The following link has a great link to a pdf document that summarizes common issues with the computer forensic profession.
It was written by CRAIG BALL a trial lawyer, technologist and Computer Forensic Examiner.
I haven't read the entire document but on a cursory overview it looks to be very informative.
Enjoy.
Thanks a lot
Good Read, recommended from my corner. My reason being is that I see in the future a majority of business coming from the law division as opposed to the corporate aspect of society. This will help you stand out to lawyers, or if they're uneducated, give the the .pdf and wish them luck.
Another note…
I really like the term "Tool Tyke"… it really makes me laugh.
Passage from the file…
"Beware of the Tool Tyke
Poorly-trained experts rely on software tools without understanding how they work. They’re Tool Tykes. Of course, all of us trust technologies we don't fully understand, but an expert should be able to explain how a tool performs its magic, not offer it up as a black box oracle.
Tool Tykes dodge attacks on their lack of fundamental skills by responding, “The tool is not on trial,” or citing how frequently the testimony of other witnesses using the same tool has been accepted as evidence in other courts. The use of proven tools and software is
essential, but even a rock-solid tool in unskilled hands is unreliable. Forensic software suites are principally designed to automate repetitive tasks that would otherwise be performed manually. Your expert should understand those underlying operations, not just know the
keystroke required to initiate them"