles, and YouTube videos—to be admitted as evidence at the summary judgment or trial stage, the process of collecting the evidence must be well documented. This involves recording and reporting all pertinent information, known as metadata, including the exact date and time of capture and the browser used.

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Capture Online Evidence Before It's Gone

Last Updated March 2024

As legal teams address the myriad aspects of a case, it can be easy to overlook the importance of securely capturing and preserving digital content, such as websites, social media sites, and online videos. After all, the evidence is publicly available, and even if it gets removed, there are tools such as the Internet Archive (also known as the Wayback Machine) that can demonstrate what a site looked like in the past – right?

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Admissibility Risks of Submitting Simple Screenshots as Evidence

Last Updated March 2024

When digital content—such as websites and social media sites—might be introduced as evidence in a case, legal counsel must ensure that the evidence is properly collected and authenticated under the relevant rules of evidence. Taking simple screenshots without authentication can result in the evidence being ruled inadmissible, putting the entire case at risk.

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[2023] Facebook Post Comments Are Now a Pop-Out

Last Updated March 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying updated with the latest features and changes is crucial for users and businesses alike. Facebook, one of the largest social media platforms, continues to innovate and improve the user experience on its platform. In February 2023, Facebook introduced a new way to view comments and replies on posts, significantly changing how interactions appear on a user's timeline. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of this new feature, explore how it impacts user experience, and guide Page Vault subscribers on how to adapt to this change.