Computer Forensics and Personal Computers in Business Cases

Sharon D. Nelson at Ride The Lightning responds and adds her comments regarding personal computers being brought into business cases.  She is responding to a very thorough discussion of Genworth Fin. Wealth Mgmt. v. McMullan (2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53145 (18-19) (D. Conn. June 1, 2010) at the Bow Tie Law's Blog, in an article titled "How to Get a Judge to Overcome the Guilt of Ordering the Forensic Examination of a Personal Computer." This is becoming more of a hot topic, as more workers I encounter are technologically connected to their workplace.  Both articles are must-reads and should be bookmarked for the archives.

It Is Necessary to Have Proper Legal Authority to Conduct a Forensic Examination of Cell Phones

DFI News has a three paragraph excerpt from Don L. Lewis' article, Examining Cellular Phones and Handheld Devices.  The excerpt and the full article present, amongst other more technical items, case law and discussion regarding the legal authority of searching and conducting a forensic examination of cell phones and handheld devices.  With the exception of the man whose car I jump-started this week, just about everyone else I know over the age of twelve carries at least one smartphone or wireless handheld device (such as an iPod, iPad, PDA, etc).  Chances are that whether you are prosecuting, defending, or involved in commercial litigation, it is important to make sure examination of these devices is handled properly.
Article Link:  It Is Necessary to Have Proper Legal Authority to Conduct a Forensic Examination of Cell Phones