In this whopping 110-page paper, the author points out that users of social networking sites are tripping over themselves to share their personal details online. He argues that this phenomenon requires that the practice of law adapt and recognize that: social networking sites are a gold mine of information and even evidence for litigation counsel; clients must be advised to protect themselves; and the same ethical principles apply whether one works in hard copy or in e-space. Complete with citations, this is a fascinating read.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2015 Social Media in the Courts program.