From geotags to hash tags, social media has become a primary method of communicating for individuals and businesses, presenting new opportunities as well as legal challenges. For many individuals, staying in touch with friends, family and colleagues involves myriad electronic communication tools, including text messaging and other messaging applications, Facebook, Skype, LinkedIn and email.
Along with the new opportunities come new legal challenges. And while social media users revel in the instant gratification that social media facilitates, far too many do not consider the trail of evidence that their messaging, blogging and posting leaves behind.
