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Social media posts can be helpful in litigation
The use of social media has become so commonplace that some commentators have suggested that it might be malpractice in some cases if an attorney fails to scour pertinent online […]
Judicial tips to simplify eDiscovery
Screens are everywhere. Whether you are enjoying this article in hard copy or online, you are likely surrounded by screens on phones, tablets, wearable devices, computers, TVs/displays, thermostats, kiosks, etc. […]
Social Media Law: NY high court to rule on Facebook and warrants
Can Facebook and similar entities protect user data from sweeping government searches? On Tuesday, the New York Court of Appeals hears oral argument on this issue in the case of […]
Social Media Law: Exploring social media’s role in notable litigation, Part Two
Editor’s note: Scott Malouf and Gary Craig explain social media‘s role in notable litigation in part 2 of a 2-part series Social Media Law’s latest installment is the second part […]
Social Media Law: ABA Techshow 2015: Tech tools to be less busy
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life” – Socrates Most attorneys want to use the latest technology, but never do. The benefits of new technology may be unclear or new […]
Social Media Law: LegalTech New York 2015 and Jon Favreau
The future of lawyering? LegalTech New York is a trade show presenting technology for attorneys, law firms and law departments.[i] The show also offers extensive legal education. This year, the […]
Social Media Law: A Good Second Impression: Legal Ethics and Making Public Social Media Private
A number of recent ethics opinions discuss whether a litigant may change the privacy settings on a social media account to make previously-public social media information private.[i] The most recent […]
Social Media Law: Coffins don’t have Wi-Fi: your digital assets in death
Online accounts are convenient. Want to look at your email at the summit of Whiteface Mountain? If you have a few bars, you’re in business. Yet, your digital convenience is […]
Social Media Law: Uniform Act provides fiduciaries access to digital records
It is trite to observe we live and work digitally. Everything from case-winning insights, financial records, agreements and contact information, to family photos and letters is, or becomes, digital, much […]
Social Media Law: LegalTech 2014: New tech and a prediction
LegalTech is a trade show for attorneys, law firms and law departments. Aptly named, the event showcases new or improved technology for use in legal practice. Herein, I’ll discuss some […]
Social Media Law: Social media in litigation; its benefits for attorneys
Today’s Social Media Law is the final installment of my interview with Ryan Garcia, Dell’s in-house attorney for social media. This segment focuses on the role of social media in […]
Social Media Law: Part 3: Social media and employees and students
Social Media Law’s latest installment is part three of my interview with Ryan Garcia, Dell’s in-house attorney for social media. This segment focuses on recently-passed laws regulating requests for social […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Sandoval ruling: People v. Grefer
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. Gray
- Second Circuit – Wire fraud: U.S. v. Bankman-Fried
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
Law News
- Court of Appeals orders new trial in child porn case
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
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