Tag: White Collar Crime

Here is how defense attorneys can play offense in the Court of Public Opinion

Bottom line: A preemptive strike is one of the few ways defense attorneys can turn the tables on plaintiffs attorneys and prosecutors in high-profile legal disputes. Defense attorneys are typically at a disadvantage in the Court of Public Opinion because they’re always playing defense. But what if there was a way for defense attorneys and… Read More Here is how defense attorneys can play offense in the Court of Public Opinion

copostrategies

Pennsylvania federal court rules that federal government can be sued for media leaks made by its…

Bottom line: Criminal defense attorneys must be ready for damaging leaks by government officials about their clients, and must respond aggressively to limit the resulting damage. Image credit: Clem Murray (Philadelphia Inquirer) A Pennsylvania federal court judge recently ruled that Chaka “Chip” Fattah, Jr., a now-convicted white-collar criminal and son of former United States Congressman… Read More Pennsylvania federal court rules that federal government can be sued for media leaks made by its…

copostrategiesLeave a comment

Federal indictment of Philadelphia District Attorney is a reminder that prosecutors are savvy about…

Bottom line: Criminal defense attorneys must execute both legal strategies and communication strategies for high-profile clients. Image credit: City of Philadelphia On March 21, The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey filed an indictment by a federal grand jury charging Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams with 23 criminal counts ranging from… Read More Federal indictment of Philadelphia District Attorney is a reminder that prosecutors are savvy about…

copostrategiesLeave a comment