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When a corporate crisis hits, attorneys often bring in investigators and PR consultants to uncover facts and manage reputational risk. But without the right structure, those critical communications may not be protected by...more
Just as some clients think that copying a lawyer cinches privilege protection, even sophisticated clients relying on well-known law firms might erroneously believe that having those law firms hire a public relations...more
Part 1 of this article provided a state-of-the-law overview for when companies, facing high-profile legal challenges, hire public relations firms to work with the company’s lawyers on messaging. This overview noted that...more
So you were just retained on what could become a high-profile case. The stakes are high, and it’s unclear how this will play in the media. The issue may arise based on the parties to the case, the nature of the claims, or...more
It is not uncommon in this day of social media influence for an attorney to seek out the assistance of a public relations consultant to play a role in connection with a high profile lawsuit. Such media experts can help assess...more
Two recent cases in state appellate court show the risks of sharing privileged communications with public relations consultants. But they also provide practical guidance on how to protect the confidentiality of...more
A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal in Behunin v. Superior Court, 9 Cal. App. 5th 833 (2017), is a reminder that a party’s communications with an attorney and a third party consultant must be reasonably...more