One simple post caused an uproar for Brookfield Zoo guests recently. The following picture was posted by a Brookfield Zoo employee, apparently while at work and in front of a concession stand of sorts. To further indicate she was in fact at her place of employment when this picture was posted, she tagged her location […]
Why Social Media Makes a Difference in Jury Selection
The jury selection process is an art in some ways. There is limited time to get a full perception of potential jurors – who will serve as the “best” juror for the trial and who may be a detriment to your case. An article I came across from the Orange County Litigation News publication talks […]
It’s Not “Just” Social Media
In reading about yet another use for social media research, I came across a statement that a college student said in reaction to learning that more and more colleges are looking at applicants’ social media content during the application process. He said: “It’s social media — it should be used between people who are […]
Insurance Fraud Caught With Social Media
Insurance companies are realizing the power of social media, especially when content that is damaging to their case is posted online. Consider the following situation…..someone takes an insurance policy in the amount of two million dollars on their million dollar car. Suddenly the car is involved in an accident, and the owner files a claim. […]
Social Media For Jury Selection
During the jury selection process, there’s not a lot of time to determine which potential jurors would be best for your upcoming trial. Some states allow firms to receive a list of potential jurors prior to voir dire – wphen this happens, using social media research can truly prepare lawyers for the process and give […]