Obtaining and Using Social Media Evidence: Practical Tools for Admissibility, Preservation, AI Challenges, and Expert Collaboration

Session I – Assessing the Admissibility of Social Media Evidence – Collin Miller Social media content is increasingly central to modern litigation, but getting it admitted into evidence requires careful navigation of the rules. This session will break down the key evidentiary principles that govern social media, including authentication requirements to establish authorship, the best evidence rule for presenting original posts, hearsay concerns and applicable exceptions, and the limitations imposed by character evidence rules. This session will provide practical insights and strategies for effectively leveraging social media in the courtroom while staying within the bounds of admissibility. Key Topics Authentication…