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Authentication of Surveillance Video by Lay Witness Under Silent Witness Doctrine

E-Discovery LLC

He testified that the footage could not be altered or manipulated, yet he had no direct knowledge of the specific footages chain of custody or original download process. 640 (2022) (a simple one camera system was authenticated based on lay witnesss perception of reliability, and knowledge of the chain of custody).

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AI in Pharmaceuticals: From Discovery to Market

Complex Discovery

Maintaining a clear chain of custody for AI-involved processes becomes crucial. The “black box” nature of some AI systems poses challenges for explaining AI decision-making processes in legal contexts, particularly in patent disputes or regulatory investigations.

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Precision Strikes and POW Captures: Ukraine Disrupts Russian and North Korean Operations

Complex Discovery

Preservation of Digital Evidence: As battlefield activities generate new forms of digital evidence, professionals must address chain-of-custody challenges to maintain accountability for potential war crimes investigations.

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Social Media Evidence: What You Need To Know

Evidence at Trial

What about a chain of custody? The defendant has offered testimony that makes the photograph relevant. Is it now admissible? What about authenticating the photograph itself? Doesn't the defendant need the photographer? Is an expert witness required to show that the camera that took the photograph was in good operating condition?

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Would-Be Trump Assassin Charged With Possessing a Gun With a Wiped-Out Serial Number. Is That Charge Constitutional?

Practice of Law

Generally, removing a serial number is an attempt to hide the gun's chain of custody or use in a criminal matter. In fact, the opposite is true: why would a gun owner who uses a gun for self-defense (a lawful purpose) need to erase the serial number? Nine judges joined the majority opinion.