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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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Best practices to capture web content for legal use

Last Updated March 2024

Whether collecting web content for due diligence or as evidence for use in court, the 6 best practices outlined in this report will help strengthen the security, admissibility, authenticity and efficiency of capturing social media, websites, videos, photos and more.

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Web Content Collection Rules for Legal Uses

Last Updated March 2024

Although the rise of social media networks and new computer advancements are revolutionizing the way web content information such as webpages, images or videos, is stored and collected, lawyers have been slow to adapt.

The rules and trends described in this guide will not only help attorneys, their firms, and their clients, stay ahead of the curve while not putting their law licenses at risk.

Highlights include:

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Catching Counterfeiters using Google Search Tips

Last Updated March 2024

In the realm of legal practice, especially when dealing with cases related to intellectual property infringement, such as counterfeiting, the ability to effectively gather and analyze online evidence is paramount. With the vast expanse of the internet playing host to countless instances of potentially infringing material, legal professionals must be adept at utilizing all available resources to build a compelling case. This guide aims to deepen your understanding of how to harness Google's suite of search tools and other resources for the meticulous task of collecting online evidence of counterfeiting.

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Social Media as Evidence

Last Updated March 2024

According to Nielson’s Q1 2019 Audience Report, the average internet user spends 2 hours and 23 minutes on social media every day. If you work in copyright, trademark and patent infringement, personal injury, employment, or family law, you’re likely already aware of the incredible volume of content that people freely share online. So what do you do if you need to preserve this content for a case?

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Your Intellectual Property Rights: Enforcment with Web Evidence

Last Updated February 2024

As shoppers are increasingly gravitating online to scout out brands, products and services on marketplaces and social media, competitors and cybercriminals are increasingly taking advantage of opportunities to illegally profit from or tarnish other brands’ reputations online. Sales of knock-off products can result in lost profits and damaged reputations, and even though many online marketplaces and websites have procedures in place to take down infringing content and pages, these often involve mediation or delisting procedures that lead to underwhelming or unhelpful results.

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