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May 16, 2019
Emojis have become an important form of evidence in legal disputes. This is evident from the growing number of court cases over the past several years that have addressed issues relating to emojis. While some might scoff at the notion that a grinning, yellow-faced icon 😀 or a “thumbs up” 👍 might constitute admissible evidence, lawyers are increasingly confronting the reality that they need to know how to preserve, analyze, and present emojis as evidence in court.
May 13, 2019
Mobile messaging applications are front and center today. News about the proliferating use of these applications seems to dominate headlines around the globe. Whether spotlighting their utility in advancing business objectives or ruminating over indiscretions shared through text messages, there is no getting away from the reality that messaging applications—for better or for worse—are a significant part of daily life.
April 29, 2019
Text message preservation for civil litigation has never been more important. Court decisions emphasizing the importance of preserving relevant texts are seemingly issued on a weekly basis. However, beyond issuing a litigation hold, many lawyers have no idea how to undertake some of the most basic functions to ensure relevant text messages are preserved. The inability of counsel to advise clients how to keep relevant texts leaves parties vulnerable to data loss and court sanctions. This is an unfortunate result, though one that can be remedied if counsel are willing to become educated on some basic digital age functionality.
