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HOW TO Tell IF A Digital Forensics Expert IS Qualified

Digital evidence plays a pivotal role in everything from corporate investigations and criminal trials to trucking accidents and insurance fraud. Finding a qualified digital forensics expert has never been more important. But experts don't need a…

June 1, 2025 · Video

HOW TO Tell IF A Digital Forensics Expert IS Qualified
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How Smart Lawyers Make Dumb AI Mistakes—And How To Avoid Them

Forbes contributor Lars Daniel exposes the danger of AI hallucinations appearing in legal work product. Learn how these fabrications are leading to judicial sanctions and damaged reputations across prominent law firms.While AI adoption in legal…

February 26, 2025 · Video

How Smart Lawyers Make Dumb AI Mistakes—And How To Avoid Them
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Leading AI Expert's Testimony Contained Fake AI Citations

In a twist that perfectly encapsulates the risks of artificial intelligence in the courtroom, on Jan. 10th, a Stanford professor hired as an expert witness in a lawsuit about AI-generated deepfakes had his testimony thrown out after it was revealed…

January 31, 2025 · Video

Leading AI Expert's Testimony Contained Fake AI Citations
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Winter Fire Risk - Remember The Basics

Make sure to check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers. Whether these devices are present and functioning correctly can impact an insurance claim.

January 22, 2025 · Video

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Winter Fire Risks - Chimneys

Chimneys can pose a winter fire risk, especially if they are cracked or need maintenance or repair, including from creosote and soot buildup.

January 22, 2025 · Video

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Winter Fire Risks - Candles

Electrical HazardsThe demand for electricity surges during winter, leading to overloaded circuits. The increased use of extension cords and power strips for holiday displays, Christmas tree lights, or heaters, for example, are generally not sized…

January 22, 2025 · Video

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Winter Fire Risks - Heating Systems

Heating EquipmentDuring winter, the use of heating equipment significantly increases. This includes space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces. If not maintained properly, these can lead to fires. Adjusters should be aware that faulty equipment, lack of…

January 22, 2025 · Video

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Day 7 - Reconstructing User Activity Timelines With Link Files

▶️ Forensic Artifact Of The Week 🔗 LNK Files🔗 - 📆 Day 7 - Reconstructing User Activity Timelines💡 What are LNK Files? LNK files, also known as Windows shortcut files, are more than just links to documents or folders. They can hold critical…

November 3, 2024 · Video

Day 7 - Reconstructing User Activity Timelines With Link Files
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Day 6 - Proving Intent in Legal Cases with LNK Files

▶️ Forensic Artifact Of The Week 🔗 LNK Files🔗 - 📆 Day 6 - Proving Intent in Legal Cases💡 What are LNK Files? LNK files, also known as Windows shortcut files, are more than just links to documents or folders. They can hold critical evidence like…

November 2, 2024 · Video

Day 6 - Proving Intent in Legal Cases with LNK Files
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