Social Media

New Rules for Juror Internet Use in Florida Criminal Cases

The Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion last Thursday approving new standard jury instruction 1.001 (Introduction) which, according to the Comment, deals with jurors’ “communication with other and outside research.” If there is any question as to the serious nature of juror internet use — either tweeting/Facebooking about service or …

Trial

2012 Small Claims Court Clinic

Slightly off topic from Internet/legal issues, the Palm Beach Bar Association and the Palm Beach County Library, as part of the 2012 Law Week, hosted the 2012 Small Claims Court Clinic this week to assist the community by providing the in’s and out’s of court claims under $5000.  If you …

E-discovery

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 …