Originally published in the August 23, 2012 issue of LitigationWorld: Social media users don't get paid, but they seem to enjoy working for free on their autobiographies one status update at a time, providing a treasure trove of evidence when litigation arises. In this issue of LitigationWorld, lawyer and ediscovery blogger Joshua Gilliland analyzes recent case law on the admissibility of social media, a form of electronically stored information. You'll learn how courts have ruled on issues of relevance, authentication, hearsay, prejudice, character evidence, and more. Also, don't miss the LitigationWorld Pick of the Week for Apple's closing argument, which should serve as an ediscovery wake up call to litigators.
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