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How to Spot Bias in Social Media Profiles: A Guide for Trial Teams
When you’re preparing for trial, a juror’s social media presence can offer more than just background data. It can help uncover patterns,...
Heather Hernadi
Aug 14, 20253 min read
How to Identify a Social Media Profile When You Don’t Know What the Subject Looks Like
In social media investigations, we often rely on profile photos to confirm whether a page belongs to the subject. But what if the profile...
Vicki Maran
Aug 12, 20252 min read
The Analyst’s Edge: Strengthening Jury Research with Intelligence Techniques
When people think about jury research, they often imagine demographic profiling, pre-trial surveys, or social media scans. But there’s an...
Heather Hernadi
Aug 5, 20252 min read
The Digital Tell: Using Behavioral Indicators to Understand Juror Mindsets
In Part I of The Future of Legal Strategy series, we explored how intelligence frameworks can shift jury research from a demographic...
Kim Ramsey
Jul 30, 20252 min read
How AI Is Transforming Social Media Research in the Legal Profession — And How Social Slooth Can Help
Social media has become a double-edged sword for the legal profession. On one hand, it's a goldmine of evidence and insights. On the...
Vicki Maran
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Why Human Connection Still Matters in Services - Even in an AI World
A new study reinforces the importance of people-first legal investigations. In an era where artificial intelligence can write briefs,...
Gina Brynildsen
Jul 1, 20252 min read
Seeing Isn’t Believing: AI, Deepfakes, and the Future of Digital Verification
How synthetic media is reshaping OSINT and raising the stakes in digital investigations A Real-World Case of AI-Generated Deception ...
Jamie Walker
Jun 17, 20253 min read
Top 5 Indicators of Useful Social Media Data: How to Separate Signal from Noise in Digital Investigations
In an age where nearly everyone leaves a trail of digital breadcrumbs, social media has become a powerful source of insight—if you know...
Heather Hernadi
Jun 10, 20253 min read
What Social Media Says - Even When You’re Not Supposed to Be Talking
As investigative reporters, we’re trained to observe the details others miss. As social media investigators, we know that silence...
Heather Hernadi
Jun 5, 20252 min read
Reading Between the Tweets: How Social Media Reflects Juror Behavior
A deep dive into juror research methodologies and the Social Slooth approach When it comes to understanding jurors, questionnaires and...
Heather Hernadi
Jun 3, 20253 min read
LinkedIn as a Legal Intelligence Tool: Beyond Networking
LinkedIn is often viewed as a digital resume board or a recruitment tool, but for legal professionals, its real power lies in...
Vicki Maran
May 29, 20252 min read
How Does Social Media Research Assist Legal Investigations?
Social media research plays a crucial role in legal investigations by providing valuable, real-time, and accessible information that can...
Vicki Maran
May 27, 20253 min read
ChatGPT Can Now Think With Images. Here’s Why That Matters For Your Investigations.
When I first started combining computer science with OSINT work, everything was text-based. If I wanted to analyze a bunch of user...
Noah Britt
May 14, 20255 min read
The Evolution of Digital Evidence: How Courts' Acceptance of Social Media Has Changed Legal Strategy
When social media first entered courtrooms in the early 2000s, judges approached digital evidence with extreme caution. Today, that same...
Jamie Walker
May 8, 20253 min read
The Digital Persona: A Window into Juror Psychology
Jury selection has come a long way from just asking a few standard questions in court. These days, people’s online lives—what they post,...
Heather Hernadi
May 6, 20253 min read
What Does a Social Media Investigation Cover?
In today's digital age, social media has become a vital part of both personal and professional life. It's a space where individuals share...
Vicki Maran
Mar 13, 20255 min read
Social Media Investigations of Influencers: Navigating the Digital Age of Scrutiny
In the age of social media, influencers have become more than just content creators—they are powerful figures shaping trends, opinions,...
Vicki Maran
Mar 7, 20254 min read
Knowledge Graphs – The Missing Piece in a Trial Team’s Arsenal
Any trial consultant or lawyer knows that every juror is different. We all have various experiences and interactions that shape our view...
Noah Britt
Feb 28, 20253 min read
The Evolution of Intelligence Analysis in the Digital Age
In a world driven by data, the field of intelligence analysis has undergone a transformative evolution. Modern investigators are no...
Heather Hernadi
Feb 24, 20251 min read
The Role of OSINT in Jury Selection: Leveraging Digital Footprints
In today's digital age, jurors leave behind extensive online footprints that can provide valuable insights into their biases,...
Heather Hernadi
Feb 21, 20252 min read
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