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  • The Reliability and Rationale of FRE 902(14)

    By Christina Little The Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) outlines the types of self-authenticating evidence in Rule 902[1]. In particular, FRE 902(14) describes the two-step procedure for certified data copied from an electronic device, storage medium, or file[2]. To be self-authenticating, the first requirement is that the data must be offered with a certification by… Read More »The Reliability and Rationale of FRE 902(14)

  • Police by Drone: Can it Even Be Stopped?

    By Yechiel Lefkowitz Police departments throughout the country are relying on drones more than ever before.[1] Law enforcement agencies across the country have found tremendous value in surveillance drones.[2] Recently, much media and watchdog attention has been given to the pitfalls of possible government overreach with such programs.[3] There are several legal issues with drone… Read More »Police by Drone: Can it Even Be Stopped?

  • How Much Should Social Media Companies Monitor Content, Really?

    By Madeline Kopp The tension between the limitation of off-putting content and the guaranteed First Amendment right of free speech isn’t new. This has been a continuous battle in the digital age. Of course, much of this tension is expanded by the still growing use of social media, by more people, on more platforms, in… Read More »How Much Should Social Media Companies Monitor Content, Really?