--- title: Resources | Federal Rules of Evidence description: Federal Rules of Evidence | Guides, articles, and videos on digital evidence, authentication, Federal Rules of Evidence, and more. --- # Page Vault Resources White papers, articles, and videos on legal-grade web captures [GUIDE](https://blog.page-vault.com/2025-social-media-guide) ## Social Media Collections Guide ## (2025 Edition) [Download Now](https://blog.page-vault.com/2025-social-media-guide) [× Clear filters](https://blog.page-vault.com/resources) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(6).png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/ipr-petition-rule-change-2025) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [IPR Just Got Stricter: What the New PTAB Rule Means—and Why Page Vault Already Has You Covered](https://blog.page-vault.com/ipr-petition-rule-change-2025) Last Updated November 2025 On July 31, 2025, the USPTO issued a three-page memo instructing the PTAB to stop waiving and start enforcing Rule 42.104(b)(4). For petitions filed after September 1, every claim limitation must be mapped to a pinpoint location in a printed publication or patent. Anything else—including AAPA—can no longer supply a missing element (though it can still explain motivation to combine). The Office says the bright-line approach aligns PTAB practice with the Federal Circuit’s recent [Shockwave](https://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-orders/23-1864.OPINION.7-14-2025_2543865.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com) decision and will cut down on remands. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/ipr-petition-rule-change-2025) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Deepfakes%20post.png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/canada-evidence-act) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Understanding the Canada Evidence Act for Social Media and Websites](https://blog.page-vault.com/canada-evidence-act) Last Updated April 2024 Canada, like many jurisdictions, has specific regulations governing the admissibility of ESI, commonly referred to as the "Best Evidence Rule." The Canada Evidence Act (CEA) sets forth guidelines that are critical for legal professionals when handling electronically stored evidence (ESE) from social media platforms and websites. This blog post delves into these guidelines and shares best practices for navigating the evidentiary landscape of digital content in Canada. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/canada-evidence-act) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(20).png) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/expert-witness-fre-changes) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Expert Witness Amendment to Federal Evidence Rule 702: What it means](https://blog.page-vault.com/expert-witness-fre-changes) Last Updated March 2024 Recent changes to [Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 702](https://www.rulesofevidence.org/fre/article-vii/rule-702/) are pivotal in determining the admissibility of expert testimony in federal courts. These amendments, which were approved by the U.S. Supreme Court and took effect on December 1, 2023, aim to clarify and refine the criteria for expert witness qualifications and their testimony's admissibility. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/expert-witness-fre-changes) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/PageVault-Blog%20thumbnail%20(10).jpg) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/the-importance-of-metadata-and-affidavits-for-admissible-digital-evidence) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [The Importance of Metadata and Affidavits for Admissible Digital Evidence](https://blog.page-vault.com/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. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/the-importance-of-metadata-and-affidavits-for-admissible-digital-evidence) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/PageVault-Blog%20thumbnail%20(8).jpg) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/admissibility-risks-of-submitting-simple-screenshots-as-evidence) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Admissibility Risks of Submitting Simple Screenshots as Evidence](https://blog.page-vault.com/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. ** [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/admissibility-risks-of-submitting-simple-screenshots-as-evidence) [![](https://blog.page-vault.com/hubfs/resources.jpg) ](https://blog.page-vault.com/why-its-important-to-preserve-the-chain-of-custody-for-digital-evidence) [Blog](https://blog.page-vault.com/tag/blog), ## [Why it's important to preserve the chain of custody for digital evidence](https://blog.page-vault.com/why-its-important-to-preserve-the-chain-of-custody-for-digital-evidence) Last Updated March 2024 Chain of custody is the record of preservation of evidence from collection to presentation in court. The goal of properly maintaining and documenting chain of custody is to show that the evidence presented to the court is the same as what was originally collected, and that the evidence was preserved without tampering or alteration. Web content is easily changed or deleted, and web evidence is difficult to subpoena. When evidence appears on the web, an accurate record of that evidence at that point in time should be made. [See more](https://blog.page-vault.com/why-its-important-to-preserve-the-chain-of-custody-for-digital-evidence) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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