Making Sense of Cell Phone Data in Litigation: Technology, Law and Strategy

Making Sense of Cell Phone Data in Litigation: Technology, Law and Strategy

Cell phones and digital devices have become some of the most powerful sources of evidence in modern litigation — but understanding what that data can and cannot prove is critical. From call detail records and cell site location information to app data, cloud records, and vehicle technology, attorneys must be prepared to evaluate, challenge, and effectively present digital evidence.

This program will provide litigators with a practical overview of how cellular evidence is generated, interpreted, and used in legal proceedings. Through real-world case examples and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to identify common misconceptions, recognize the limitations of digital evidence, and address issues involving reliability, admissibility, discovery, expert testimony, and cross-examination.

 Topics to be covered include:

• Types of mobile and digital evidence used in litigation, including carrier records, handset extractions, cloud-based data, and vehicle systems
• How cellular networks operate and what cell tower data can — and cannot — reveal about a device’s location
• Common mistakes and misconceptions involving cell phone evidence analysis
• Strategies for obtaining and preserving digital evidence through discovery and legal process
• Evaluating the reliability of digital evidence under evidentiary standards, including Daubert considerations
• Establishing authentication, foundation, and relevance for admissibility at trial
• Practical tips for questioning digital evidence experts and challenging or presenting cell phone evidence in court

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to critically analyze digital evidence and incorporate effective strategies when handling cases involving cell phone and technology-based information.

Speaker

Kevin R. Horan, Esq.

Precision Cellular Analysis

This program is sponsored by the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section and the Trial Lawyers Section