Social media enables people to express their feelings, thoughts and opinions, keep in touch with others, share information, and be entertained.
There are numerous social media sites, and some of the most popular include: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest.
|Facebook most popular
In fact, studies performed by the Pew Research Center showed that in 2016, Facebook was America's most popular platform. Specifically, the study revealed that 79% of internet users (68% of all U.S. adults) used Facebook, and that older adults were joining in record numbers when compared to previous years.
But what are the effects of social media on landscapes such as the legal environment? As we progress into a more "tech-savvy" age, it is imperative that attorneys and their clients understand the role social media now plays in the discovery process.
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