The defamation trap attorneys walk into when they engage the media—without even realizing it

Bottom line: Attorneys should think twice about sending certain court documents directly to reporters. There is a defamation trap that attorneys fall into on a frequent basis without knowing it. I’m talking about attorneys sending copies of complaints that they’ve filed and signed to reporters. It’s a common practice. Attorneys often do this when they… Read More The defamation trap attorneys walk into when they engage the media—without even realizing it

Will having relationships with reporters lead to media coverage of you and your organization?

Bottom line: Relationships with reporters are helpful but they are not the driving force behind landing media coverage. Public relations firms like to use their “relationships” with reporters as a marketing tool to convince attorneys and their law firms that those PR firms will use their relationships to get publicity for those attorneys and firms… Read More Will having relationships with reporters lead to media coverage of you and your organization?