Attorneys always conduct discovery of the opposing party’s social media, and look for any evidence that could dispel their legal claims or defenses. Social media is quickly becoming a very powerful evidentiary tool in litigation and is considered a primary source of evidence. Unfortunately, nothing we say online is private, and seemingly innocuous posts could carry serious consequences. Whether on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, it has become a norm to share the most intimate details of our private lives on social media. In the age of smartphones and the internet, we can now communicate instantly with friends and family, and interact with complete strangers online.
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives and has forever changed the way we communicate.
