Discovery of Facebook Content in Florida Cases

At least two Florida courts have issued orders permitting the discovery of Facebook content in civil actions (one is here).  This has been the subject of orders, appeals, and articles around the country.

But how exactly do you pursue social media discovery (or, conversely, protect your client from it?).

“Discovery of Facebook Content in Florida Cases”  is the first article with specific examples and explanations.  It also may be enlightening for counsel who are not involved in litigation.

The article appears in the Trial Advocate Quarterly Spring 2012 edition, published by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association.  Authors are Christopher Hopkins and Tracy Segal.

E-discovery
Privacy Guide for Your Apple iOS 15 Devices

Take 5 minutes to run through the settings on your iOS 15 (iPhone and iPad) security settings to ensure you are not leaking data. This article, originally published in the Palm Beach Bar Association Bulletin, explains the steps in a single page article so you can protect your devices and …

E-discovery
ESI, e-Discovery & Other Tech Issues for Mediators (Florida Dispute Resolution Center Conference 2021)

Thank you to the Florida Dispute Resolution Center for inviting me to speak at the 29th Annual Conference this year. This session focused on: Venmo & recent Florida Bar ethics opinion Defining ESI terms Rules of eDiscovery Steps of eDiscovery (preservation letter, litigation hold, duties, spoliation) 4 recent 2021 eDiscovery …

Defamation
What is the Proper Venue for an Alleged Defamatory Facebook Post in Florida? (James Lowery III v. Shane McBee)

A Martin County resident alleged posted a defamatory Facebook post which was read by a third party in neighboring Palm Beach County. Where is the proper venue? According to James Cullen Lowery, III v. Shane McBee, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal held that “there was no“injury” to Plaintiff until …