Publication of secret diplomatic cables through Wikileaks shocked governments and provided a sudden wake-up call to all who thought they were safe from the new power of social media. Consequences went well beyond mere embarrassment; they helped spark the first 'Arab spring' uprising in Tunisia,...

The digital age is upon us, and the explosion of electronically stored information on computers, gadgets that go by all sorts of odd names (cell phones, PDAs, smartphones), and social networking sites, can often constitute a treasure trove for plaintiffs and defendants alike. This article...