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Writings On The Wall: The Need For An Authorship-Centric Approach To The Authentication Of Social-Networking Evidence, Ira P. Robbins Jan 2011

Writings On The Wall: The Need For An Authorship-Centric Approach To The Authentication Of Social-Networking Evidence, Ira P. Robbins

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People are stupid when it comes to their online postings. The recent spate of social-networking websites has shown that people place shocking amounts of personal information online. Unlike more traditional modes of communication, the unique nature of these websites allows users to hide behind a veil of anonymity. But while social-networking sites may carry significant social benefits, they also leave users—and their personal information—vulnerable to hacking and other forms of abuse. This vulnerability is playing out in courtrooms across the country and will only increase as social-networking use continues to proliferate. This Article addresses the evidentiary hurdle of authenticating social-networking …


A Punishing Court Docket, Stephen Wermiel Jan 2011

A Punishing Court Docket, Stephen Wermiel

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Section 1983 & The Age Of Innocence: The Supreme Court Carves A Procedural Loophole For Post-Conviction Dna Testing In Skinner V. Switzer, Gabriel A. Carrera Jan 2011

Section 1983 & The Age Of Innocence: The Supreme Court Carves A Procedural Loophole For Post-Conviction Dna Testing In Skinner V. Switzer, Gabriel A. Carrera

American University Law Review

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