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Influencers in Court: When Online Personalities Become Key Evidence

Last Updated May 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 March 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.

Facebook’s Live Video Policy Update: What Legal Professionals Need to Know

Last Updated March 2025

An upcoming change to Facebook’s policies may present challenges in preserving Facebook content for legal proceedings.

Social Media Collections Guide: Youtube

Last Updated January 2025

When tasked with gathering all the information from a party's YouTube profile, where should you begin?

The US TikTok Ban: Urgency of Capturing Data Before January 19, 2025

Last Updated March 2025

The countdown is on: as the U.S. government moves toward finalizing a nationwide ban on TikTok, legal professionals must act swiftly to preserve valuable digital evidence before the platform is blocked for good. With the official deadline of January 19, 2025, fast approaching, now is the critical time for eDiscovery experts, attorneys, and investigators to archive TikTok data. Once the ban is enforced, the opportunity to capture evidence from TikTok will likely disappear overnight, and the impact on ongoing litigation could be profound.

Social Media Collections Guide: X

Last Updated January 2025

When tasked with gathering all the information from a party's X profile, where should you begin?