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By Roy A. Mura, Esq. |
February 14, 2012
Although the technologies, demographics and laws concerning social media continue to change and develop, the use and usefulness of social media content in evaluating insurance claims are here to stay.
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By Kevin M. Blake, Esq. |
January 27, 2012
In Pennsylvania an unofficial litmus test is emerging, requiring counsel to have at least an indication that content on a social networking site will contradict a litigant's testimony or claims, before the court will grant access to "private" information on such sites.
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By James Ruotolo |
January 27, 2012
Given the swell in user-generated content housed on social media sites, it is no surprise that insurance claims adjusters and fraud investigators turn to these sites when conducting investigations. Navigating the social media landscape, however, can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.
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By MICHAEL HAMILTON AND ELIZABETH DILL |
October 6, 2011
Social networking Internet sites present their users with a vast array of personal and business opportunities, but these opportunities are accompanied by new risks.
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By Charles Hunter Mcree |
August 29, 2011
If a claimant or plaintiff is foolish enough to leave his or her social media privacy settings such that they allow virtually anyone to view personal posts, then this becomes a legitimate area ripe for claims investigation and legal discovery.
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By William F. Stinson |
June 3, 2011
In the current austere economic climate, there is valid concern among government entities that reduced budgets will hamper their ability to fund the appropriate risk-control tactics and polices around hiring and screening seasonal employees and volunteers. Just one instance of sexual abuse or molestation can generate great economic costs to...
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By Joni F. Mason |
March 25, 2011
The use of social-media sites has surged at a record-breaking pace over the past few years, and they are now used by employees and employers in almost every workplace—a development that has opened new vehicles for harassment, discrimination and employment-related defamation.
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By Wayne Partenheimer |
February 2, 2011
Millions use social media sites for networking, but these sites are also gaining prevalence as vital tools in investigations—that is, if they are used correctly.
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February 2, 2011
Increasingly claims professionals and attorneys (among others) are turning to social media to conduct research for their investigations.
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By Wayne Partenheimer |
February 2, 2011
The explosion of online “social media” can make valuable information readily available from your desk—that is, if you know where and how to look for it.
