The document discusses various issues around the use of social media and technology in the courtroom, including: 1) Debates around allowing photography, audio/video recording, and broadcasting of courtroom proceedings, with exceptions allowed for things like note-taking, educational purposes, or with consent. 2) Rules around lawyers and judges upholding standards of professional conduct and encouraging public respect for the justice system through their social media use and comments. 3) Considerations around how much weight should be given to social media posts and photos as evidence, and whether context needs to be taken into account. Experts may sometimes be called to explain social media use and behavior.

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